Grants:IdeaLab/Have a question? Get its answer on Wikipedia
Audience
editWho are the people you want to introduce Wikipedia to?
editTry to be as specific as possible about this group.
Targeted Internet Users ( Students/Colleagues)
In what languages do they search for information, online or otherwise?
editEnglish
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.
Facebook, WhatsApp
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?
They all need information regarding many topics in their day to day tasks.
Project idea
editWhat language Wikipedia projects will you promote to new readers?
editEnglish
How will you communicate with new readers? Will you be communicating with them online, in-person, or both?
editMost of the times, Online.
Describe 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.
Creating awareness campaigns, workshops with the intended audience. Using online platforms (Facebook, WhatsApp etc.)
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.
By defining clear goals and evaluating performance/output against those goals.
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?
Might require some financial assistance for making arrangements, engaging other team members with marketing and influential skills.
Get Involved
editAbout the idea creator
editInformation Technology Analyst by Profession.
Participants
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!