2023:Program/Submissions/The importance of Wikimedia exploration projects - LBATJV
Title: The importance of Wikimedia exploration projects
Speakers:
Amitabha Gupta
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Type: Lecture
Track: Community Initiatives
Submission state: submitted
Duration: 30 minutes
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Presentation language: en
Abstract & description
[edit source]Abstract
[edit source]Wikimedia exploration projects are field work projects which helps in creating systematically an archive of media files usable for various Wikipedia articles.
Description
[edit source]The Wikimedia exploration projects are preplanned way of documenting an array of subjects which may range from built heritage to flora and fauna, cultural aspects , food and beverages and many more. It is important to conduct these projects with a futuristic approach which can help is connecting them to several Wikipedia articles. Also the archive created will help from researchers to curious enthuisiasts.
Further details
[edit source]Qn. How does your session relate to the event themes: Diversity, Collaboration Future?
Wikipedia has a diverse set of articles in them. To create media files related to them is an herculean task , which can be methodically created by creating various teams with proper co-ordination between team members and collaborating with different authorities.
Qn. What is the experience level needed for the audience for your session?
Everyone can participate in this session
Qn. What is the most appropriate format for this session?
- Onsite in Singapore
- Remote online participation, livestreamed
- Remote from a satellite event
- Hybrid with some participants in Singapore and others dialing in remotely
- Pre-recorded and available on demand