Women of Wikipedia Editathon on Feb. 25!

Jennifer Sutcliffeon

Edit Wikipedia for the greater good!

For the 5th year in a row, Emory University Libraries and Teaching and Learning Technologies Women screaming EDITwill host a Wikipedia Editathon to improve coverage of women on Wikipedia and to empower new editors.

According to Women in Red (WiR), as of February 2020, only 18.25% of English Wikipedia’s biographies were about women, and many of them are incomplete. Let’s change that!WiR logo

What’s an edithaton?

It’s where we gather together to add citations and facts to Wikipedia articles. In this case, we’re focusing on notable women in any field in honor of Social Justice Day. 

Faculty, take note!

Please consider attending and, if you have a moment, pass this info on to your students. Editing Wikipedia is a great way for students to learn about information quality, practice citing sources, and participate in online publishing and the creation of knowledge. Some instructors even offer participation in editathons as extra credit.

Event Details

  • Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2020
  • Time: 6-8 PM EST
  • Host / Location: Woodruff Library, Entry Level, Room 215.

FOOD WILL BE SERVED! It’s ‘Taco Tuesday,’ so please RSVP to help us plan the meal from Willy’s.

Who should attend? People of all gender identities and expressions. Please ask your fellow attendees for their pronouns of choice!

Don’t know how to edit? No problem! Quick and easy training is provided. Come learn how to edit Wikipedia and contribute to the online information community!

Ready to participate? Create a Wikipedia account and join the dashboard to help us track our progress. You can bring your laptop, power cord, and ideas for entries that need updating or creation. Some computers will also be available in a breakout room (Woodruff Library, Room 314).  

DOOR PRIZES AT 6:30pm and 7:30pm! FREE SWAG FOR ALL!

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