Grants:Wikimedia UG Nigeria Grants/Networks and Fan Clubs Support Fund/ KWASU 1Lib1Ref Citation Challenge: Finding the Proof for Wikipedia

Project summary

The KWASU 1Lib1Ref Citation Challenge: Finding the Proof for Wikipedia is a project focused on engaging both experienced and new Wikipedia editors within the KWASU Wikimedia Fan Club on how to use reliable sources and add proper references to improve the quality of contributions. Since the club comprises a diverse mix of proficiency levels, this initiative will allow seasoned editors to deepen their advanced research skills while guiding new contributors who are still developing their Wikimedia editing skills. Through collaborative citation drives and practical training sessions, participants will gain strong referencing skills, learn how to identify trustworthy academic sources, and systematically find the proof needed to validate Wikipedia articles. The project aims to utilize the strengths of our established editors to build reliable editing practices among new contributors, ultimately improving the overall credibility of regional and general-interest content.

Wikimedia Project

Please state the Wikimedia project your project will focus majorly on (e.g. Tyap Wikipedia, English Wikiquote, etc). It is advisable to focus on one Wikimedia project, but a maximum of two projects is allowed.

English Wikipedia

Contact person and Location

Please state the contact details of the contact person(s) for this project including email(s) and location. For more than one contact person, indicate same details for everyone

Full name: Peter Olawale Adetoro
Email address: olawad002@gmail.com
Address: Malete
Location of Project: Malate

Project class

Please state the name of the network/club

WUGN-KWASU FAN CLUB

Timeline of activities

Please state the timeline of your activities, and include the start and end date for your project

2026-06-25 to 2026-07-025

Project Goal

Choose one or more of the following goals. Feel free to add or delete goals as required by your project.

recruit new editors
Add or improve content

Project Plan

Activities

Tell us how you'll carry out your project. Be sure to answer the following questions:

1. Are you doing one editathon or training or a series of editathons or trainings? This project will consist of 1 physical traning and 2 online training, and edit-a-thon will follow.

2. How have you let relevant Wikimedia communities know about this proposal? You may also provide information about external social media channels you may be using. This will be announced on WUGN related channels.

3. How will you let participants know about the edit-a-thon? In what ways will you be communicating with them?
For example, these can include on-wiki spaces, social media channels, mailing lists, messaging apps, or physical/online gatherings.

We will engage participants during the training sessions on how to effectively contribute to the citation drive and share campaign updates across social media platforms. To ensure continuous communication, a dedicated engagement group will be created, and we will maintain direct contact with participants through their provided details for ongoing mentorship.

4. Do you have experienced Wikimedia editors to lead/assist the event? Please provide links to the usernames of these individuals. (NOTE: all experienced Wikimedia editors MUST endorse and sign your proposal as proof of availability)
For example: User:Kaizenify

Yes, we do. I Pet002 (talk) and Obapeace (talk)

5. Do participants have the equipment or skills needed to participate and contribute high quality content? If not, how will you support them?

Participants have their internet enabled mobile phones and laptops to contribute to the project. And they will be trained on how to successfully add missing references to Wikipedia articles and improve their content.

6. How will you engage participants after the event(s)? We are going to engage participants through WhatsApp group created for the event and through their contacts provided during the training and have a follow up engagement.

7. Is there anything else you want to tell us about this project?

Impact

How will you know if the project is successful and you've met your goals? Please include the following targets (only those applicable to your project):

Number of events - 3
Number of participants - 30
Number of new editors - 15
Number of of articles created - 10
Number of of articles improved - 200
Number of of images uploaded - 10
Number of repeat participants (for projects that include a series of events) - 30

Metrics tracking

How do you plan to track your project metrics? (do not create a metrics dashboard until your project has been approved for funding) We will track project metrics by setting up a dedicated Wikimedia Outreach Dashboard once the project is approved. Participants will be onboarded onto this dashboard during the training sessions, allowing us to accurately track real-time contributions, including the number of articles edited, total edits made, and the volume of citations added throughout the campaign

Contest & prize-giving events

How would decide the winners of your contest (If you are going to have a contest, what is your scoring criteria)

2 points for every single reference well cited
5 points for Wikimedia articles improved with relevant citations
The user with highest point at the end will be awarded the winner of the contest

Resources

What resources do you have? Include information on who is organizing the project, what they will do, and if you will receive support from anywhere else (in-kind donations or additional funding).

We have access to the school library which can be used as a venue. And Myself and User:Obapeace will be the Facilitator.

What resources do you need? For your funding request, list bullet points for each expense as a unit amount and include a total amount.

Power Generator and fueling - NGN55,000
Projector and Screen - N25,000
Photography - N25,000
Internet Support - N40,000
Graphics Design and banner - N20,000
Food and Drinks @ N4,500 x 30 - NGN135,000
Gift for Top 3 editors (N30,000, N25,000, 15,000) - N70,000
4 Branded T-shirt @ N7,000 x 4 - N28,000
Contingencies and miscellaneous - N20,000
Total: NGN418,000:00K

Endorsements

Community members are encouraged to endorse your project request here!

I, AashaKhan1410, supports this project.

This grant will provide the necessary resources to organize high-impact training workshops and edit-a-thons, ensuring our members can effectively bridge the citation gap on topics that matter.Obapeace (talk) 20:45, 5 June 2026 (UTC)

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