Grants:IdeaLab/Inform Professionals of Wikipedia

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Inform Professionals of Wikipedia

If we could inspire and convince professionals [such as Teachers/Professors] of Wikipedia's mission, they would certainly convince more to join the cause due to their credibility and a higher respect for them.

countryPhilippines

contact email• Jethrude8@gmail.com

idea creator• Jeth888

designer• Nawadip Rai

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created on16:21, 20 January 2018 (UTC)

Audience

Who are the people you want to introduce Wikipedia to?

Try to be as specific as possible about this group.
Mostly, Teachers/Professors but could also be any other type of professional such as Historians, Scientists, etc.

In what languages do they search for information, online or otherwise?

English and Tagalog

In what ways does this group communicate with each other?

This 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 Messenger, SMS, Email and through various physical spaces.

What are some reasons this group would use Wikipedia? How would they benefit from it, or what would they find useful?

Think about what they would be interested in reading and learning about; does Wikipedia provide better access to information this group cares about?
It would be a more convenient source of information with articles that could aid them in their respective careers.

Project idea

What language Wikipedia projects will you promote to new readers?

Mostly English but could also include Tagalog.

How will you communicate with new readers? Will you be communicating with them online, in-person, or both?

Mostly, I would connect to them online. But if my schedule permits, I could also do it in-person.

Describe your idea to engage new readers. How might it be implemented? What will you tell people about Wikipedia?

Think 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.
We should first improve the credibility of Wikipedia. Wikipedia is still known by some as an unreliable source of information. One of the main reason why people don't use it is that some of the articles may contain fallible information. We should also make guarantees that we take countermeasures against vandalism/disruptive editing. It may also be beneficial if it is easier to cite source and to find those sources.

Then we may enlighten and familiarize them with a quick summary of Wikipedia's goals and purpose and also encourage them to join in.

How will you know if this project is successful? What are some outcomes that you can share after the project is completed?

If 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.
General increase in traffic also because of an increase in popularity.

Do you think you can implement this idea? What support do you need?

Do 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?
I would really need advice from anyone with more experience. Also, I need help from the Wikimedia Foundation to help me in convincing people since I doubt that anyone would take me seriously or even believe me, a mere student.

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• Designer i need Nawadip Rai (talk) 17:37, 20 January 2018 (UTC)

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