Grants:Wikimedia UG Nigeria Grants/Wikimedia User Group Nigeria Community Support Fund/Fixing reference errors in Igbo Wikipedia articles 1.0 in Anambra Network
Project summary
[edit]Briefly summarize your project proposal.
Reference errors do occur while translating English Articles to Igbo Articles if not done properly, One of the most common reference errors is when a citation or reference is missing altogether, Reference errors can occur when there are syntax errors in the citation templates especially when the template is missing in the language, improper formatting of parameters can lead to reference errors.References cited in an article may be deleted from the source where they were originally hosted before translation, leading to reference errors. There are about 800+ articles in Igbo Wikipedia that have these error, and correcting these errors would help in improving the quality of articles in Igbo Wikipedia thereby working towards the project 2030 movement to diversify the WIKIMEDIA platform by involving the underrepresented. Embarking on this project would help recruit new editors and give opportunity to create awareness about the free open Knowledge``` . It will also tend to improving the old editors skills and enlightening them more on how to remove red links mostly seen on translated articles.
Wikimedia Project
[edit]Please state the Wikimedia project your project will focus majorly on (e.g. Tyap Wikipedia, Wikidata, etc). It is advisable to focus on one Wikimedia project, but a maximum of two projects is allowed.
Igbo Wikipedia
Contact person and Location
[edit]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:Okoloneli Chekwube Anslem
- Email address:okolonelianselm@gmail.com
- Address:Awka
- Location of Project:Awka, Anambra State Nigeria
Project class
[edit]Please state if you are applying as an individual or a network/club
Individual (member of Anambra Network)
Timeline of activities
[edit]Please state the timeline of your activities, and include the start and end date for your project
4th November- 11th November
Project Goal
[edit]Choose one or more of the following goals. Feel free to add or delete goals as required by your project.
1 recruit new editors: This project will help in recruiting new editors to the Network.
2 Add or improve content: It will help in improving and giving quality to igbo Wikipedia articles.
3 Train new and old Editors: This project will help in improvingthe skills of the editors in the network and also create awareness of the importance of being on the look out for translated articles with red links.
Project Plan
[edit]Activities
[edit]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?
- I am doing one editathon and training
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.
- We have informed the Community about the project in our WhatsApp to learn how to add photos to articles. We also informed them on our Discussion page here
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 have a WhatsApp group where our communication officer do let the Network know about the project of the month and also we do announce our upcoming projects in Our meet-ups.
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
- User: Senator Choko I am experienced and I will lead the Event and will be assisted by Celetex
and Akwugo
5. Do participants have the equipment or skills needed to participate and contribute high quality content? If not, how will you support them?
- Yes, participants have their laptops and Phones but I will support them by showing them how to navigate the Wikimedia website.
6. How will you engage participants after the event(s)?
- We have WhatsApp group where we normally follow participants up.
7. Is there anything else you want to tell us about this project?
- this project is one with a huge impact in our community and also it will help give quality to igbo Wikipedia articles.
Impact
[edit]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 -1
- Number of participants -30
- Number of new editors -5
- Number of of articles created -
- Number of of articles improved -200
- Number of of images uploaded -
- Number of repeat participants (for projects that include a series of events) -
Metrics tracking
[edit]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 with the Outreach dashboard and xtool
Resources
[edit]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).
- I am the facilitator User:Senator Choko while User:Celetex is the co- facilitator and the User:Akwugo is the experienced wikimedian no support elsewhere.
What resources do you need? For your funding request, list bullet points for each expense as a unit amount and include a total amount.
Venue ...50,000
Refreshments....3500*33=#155,500
Data reimbursement....1000×30=30000(participants only) 4000×3=12000(facilitators)
Tech support(laptop/projector) and logistics...30,000
Prizes for highest contributors/Contest ... 50,000
Communications / Banner .... 30,000
Child care support(mothers and children)... 10,000
- Total: 367,500
Endorsements
[edit]Community members are encouraged to endorse your project request here!
Strong support Personally, I have observed a lot of reference errors in the Igbo Wikipedia, and I believe this project will serve as an opportunity to fix them and sanitize the Igbo Wikipedia. Sayvhior (talk) 07:37, 4 October 2024 (UTC)
- Strong support The project fixing reference errors is very important, to help build edits that are reliable,relevant and useable, which is one of the goals of the Wikimedia foundation Bibisuccess (talk) 07:52, 4 October 2024 (UTC)
Strong support The project is worth it. To help clean up the Wiki Space, and at the same time, bringing in more editors into the Wiki community and increasing the experience level of already existing Wikimedians. I strongly support #
Goodymeraj (talk) 08:26, 4 October 2024 (UTC)
Strong support This project is very vital and important to the community, i strongly recommend it Viva33 (talk) 10:15, 4 October 2024 (UTC)
Strong support The project is quite paramount to the development and growth of the community ,it will also help in expansion of volunteerism among our Editors both old and new. It is a big addition to the community.Chukwuziterem (talk) 06:27, 5 October 2024 (UTC)
- Strong support This project is essential to the development and growth of the community, directly improving content quality and consistency. It will also encourage broader participation, expanding volunteerism among both experienced and new editors. By creating a more organized and reliable environment for contributions, it fosters collaboration and engagement. Ultimately, this initiative is a significant addition that will strengthen the community’s long-term success. Celetex (talk) 05:44, 6 October 2024 (UTC)
Strong support
This initiative is good and it will help improve article in Igbo Wikipedia.
Delight4b2 (talk) 17:58, 6 October 2024 (UTC)
Strong support This project involve improving the accuracy and credibility of articles by ensuring that all facts are properly cited and referenced.Ennydavids (talk) 7:21, 7 October 2024 (UTC)
Strong support The project is good for ensuring quality edits on Wikimedia articles.
Ngostary2k (talk) 09:14, 12 October 2024 (UTC)
Strong support
Akwugo (talk) 19:06, 13 October 2024 (UTC)