Wiki Uff da! Editing Wikipedia for Absolute Beginners

About This Event

Oh, you know, if it isn't just the most basic workshop ever needed, "Wikipedia Editing for Absolute Beginners" for those who haven't had the pleasure of diving into that simple process quite yet. Bless their hearts, they're just starting out, so we thought, why not put something together? Because, you know, it's not like it's rocket science or anything, but hey, we're always happy to lend a hand where we can. And just a little bit of Minnesota Nice to help along the way.

Three workshops around Minnesota will offer users the chance to learn the basics of editing Wikipedia in a stress-free environment. Work alongside others and discover how easy editing Wikipedia can be. Whether you’ve used Wikipedia for your own searches and wondered how the information gets added, or you want new ways to share your community's history, this workshop will leave you feeling confident about editing the world's largest encyclopedia.

The class includes instruction and demonstration on topics such as editing Wikipedia and using its editing tools, understanding Wikipedia culture and policies, and learning about Wikipedia's sister sites, Wikimedia Commons and Wikidata.

Seasoned Wikipedia editing pros are also invited to attend and edit Wikipedia articles, this workshop can help you build new skills.

These workshops are part of the Minnesota Historical Society's overall commitment to the Minnesota local history community. Led by Local History Services.