Grants:IdeaLab/Can share quotes from Wikipedia in social networks.
Audience
editWho are the people you want to introduce Wikipedia to?
editTry to be as specific as possible about this group.
Hobby, people in social networks.
In what languages do they search for information, online or otherwise?
editAll.
In what ways does this group communicate with each other?
editThis can include services and apps in social media, mailing lists, physical spaces like conferences or lectures, or at specific institutions like at a library.
Social media, Facebook, Twitter...
What are some reasons this group would use Wikipedia? How would they benefit from it, or what would they find useful?
editThink about what they would be interested in reading and learning about; does Wikipedia provide better access to information this group cares about?
Every day people crave more knowledge, and attracting people through light material (such as quotes) could make Wikipedia users grow.
Project idea
editWhat language Wikipedia projects will you promote to new readers?
editAll.
How will you communicate with new readers? Will you be communicating with them online, in-person, or both?
editDescribe your idea to engage new readers. How might it be implemented? What will you tell people about Wikipedia?
editThink about the steps that might involved to make this idea happen, and what you might teach people about your experience or others' experiences using Wikipedia.
Attracting them through this new Wikipedia function to share their punctual content on social networks: Their personal tastes
How will you know if this project is successful? What are some outcomes that you can share after the project is completed?
editIf you’re not certain about how to respond to this question when starting your idea, you do not need to answer it right now. Campaign participants and Wikimedia Foundation staff can help you consider some options.
The growth of Wikipedia visits and the growth of shared.
Do you think you can implement this idea? What support do you need?
editDo you need people with specific skills or resources to complete this idea? Are there any financial needs for this project? Do you need advising from Wikimedia Foundation staff?
No. It's just an idea.
Get Involved
editAbout the idea creator
editParticipants
editEndorsements
editExpand your idea
editWould a grant from the Wikimedia Foundation help make your idea happen? You can expand this idea into a grant proposal.
No funding needed?
editDoes your idea not require funding, but you're not sure about what to do next? Not sure how to start a proposal on your local project that needs consensus? Contact Chris Schilling on-wiki at I JethroBT (WMF) (talk · contribs) or via e-mail at cschilling wikimedia.org for help!