Checkmate tool

Checkmate tool is a powerful and flexible tool hosted on Wikimedia Toolforge designed to manage and host a variety of edit-a-thons. It provides organizers, participants, and judges with an intuitive interface to create, manage, and participate in edit-a-thons seamlessly.

See: Checkmate tool/Documentation

Tool Pages and Features

Home Page

The Home Page of the Checkmate tool serves as the central hub where users can log in, view ongoing or upcoming edit-a-thons, and access all the key features of the tool. It provides quick links to the Query Page, Template Page, Edit-a-thon Page, and Dashboard.

Query Page

The Query Page allows users to search for and filter edit-a-thons by different criteria such as date, topic, or participation status. It is particularly useful for participants looking to join relevant events and for organizers to monitor the progress of ongoing edit-a-thons.

1. Navigate to the Query Page and enter your search criteria in the provided fields.
2. Review the results to find relevant edit-a-thons, view details, and sign up for participation.

Template Page

The Template Page is where organizers can create and customize templates for their edit-a-thons. These templates can include guidelines, judging criteria, and submission forms that participants will use during the event.

1. Go to the Template Page to browse existing templates or create a new one.
2. Use the editor to customize templates according to the specific requirements of your edit-a-thon.
3. Once finalized, save your template and apply it to your edit-a-thon event.

Edit-a-thon Page

The Edit-a-thon Page is dedicated to managing specific edit-a-thons. Here, participants can join events, submit their contributions, and track their progress. Organizers can monitor submissions, communicate with participants, and oversee the event.

1. Visit the Edit-a-thon Page to see ongoing or upcoming events and their details.
2. Participants can submit their work, view other contributions, and check their standing within the event.
3. Organizers can manage participants, provide updates, and review submissions directly through the page.

Dashboard

The Dashboard offers a comprehensive overview of the edit-a-thon activities, including participant statistics, submission counts, and event progress. It provides valuable insights for organizers to assess the effectiveness and engagement of their edit-a-thons.

1. Access the Dashboard to view analytics and metrics related to your edit-a-thons.
2. Use this data to make informed decisions, adjust strategies, and ensure the success of your events.

For Different User Roles

For Participants

Log in on the Home Page using your Wikimedia account.

1. Use the Query Page to find and join edit-a-thons that interest you.
2. Participate by submitting your contributions through the Edit-a-thon Page.
3. Track your progress and see how you compare with other participants on the Dashboard.

For Organizers

1. Log in and navigate to the Template Page to create or customize your edit-a-thon templates.
2. Manage your event on the Edit-a-thon Page, where you can monitor submissions and interact with participants.
3. Use the Dashboard to analyze participation and submission trends, helping you to refine your event strategies.

For Judges

1. Log in and go to the Edit-a-thon Page to start reviewing participant submissions.
2. Use the provided templates to ensure fair and consistent judging across all contributions.
3. Update scores and feedback in real-time, allowing participants to track their standing.