Difference between revisions of "Activity report (Q3 2013–2014)"

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==Content programs==
 
==Content programs==
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===Edit-a-thons===
During the quarter, Wikimedia DC held seven edit-a-thons: six in Washington, DC, and one in Frederick, MD. We provided support to an additional edit-a-thon held at the University of Delaware. All of these events were held in partnership with other institutions, including universities and libraries. A total of '''68''' volunteers participated in the five edit-a-thons where we were able to collect data. This includes:
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During the quarter, Wikimedia DC held seven edit-a-thons: six in Washington, DC, and one in Frederick, MD. We provided support to an additional edit-a-thon held at the University of Delaware. All of these events were held in partnership with other institutions, including universities and libraries. A total of '''73''' volunteers participated in the six edit-a-thons where we were able to collect data, 97.3% of the attendance rate of the last quarter. This includes:
* '''18''' who created Wikipedia accounts this quarter;
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* '''22''' who created Wikipedia accounts this quarter;
 
* '''4''' who created accounts at an edit-a-thon and have attended at least one additional edit-a-thon; and
 
* '''4''' who created accounts at an edit-a-thon and have attended at least one additional edit-a-thon; and
 
* '''28''' who have attended at least two edit-a-thons this fiscal year, including '''7''' who attended two or more edit-a-thons this quarter alone.
 
* '''28''' who have attended at least two edit-a-thons this fiscal year, including '''7''' who attended two or more edit-a-thons this quarter alone.
   
In total, as of the end of the quarter, a total of '''120''' volunteers have participated in Wikimedia DC edit-a-thons, which is 240% of the goal set for the fiscal year and an increase of 37.5% since the last quarter.
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In total, as of the end of the quarter, a total of '''124''' volunteers have participated in Wikimedia DC edit-a-thons, which is 248% of the goal set for the fiscal year and an increase of 39.5% since the last quarter.
   
 
* Africa Collection edit-a-thon (X)
 
* Africa Collection edit-a-thon (X)
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* Wikipedia in Your Library edit-a-thon (5 of 6)
 
* Wikipedia in Your Library edit-a-thon (5 of 6)
 
* Phillips Collection edit-a-thon (6 of 6)
 
* Phillips Collection edit-a-thon (6 of 6)
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* Development of scientific claims wiki
 
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===Scientific claims wiki===
   
 
==Technology programs==
 
==Technology programs==

Revision as of 21:44, 6 July 2014


Content programs

Edit-a-thons

During the quarter, Wikimedia DC held seven edit-a-thons: six in Washington, DC, and one in Frederick, MD. We provided support to an additional edit-a-thon held at the University of Delaware. All of these events were held in partnership with other institutions, including universities and libraries. A total of 73 volunteers participated in the six edit-a-thons where we were able to collect data, 97.3% of the attendance rate of the last quarter. This includes:

  • 22 who created Wikipedia accounts this quarter;
  • 4 who created accounts at an edit-a-thon and have attended at least one additional edit-a-thon; and
  • 28 who have attended at least two edit-a-thons this fiscal year, including 7 who attended two or more edit-a-thons this quarter alone.

In total, as of the end of the quarter, a total of 124 volunteers have participated in Wikimedia DC edit-a-thons, which is 248% of the goal set for the fiscal year and an increase of 39.5% since the last quarter.

  • Africa Collection edit-a-thon (X)
  • Colored Conventions edit-a-thon (X)
  • Freer and Sackler edit-a-thon (1 of 6)
  • Wikipedia APA edit-a-thon (2 of 6)
  • Federal Register edit-a-thon (3 of 6)
  • Frederick County History edit-a-thon (4* of 6)
  • Wikipedia in Your Library edit-a-thon (5 of 6)
  • Phillips Collection edit-a-thon (6 of 6)

Scientific claims wiki

Technology programs

  • Open Government WikiHack

Community programs

  • May 15 WikiSalon
  • May 17 meetup
  • June 11 WikiSalon
  • June 21 meetup

Public policy

  • Wiki Loves Capitol Hill

WikiConference USA

  • Held in New York successfully
  • We ran the scholarship program

Organizational development

  • May 3 board meeting
  • June 8 board meeting
  • June 19 special board meeting
  • Implementation of CRM