>We also do small group instruction and even co-editing--we have been able to

>maintain at least a ratio of 1 experienced Wikipedia editor to 4 inexperienced

>participants,   and usually better.  My advice is that if editing is planned,

>you need at least a 1:4 ratio, and if possible 1:2.  Also, 2 participants to a

>computer is possible, but 1:1 is better. It is also very advisable to have

>topics in mind suitable for beginners., though some will have their own ideas.

How does co-editing work?  And do you think that it is possible for one person

to pull of managing an edit-a-thon?  I've been thinking about holding one at my

local library and actually subscribed to this mailing list hoping a thread

like this would come up.  As far as I can tell, I'm the only Wikipedian in the

general area (haven't met any others at least, and I organzied the Wiknic for

my area last year).

For topics I was thinking local historical items that have poor coverage on

Wikipedia; I see you recommend recent deaths.  Do you have any other topic

recommendations to make to participants?

Thank you,

Derric Atzrott