Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Wikimedia Awareness In City College Of Health Sciences And Technology Zaria (ID: 22280351)
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Applicant Details[edit]
- Main Wikimedia username. (required)
Bhaffa
- Organization
N/A
- If you are a group or organization leader, board member, president, executive director, or staff member at any Wikimedia group, affiliate, or Wikimedia Foundation, you are required to self-identify and present all roles. (required)
N/A
- Describe all relevant roles with the name of the group or organization and description of the role. (required)
Main Proposal[edit]
- 1. Please state the title of your proposal. This will also be the Meta-Wiki page title.
Wikimedia Awareness In City College Of Health Sciences And Technology Zaria
- 2. and 3. Proposed start and end dates for the proposal.
2023-11-01 - 2023-11-17
- 4. Where will this proposal be implemented? (required)
Nigeria
- 5. Are your activities part of a Wikimedia movement campaign, project, or event? If so, please select the relevant project or campaign. (required)
Other (please specify) Wikimedia Awareness, and Community Development
- 6. What is the change you are trying to bring? What are the main challenges or problems you are trying to solve? Describe this change or challenges, as well as main approaches to achieve it. (required)
Recent findings have shown that a significant number of those working in academic institutions are reluctant to accept Wikimedia references when guiding student research projects or grading their papers. Their scepticism stems from the idea that Wikimedia is a public platform where anyone can add content without careful review, making its sources suspect. Furthermore, many students are still ignorant of the priceless potential that learning how to edit Wikimedia articles presents for enhancing their digital literacy, developing their research skills, sharpening their critical thinking, and discovering new knowledge outside of the realm of traditional academic activities.
To address these concerns and realise Wikimedia's enormous potential, I propose an instructive and empowering effort aiming at sensitising and teaching the academic community of City College of Health Sciences and Technology Zaria. This project will provide them with the necessary knowledge to properly use Wikimedia's huge archive of articles for their research work, allowing them to produce valid citations to these articles. Furthermore, this project will teach students and staffs how to navigate Wikimedia and other related platforms, making it easier for them to search, access, retrieve, understand, and monitor information.
The following programme goals will be attained and maintained as a result of my active participation in the college:
- 1. Introduce and raise awareness among City College of Health Sciences and Technology's esteemed staff and students about the numerous benefits of using Wikimedia and its sister projects, such as Wikipedia, Wikibooks, and Wikidata, as invaluable tools for teaching, learning, and research. They will have unrivalled access to a variety of information by embracing these platforms, while also learning to assess and produce new knowledge.
- 2. Encourage a paradigm shift in the academic community, replacing scepticism about Wikimedia sources with a willingness to allow students to credit Wikipedia sources. This shift in viewpoint would broaden their views and help students to tap into the vast knowledge available on Wikimedia while appropriately crediting it in their academic endeavours.
- 3. Provide extensive training sessions to both staff and students, preparing them to edit Wikimedia articles and add credible sources. We empower people to actively participate in the creation and dissemination of reliable and correct information by allowing them to contribute to this recognised platform.
- 4. Encourage motivated individuals in the academic community to actively connect with Wikimedia and contribute to its growth by facilitating the recruitment of 25 new editors. This project will increase the pool of competent contributors, enriching the platform with varied viewpoints and promoting a collaborative and continuous improvement culture.
- 7. What are the planned activities? (required) Please provide a list of main activities. You can also add a link to the public page for your project where details about your project can be found. Alternatively, you can upload a timeline document. When the activities include partnerships, include details about your partners and planned partnerships.
1. A comprehensive two-day training programme will be conducted for staff and students to provide them with the knowledge required to create Wikimedia accounts, effectively search for articles requiring citations, and learn various editing techniques to improve Wikipedia articles.
- 2. In combination with the in-house training, a one-day awareness workshop will be held at the school, with both staff and students invited to attend. This event will serve to educate the broader academic community about the project and its goals.
- 3. The first day of training will emphasise the necessity of learning Wikimedia editing skills and the numerous benefits they provide, such as improved digital literacy, research capacities, critical thinking, and so on. This session will focus on students and staffs of City College of Health Sciences and Technology, Zaria.
- 4. The second day of the training will be dedicated to the staff and students of the School Of Environmental Health Sciences. It will emphasize the significance of possessing Wikipedia editing knowledge, highlighting its potential to improve digital literacy, research skills, critical thinking, and other relevant competencies.
- 5. Following the two-day in-person training, there will be a two-day online training programme. This online component will ensure that participants continue to have access to excellent resources and can advance their Wikimedia editing skills at their own pace.
- 6. The next day, a three-hour edit-a-thon will be held, allowing participants to put their newly acquired expertise to use. Participants who display remarkable participation and effort will be recognised and awarded during this interactive session, which will provide an opportunity for practical application. Certificates will also be given to all participants to recognise their active participation in the initiative.
- 8. Describe your team. Please provide their roles, Wikimedia Usernames and other details. (required) Include more details of the team, including their roles, usernames, Wikimedia group, and whether they are salaried, volunteers, consultants/contractors, etc. Team members involved in the grant application need to be aware of their involvement in the project.
Bhaffa is a seasoned and talented editor with a deep understanding of Wikimedia projects. He will serve as the project lead, bringing a wealth of knowledge and insights to the City College of Health Sciences and Technology programme.
Masssly has been actively involved in a number of significant Wikimedia initiatives throughout his career, including awareness. He will also be part of the offline facilitators
Gwanki is volunteer and an experienced Wikimedia editor and an Administrator on the Hausa Wikipedia. He has organised and facilitated several Wikipedia projects Awareness in Northern Nigeria. He is part of the online facilitators.
Anasskoko: is a seasoned trainer and skilled organizer who plays a vital role in the development of Wikimedia projects in Northern Nigeria. He will be part of both an online and offline facilitator.
We will also have two categories of volunteers.
Volunteer A: We will identify volunteers from both the staff and the student body to assist in any manner possible, such as during refreshment time, hall setup, and guarding individuals to the event centre.
Volunteer B: I have four volunteers with me in Zaria who will help and assist in making sure the event runs properly, such as advising, arranging transportation, purchasing/renting required items, and providing refreshments.
- 9. Who are the target participants and from which community? How will you engage participants before and during the activities? How will you follow up with participants after the activities? (required)
Our project's target participants are members of the college community, and no prior experience or familiarity with Wikimedia is required to participate. We will reach out to possible participants in a variety of ways, including interactions with the student union, associations, faculty officers, and lecture halls. Throughout the initiative, we will actively organise training to ensure that participants learn the knowledge and skills required to contribute to Wikipedia and sibling projects. In addition, we will keep an eye on the three-week online edit-a-thon to prevent vandalism or misinformation.
This project will help the growth of Wikipedia, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons by increasing knowledge and increasing the number of active editors, as well as boosting the quality of photo uploads. To ensure long-term viability, we will establish a WhatsApp group named City College of Health Sciences and Technology Zaria Wikimedia Community, where participants may communicate, debate Wikimedia projects, and stay up to date on the newest events and workshops. In addition, to ensure continuous involvement and participation in Wikimedia projects, we will welcome the City College of Health Sciences and Technology Wikimedians Community into the Hausa Wikimedians User Group.
- 10. Does your project involve work with children or youth? (required)
Yes
- 10.1. Please provide a link to your Youth Safety Policy. (required) If the proposal indicates direct contact with children or youth, you are required to outline compliance with international and local laws for working with children and youth, and provide a youth safety policy aligned with these laws. Read more here.
We will strictly adhere to the Wikimedia friendly space policy before the event starts. We are also taking active measures to create a safe, supportive, and equitable environment for all participants. This includes providing a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. We are also providing the necessary resources and materials to assist participants and addressing any concerns or issues that may arise during the activities.
- 11. How did you discuss the idea of your project with your community members and/or any relevant groups? Please describe steps taken and provide links to any on-wiki community discussion(s) about the proposal. (required) You need to inform the community and/or group, discuss the project with them, and involve them in planning this proposal. You also need to align the activities with other projects happening in the planned area of implementation to ensure collaboration within the community.
I have informed Hausa Community via the WhatsApp page and I have informed Wikimedia User Group Nigeria via the talk page. https://meta.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Wikimedia_User_Group_Nigeria#Wikimedia_Awareness_In_City_College_of_Health_Sciences_and_Technology_Zaria
- 12. Does your proposal aim to work to bridge any of the content knowledge gaps (Knowledge Inequity)? Select one option that most apply to your work. (required)
Cultural background, ethnicity, religion, racial
- 13. Does your proposal include any of these areas or thematic focus? Select one option that most applies to your work. (required)
Advocacy
- 14. Will your work focus on involving participants from any underrepresented communities? Select one option that most apply to your work. (required)
Ethnic/racial/religious or cultural background
- 15. In what ways do you think your proposal most contributes to the Movement Strategy 2030 recommendations. Select one that most applies. (required)
Innovate in Free Knowledge
Learning and metrics[edit]
- 17. What do you hope to learn from your work in this project or proposal? (required)
1. Did the project create community awareness about Wikimedia projects in City College of Health Sciences and Technology Zaria?
- 2. Did the project train new editors to have the required skills for editing Wikimedia projects?
- 3. Did the participants contribute content to Wikipedia and its sister projects?
- 4. Did the project create a sustainable group of Wikimedia editors in City College of Health Sciences and Technology ?
- 18. What are your Wikimedia project targets in numbers (metrics)? (required)
| Other Metrics | Target | Optional description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 70 | Participants: These are the total number of people that will be available for the online and offline events. This includes the editors, organisers and institution representatives.
New Participants: There are fifty five new participants which are representatives from the school management and the new recruited editors. Returning participants: There will be 15 returning participants which consists of the facilitators and the existing editors |
| Number of editors | 60 | Fifty New Editors: These are total number of students and staff that will create new accounts and will be monitored on the modus operandi of contributing positively to Wikimedia Foundation Projects.
Ten Returning Editors: These are the total number of Returning Editors who already have their accounts and will be further trained. |
| Number of organizers | 10 | Bhaffa is a seasoned and talented editor with a deep understanding of Wikimedia projects. He will serve as the project lead, bringing a wealth of knowledge and insights to the City College of Health Sciences and Technology programme.
Masssly has been actively involved in a number of significant Wikimedia initiatives throughout his career, including awareness. He will also be part of the offline facilitators Gwanki is volunteer and an experienced Wikimedia editor and an Administrator on the Hausa Wikipedia. He has organised and facilitated several Wikipedia projects Awareness in Northern Nigeria. He is part of the online facilitators. Anasskoko: is a seasoned trainer and skilled organizer who plays a vital role in the development of Wikimedia projects in Northern Nigeria. He will be part of both an online and offline facilitator. We will also have two categories of volunteers. Volunteer A: We will identify volunteers from both the staff and the student body to assist in any manner possible, such as during refreshment time, hall setup, and guarding individuals to the event centre. Volunteer B: I have four volunteers with me in Zaria who will help and assist in making sure the event runs properly, such as advising, planning, organizing, arranging transportation, purchasing/renting required items, and providing refreshments. |
| Wikimedia project | Number of content created or improved |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia | 80 |
| Wikimedia Commons | 160 |
| Wikidata | 40 |
| Wiktionary | |
| Wikisource | |
| Wikimedia Incubator | |
| Translatewiki | |
| MediaWiki | |
| Wikiquote | |
| Wikivoyage | |
| Wikibooks | |
| Wikiversity | |
| Wikinews | |
| Wikispecies | |
| Wikifunctions or Abtsract Wikipedia |
- Optional description for content contributions.
N/A
- 19. Do you have any other project targets in numbers (metrics)? (optional)
No
| Main Open Metrics | Description | Target |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
- 20. What tools would you use to measure each metrics? Please refer to the guide for a list of tools. You can also write that you are not sure and need support. (required)
We will create an outreach dashboard to track the activities of participants. It will also be used to track project metrics such as the number of participants, the number of articles created/improved, the number of references added to articles, and the number of article views, among others.
Financial proposal[edit]
- 21. Please upload your budget for this proposal or indicate the link to it. (required)
- 22. and 22.1. What is the amount you are requesting for this proposal? Please provide the amount in your local currency. (required)
1875000 NGN
- 22.2. Convert the amount requested into USD using the Oanda converter. This is done only to help you assess the USD equivalent of the requested amount. Your request should be between 500 - 5,000 USD.
2432.68 USD
- We/I have read the Application Privacy Statement, WMF Friendly Space Policy and Universal Code of Conduct.
Yes
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- Analysing if the proposal is coherent in terms of the objectives, strategies, budget, and expected results (metrics).