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=Edit-a-thons=
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==Example Goals: Choose 1 to 3==
[[File:Program_Evaluation_Edit-a-thon_2013_Priority_Goals.png|thumb|x100px|right|link=Grants:Evaluation/Evaluation_reports/2013/Edit-a-thons#Priority_goals|The top program goals for editathons from the Evaluation Reports <sup>beta</sup>]]
* Increasing contributions
* Increasing skills for editing/contributing
* Recruitment of new editors/contributors
* Increasing positive perceptions of Wikimedia
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==Metrics==   
* Total # of participants
* # of female participants
* # of return participants
* # of new users
* # of articles created or improved
* # of [[en:Wikipedia:Good_articles|good]] and [[en:Wikipedia:Featured_articles|featured]] articles created or improved
* # of participants editing X months after the event
* # of participants who are [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Analytics/Metric_definitions#Active_editor active editors] (5 edits/month) X months after an event

(Learn more about [[Grants:Learning_%26_Evaluation/Global_metrics|Global metrics]] and see a [[c:File:Gathering_Wikipedia_Event_metrics_checklist.pdf|checklist for gathering event metrics]])

==Tools==
* [https://metrics.wmflabs.org/ Wikimetrics]: Tracks user contributions at different points in time. Remember to collect participant usernames!
* [[Programs:Evaluation_portal/Learning_modules/1Wikimetrics_Training_Overview|Wikimetrics Training]]: Wikimetrics learning module.
* [[Programs:Evaluation_portal/Shop/Qualtrics|Survey Resources]]: Survey resources, including a training module for the [http://www.qualtrics.com/ Qualtrics] survey software.  
* [[Programs:Share Space/Overview Logic Model/Edit-a-thons and workshops|Logic Model]]: A visual representation of an editing program. A Logic Model includes what you put into your program (resource inputs), what you do (program activities and participation), and what you plan to achieve (program outputs and resulting outcomes).
* [[TreeViews]]: This page explains how to calculate monthly view statistics for a list of pages.

==How-to Guides==
* [[en:Wikipedia:GLAM/Metropolitan_New_York_Library_Council/Training|A collection of resources on how to run an editathon and train new editors!]]
* [https://outreach.wikimedia.org/wiki/Edit-a-thon_How-To Edit-a-thon How-to]<br>
* [[en:Wikipedia:GLAM/Metropolitan_New_York_Library_Council/Editathon/Lesson_Plan|Editathon lesson plan]]
* [[c:File:Gathering_Wikipedia_Event_metrics_checklist.pdf|Gathering Wikipedia Event metrics checklist]]
* [[w:Wikipedia:Training/For_students|Training for students]]
* [[c:File:Systemic_bias_workshop_kit.pdf|Systemic bias workshop kit]]
* [[w:Wikipedia:Meetup/ArtAndFeminism/HowTo|Art and Feminisim Edit-a-thon How-to Guide]]
* [[c:File:Fashion_Edit-a-thon_Handbook_for_GLAMs.pdf|Fashion Edit-a-thon Handbook for GLAMs]]: Includes great resources for any type of edit-a-thon, including a draft schedule, planning timeline, and glossary.
* [http://www.ncarchivists.org/editathon-toolkit/Editathon Toolkit by North Carolina Triangle Wikipedians]

==Learning Patterns==
Learning patterns are created by volunteers and based on experience and evidence. They're short and helpful resources you can use when planning your event.
*[[Grants:Learning patterns/Afterparty|Afterparty]] tells you why it's important to have a post-event get together to celebrate your achievements.
*[[Grants:Learning patterns/Cookies by the exit|Cookies by the exit]] reminds you to the importance of surveying participants to see what you can do better next time.
*[[Grants:Learning patterns/Fostering affinity groups|Fostering affinity groups]] is important, so women can feel comfortable contributing to Wikipedia together without any worries.
* [[Grants:Learning_patterns/Organize_childcare_during_a_Wikimedia_Event|Organizing childcare during a Wikimedia Event]]
*[[Grants:Learning patterns/Icebreaker|Icebreaker]] explains why it's important to have everyone get to know each other at the start of your event.
*[[Grants:Learning patterns/Informal venue|Informal venue]] discusses how you can have a successful event anywhere, whether it's a coffee shop or a casual environment without formal planning.
*[[Grants:Learning patterns/Let the Media Know|Let the media know]] provides easy ways to promote your event so more people hear about it.
*[[Grants:Learning patterns/Mix newcomers and veterans|Mix newcomers and veterans]] discusses why it's important to have newbies and experienced editors together at an event.
*[[Grants:Learning_patterns/Photographic_evidence|Photographic evidence]] explains why it's important to take photographs!
*[[Grants:Learning patterns/Repeat events|Repeat events]]: Don't just have one event and never have another&nbsp;— have multiple to attract more regular editors and help sustain contributors to Wikipedia.
*[[Grants:Learning patterns/Safe space policy|Safe space policies]] are used to make sure everyone has a fun and safe time at your event.
*[[Grants:Learning_patterns/Six_account_limit|Six account limit]]: Did you know you can only make six new accounts via one IP at a time? So if your event has lots of new potential editors who don't have accounts, here's how you can make new accounts without worry.

==Recent Grants==
* [[Grants:PEG/MMandiberg/Art%2BFeminism_Editathons|Art & Feminism Editathons]]
* [[Grants:PEG/User:Gretchenmcc/Linguistics_Editathon_series:_Improving_female_linguists%27_participation_and_representation_on_Wikipedia|Linguistics Editathon series: Improving female linguists]]
* [[Grants:PEG/UG_KO/FANTasia_Edit-a-thon|FANTasia editathon in Korea]]
* [[Grants:Wiki-ID/Wikipedia:Rintis|Wiki-ID (Indonesia) Events and Meetups]]
* [[Grants:PEG/Keilana/Loyola_Women_in_Science_and_Math_Workshop|Women in Science and Math Workshop]]

==Recent Reports==
* [[Grants:IEG/Art%2BFeminism_Editathon_training_materials_and_network_building/Final|Art & Feminism Editathons]]
* [[Grants:PEG/SMarks/Pollard_Memorial_Library_and_UMass_Lowell_Wikipedia_Edit-A-Thons/Report|Pollard Memorial Library Editathons]]
* [[Grants:PEG/Keilana/Loyola_Women_in_Science_and_Math_Workshop/Report|Women in Science and Math Workshop]]

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