2019:Transcription/Transcription workshop
 | This is a Closed submission for Wikimania 2019. It has been reviewed and was not accepted. |
Description edit
Transcription workshop for all skill levels. Bring your favorite public domain book, upload it, and create an index for transcription.
Relationship to the theme edit
This session will address the conference theme — Wikimedia, Free Knowledge and the Sustainable Development Goals — in the following manner:
By hands on demonstration of the transcription task flow, we can share the skills necessary, and demonstrate online book output.
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Session outcomes edit
At the end of the session, the following will have been achieved:
We will demonstrate the transcription workflow resulting in created Index pages in the appropriate wikisource language, enabling transcription at each.
Session leader(s) edit
- Slowking4 - WMDC; WSUG
Session type edit
Each Space at Wikimania 2019 will have specific format requests. The program design prioritises submissions which are future-oriented and directly engage the audience. The format of this submission is a:
- Workshop to identify and troubleshoot preparation of texts. Provide a task flow to address the lack of texts to transcribe.
Requirements edit
The session will work best with these conditions:
- Room: seminar room with overhead projector, etherpad, wifi, power
- Audience:
- Recording: