Frances, that's just really cool.  Thanks for sharing it.

I think Christine Moellenberndt from our staff is in touch with them and planning to attend and listen.  Really really appreciate you letting us know about this stuff!
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Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.


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On Mon, Mar 21, 2011 at 9:05 AM, Frances Kissling <fkissling@gmail.com> wrote:

Thought you’d all like o see this effort

Women Write Wikipedia: A How-To Webinar

Have you ever looked something up in the Wikipedia? Obviously, right? But: have you ever edited anything in the Wikipedia? Bet the answer is “no,” and that’s a crying shame! Wikipedia, as you know, is quickly becoming the go-to reference point for our collective history. But, over 80% of Wikipedia’s editors are men–which means that women’s opportunities to document history and knowledge are passing us by.

In this hour-long online workshop, WAM!Bassador of Technology Deanna Zandt will teach you the basics of editing a Wikipedia page, as well as the cultural norms that you’ll need to know to be a good Wikipedian. It’s time to make sure that all genders are represented in our brave new history!

FREE. Choose from either

Wednesday, March 23 at 2PM ET

or

Sunday, March 27 at 2PM ET

To register, email Rachel.



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Frances Kissling, visiting scholar

Center for Bioethics, UPenn

202 368 3954

 


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