Wiki Malolos Wikithon Events
| What is a Wikithon? |
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The name "Wikithon" is based on the term "hackathon" (an event in which computer programmers and others collaborate intensively on software projects). So by analogy, a Wikithon is an event in which content owners, community of practice members and others collaborate intensively on creating wiki content. Wikipedia call this an "editathon". A Wikithon is therefore a special event for creating and editing Wiki content, which may last from a couple of hours to a day or more. The event may be co-located or it may be virtual. As a side benefit, the Wikithon often introduces many new people to the concept of the wiki.[1] |
| Wikithon | Date and Venue | Participants | Output |
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| Wikithon 1.0: In Honor of Isidoro Torres and Gabriel Bernardo | December 5, 2023 MHPNHS Aklatang GAB | *User1 | Hen. Isidoro Torres, Gabriel A. Bernardo, Aklatang Gabriel A. Bernardo, Ang Pagpatay kay Padre Moises, Balangay Apuy |
WIKITHON Mechanics
A Wikithon is an event where participants collaborate to edit and improve Wiki Malolos articles.
1. Participants must complete a Basic Wiki Training workshop. Upon completion, participants shall receive a Wiki Malolos editor sticker badge.
2. Participants must create a user account at Wiki Malolos. Upon account creation, they shall add their username at the Wikithon Sked participant column.
3. Tasks (edit or create) and topics (based on Wiki Malolos Article Wishlist) shall be assigned to the participants. Multiple participants may work together on the same article, max. 3 participants per article.
4. Laptops/tablets/smartphones with internet connection to be used during the Wikithon will be provided by the participants.
5. A timer (usually 1-2 hours) shall be set upon the designation of tasks and topics.
6. Citations/References shall be made (URL only for internet sources, APA for print materials). External sources (sources not used in the article but are related) may be added.
7. The articles may be written in Filipino or English, and must be structured based on a logical outline determined by the participants. No word count limit will be set.
8. Media (photos, videos) may be added. Photos are to be uploaded at the Wikimedia Commons database while videos must be embedded from Youtube.
9. At the end of the Wikithon timer, the editorial team shall subject the articles to judging using the Peer Review Mechanism.
10. Articles that pass the Valued (95% and above) and Acceptable (90%- 94%) article threshold shall be awarded with certificates, and prizes, if available.