Wikipedia Workshop: Learn how to edit and create pages

Ever wondered how to get started editing Wikipedia? Attend this workshop and learn all you’ll need to start contributing to Wikipedia.

What we’ll cover

• Wikipedia basics: how it works, what to do/not do
• Working in a sandbox: markup, adding images and how to use visual editing
• Citing your sources
• Ways to collaborate with other Wikipedians
• Choosing and editing articles: existing articles, stubs and how to create a new article
• How to use the library to find sources for Wikipedia content

Format

• 1 hour presentation and Q&A
• 1 hour hands-on workshop with help available

How to prepare: Create a Wikipedia account (this will take 1 minute)

This workshop is free and open to the entire Concordia community.