Wikipedia:Wikipedia Connection/Newsletter/2016-10-18

Newsletter - October 18, 2016

The Ohio State University - Written by Kevin Payravi

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Upcoming Dates

• Weekly Workshop (Wednesday, October 19 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the 18th Avenue Library Room 329): Join us to discuss Wikipedia, learn how to edit, and contribute together. This week, Kevin, Maria, and Addis will be talking about their experience at WikiConference North America. We will also be reviewing and preparing for the upcoming United Nations Day Edit-a-thon 2016. Please bring a laptop if you can; food and drink will be provided. Note the room change from 344 to 329!
• United Nations Day Edit-a-thon 2016 (Saturday, October 22 from 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM in 18th Avenue Library Room 350A/B): Join us for our first edit-a-thon of the semester as we recognize United Nations Day by improving Wikipedia articles on the United Nations programs, history, and countries! This event will have plenty of topics and research materials to utilize. Food, drink, and resources will be provided - just bring a laptop! New editors welcome. Visit our event page for more information, and RSVP here.

Latest Club Updates

• Our first edit-a-thon of the semester is this weekend! Join us Saturday at United Nations Day Edit-a-thon 2016. Visit our event page for more details.
• Planning on using a rideshare service soon? If you haven't used Lyft yet, try it out with promotional code WIKILYFT for $5 off 10 rides! Download the app, go to the payments section, enter the promotional code, and use it for your first ride - and Wikipedia Connection will earn some money for future club activities.

Wikipedia Tidbit of the Day

"Editcountitis" is the belief that a Wikipedian's overall contribution level is measured solely by their edit count. A lot more goes into being a Wikipedian than just edit count itself!

Things to Work On

• RSVP here for our upcoming United Nations Day Edit-a-thon 2016.
• Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for the latest updates.
• Check out our to-do list of articles related to club members' interests that need expansion, cleanup, and sources.

Discussion

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