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Irish WWI recruitment poster

Ever wondered how to get started editing Wikipedia? On Saturday 14th February an editathon will be held in the the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks from 13:00-16:30, when experienced editors will guide you through your first edits. One of our aims is to improve and expand articles relating to Ireland and the Irish during World War I.

This event is organised by Wikimedia Ireland Community, with Shannon and Rebecca as trainers.

All are welcome, no editing experience is necessary and the event is free.

It will take place in the Palatine Room, above Brambles Cafe.

How to Prepare

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National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Dublin
  1. Sign up for the event via Eventbrite
  2. CREATE A WIKIPEDIA ACCOUNT (if you don't already have one)

Please set up an account before the event if at all possible. Very few details are needed: a Username, password, and we recommend giving your email, if only to be reminded of your password when you forget it. The short Wikipedia:Tutorial/Registration explains why this is a good idea.

If you like, you can also learn a little about editing ahead of time here: w:en:Wikipedia:Tutorial, or see Getting started on Wikipedia for more information

To participate you will need to bring along a laptop or tablet, WIFI will be provided.

Attendees (in person)

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Please set up an account before the event if at all possible. Very few details are needed: a Username, password, and we recommend giving your email, if only to be reminded of your password when you forget it. The short Wikipedia:Tutorial/Registration explains why this is a good idea.

Please Sign your name below using the signature tool or using ~~~~

  1. Smirkybec (talk) 13:14, 22 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]
  2. Sameichel (talk) 12:49, 5 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]
  3. Cullenmarieg (talk) 14:10, 14 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Online participants

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Online participants from anywhere are very welcome, whether experienced or not. For a basic editing tutorial see Wikipedia:Tutorial, and Wikipedia:Ten Simple Rules for Editing Wikipedia is short, and full of good advice. Or try this one - four modules, taking one hour it says. Online participants who can't join us in person are welcome to list themselves below with # ~~~~

Pages improved

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Some suggested articles

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Buildings, overall histories and divisions

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Michael O'Leary WWI poster

Relevant notable figures

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Where else to look for gaps

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Main page: Category:Opposition to World War I
British
Global

Helpers

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If you are an experienced Wikipedian and are interested in helping please sign up below with 4 tildas.

Disability access

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  • step free access yes
  • wheelchair access yes

Notes

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