Wikipedia:Meetup/LA/Manhattan Beach Edit-a-thon
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| When and Where | |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, August 24, 2024 |
| Time | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Address | Manhattan Beach Library 1320 Highland Ave |
| City, State | Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 |
Whether you're new to Wikipedia or an experienced editor, please join WikiLA in making culture and knowledge free for all at an edit-a-thon focused on ocean life and LA's connection to the sea. Take advantage of resources at the Manhattan Beach Library and help Wikipedia make the internet a better place! Refreshments will be provided courtesy of the Friends of the Manhattan Beach Library.
Anyone with an interest is welcome. RSVP below and bring a laptop if you have one. Please create an account using the “log in” button at the top if the page if you don’t have one already.
Please be aware of our Wikimedia friendly space policy.
Event information[edit]
- Date: Saturday, August 24, 2024
- Time: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: Manhattan Beach Library
- Who should participate:
- Everyone! No Wikipedia editing experience is necessary; there will be tutorials and experienced editors who will be happy to help. (If you are unfamiliar with Wikipedia, it's easy to get started with this guided tutorial.)
- Cost: Free (please register below!)
- Hosts: WikiLA, Manhattan Beach Library
A special thank-you to the staff of the Manhattan Beach Library for hosting us.
Getting there![edit]
TBD
List of articles to edit/create[edit]
Check out the below for some articles to get started on (or add your own).
- Wikipedia:WikiProject Marine life
- Wikipedia:WikiProject Oceans
- Wikipedia:WikiProject Fisheries and Fishing
- Wikipedia:WikiProject Transport/Maritime transport task force
- Wikipedia:WikiProject_Military_history/Maritime_warfare_task_force
- Wikipedia:WikiProject Ships
Articles to create[edit]
TBD
Some redlinks to turn blue[edit]
- National Register of Historic Places
Articles to improve and stubs to expand[edit]
Simpler tasks for first timers[edit]
Resources for editing[edit]
Editing resources[edit]
- Getting started
- Getting started quick reference
- Writing an article
- Biographies of living people
- Cheatsheet for editing Wikipedia
- Person infobox template
- Verifying reliable sources
Other useful links[edit]
Outcomes[edit]
Check back after the event to see what we did!
Sign up[edit]
Sign up at the Event Dashboard to track your edits!
Regrets[edit]
Maybe[edit]
Likely[edit]
Definitely[edit]
Blervis (talk) - I am an organizer for this event! Looking forward to seeing everyone there. 23:51, 25 June 2024 (UTC)