Grants:Project/Rapid/Adebukola3ee/WikiClub LASU Edit Training and Edit-a-thon/Report
Goals
[edit]Did you meet your goals? Are you happy with how the project went?
Yes the goals were met and exceeded as well.
Outcome
[edit]Please report on your original project targets. Please be sure to review and provide metrics required for Rapid Grants.
Target outcome | Achieved outcome | Explanation |
2 Events | Events | The first event (workshop) took place on 23rd April ,2022, followed by the edit-a-thon . |
40 Participants | 45 Participants | 45 individuals showed up for the events. |
20 new editors | 36 new editors | we were able to recruit more than the intended amount of editors. |
15 Repeat Particpants | 09 Repeat Participants | |
Number of articles created or improved(50) | This target was achieved | 1 new article was created, 75 articles were improved, 42 references added. |
Learning
[edit]Projects do not always go according to plan. Sharing what you learned can help you and others plan similar projects in the future. Help the movement learn from your experience by answering the following questions:
- What worked well?
1. We were able to achieve our goal of training newbies and returning editors on the principles of Wikipedia, the rules that govern proper edits, and pointers to ensure they have the enthusiasm to participate in projects while being cautious about the kind of contributions they make.
2. Even after it was postponed once, participants' anticipation for the event remained high.
3. We were able to recruit new editors to the Wikimedia projects.
- What did not work so well?
Some of the recruits were unable to create accounts due to IP block
- What would you do differently next time?
I would make a request to be on the IP Block Exemption list, so as to avoid such occurrence.
Finances
[edit]Grant funds spent
[edit]Please describe how much grant money you spent for approved expenses, and tell us what you spent it on.
- Internet support for participants and team members = $140
- Covid-19 PPE (nose masks and sanitizers) = $50
- Stickers = $30
- Rentals = $35
- Gift vouchers = $80
- Refreshments: Food, Drinks, Snacks, and Water for participants = $350
- Customized hoodies for facilitators = $90
- Customized T-Shirt for active recruits = $50
- Designs = $20
- Misc. = $50
Remaining funds[edit]
[edit]Do you have any remaining grant funds?
Anything else[edit]
[edit]Anything else you want to share about your project?
Metrics from the event can be seen here [1]
Pictures from the workshop