Wikipedia has become one of the most important free and open sources of knowledge, and it’s impossible to ignore the impact it has had on the internet and society as a whole. Researchers, and in particular doctoral candidates, can gain much from engaging with Wikipedia and its sister projects. This session will introduce Wikipedia and how it relates to the world of research. We will explore how researchers can engage with Wikipedia to increase their impact and boost their research metrics, while improving coverage and representation of topics that interest them. Attendees will learn how to edit existing pages, while following best practices. If you’d like to have a go during the workshop please create an account beforehand (click the ‘Create account’ link at the top right on any Wikipedia page. We recommend choosing an anonymous name, and adding your email so you can recover your account if you lose your password).
