Wikidata:Events/Leveling Up Days 2024
- Welcome!
- The Wikidata Leveling Up Days is an online event designed to welcome new people to Wikidata and to provide an introduction to a selection of useful tools and topics so you can start getting involved with Wikidata. During 6 days of presentations, live editing and social events, we will cover the basis of what you need to know to start exploring and editing Wikidata. Designed as a space to exchange knowledge between newcomers and more experienced editors, the Leveling Up Days focuses on producing entry-level learning materials that participants can watch at their own pace before, during or after the event.
- Participation
- The sessions are open to everyone interested in Wikidata and curious to learn more. Seasoned editors are of course very welcome to join, share their experience with others and maybe even learn something new! The sessions will take place on the online platform Jitsi. Most sessions will be pre-recorded while the Q&A and discussions will take place live during the 6 days of the event, on April 5-7 and April 12-14. If you plan to attend the event, feel free to add your name on the participants list!
Please note that the entire initiative, including the presentations and discussions on various channels, is covered by the Code of Conduct for technical spaces. Please contribute in making the discussion spaces safe and welcoming for everyone.
- Video materials
- We want to give you the opportunity to watch the sessions at your own pace. Most content of the program will be available in video ahead of the event. You will find all the links in the program below. You can also find all the videos produced for the event in the Commons category and in this Youtube playlist.
- Contribute to the event
- There are various ways you can help newcomers and contribute to the event: translating the videos' captions, running self-organized sessions for your language community, and helping answer questions. Have a look at this page for the details.
- Discussions and help
- During and after the event, the Wikidata Help Telegram group will be used as asynchronous support channel. Feel free to join it and ask your questions there. Announcements and discussions about the event take place on this talk page. If you want to reach out to the organizers directly, feel free to contact Lea Lacroix (WMDE) (lea.lacroix_ext
wikimedia.de or @Auregann on Telegram).
Program
🌱 Day 1 - get started with Wikidata
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30min English Live, not recorded |
 Opening session Presentation of the program of the event, how it's going to work, how to watch the videos together and how to contribute to the program. Speakers: Lea Lacroix (WMDE), Lydia Pintscher (WMDE) |
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30min English |
Introduction to Wikidata
Everything you need to know to get started with Wikidata. Speakers: Mohammed Abdulai (WMDE), Lea Lacroix (WMDE)
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60min English Live, not recorded |
Wikidata Clinic: come and ask questions!
Do you have questions about Wikidata that never got answered? Are you struggling with something? Are you an experienced editor and want to support newcomers? The Wikidata Clinic is a live session where we're answering questions together and helping each other. Facilitators: Mohammed Abdulai (WMDE), Ifeatu Nnaobi (WMDE), Lydia Pintscher (WMDE) |
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30min English |
What can I do on Wikidata?
Some experienced editors present what they are working on these days on Wikidata, or their favorite projects. Join to learn more about interesting things in which you could get involved, or to share with other your current workflow on Wikidata! Speakers: Jsamwrites, Ambrosia10, Spinster
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60min English Live, not recorded |
Open live editing
During the open live editing session, people are editing Wikidata together, sharing what they do and supporting each other. Typically, one editor share their screen to show others how they work for a few minutes, then we switch to someone else. Facilitator: Mohammed Abdulai (WMDE) |
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30min English Live, not recorded |
Preparing data using Spreadsheets
Spreadsheets can be a useful tool to prepare data before uploading it to Wikidata with QuickStatements. In the session you can ask questions about how to prepare data and you can see a live demo how to do it using Spreadsheets. Facilitator: Hogü-456 |
| From Friday, April 5th, at 20:00 UTC, to Saturday, April 6th, at 14:00 UTC | Free slots - feel free to schedule your own session here |
🔎 Day 2 - browse and query Wikidata's data
| Session details | Title, description and speakers |
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30min English |
Advanced search & tips on how to find data on Wikidata
Let's look at how to use the search box on the Wikidata website and various tips to run advanced search queries. Speaker: Lydia Pintscher (WMDE)
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30min English |
Introduction to the Query Builder
During this session, we will look at how to use the Query Builder, a friendly interface that will allow you to build your first Wikidata queries, without knowing SPARQL. Speaker: Dnshitobu
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| 30min break | |
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90min English Live workshop, not recorded |
Introduction to SPARQL and the Query Service
During this interactive workshop, we will learn how to use the Wikidata Query Service, a very powerful tool to build lists and visualisations with Wikidata's data. Speaker: VIGNERON You missed this session? No worries, you can also watch this comprehensive video by Asaf Bartov. |
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60min English |
Wikidata live editing - Watch + chat on Youtube, Facebook or Owncast
During this stream, we will do manual editing on biographies of climate scientists and glaciologists. We will talk about aspects to keep in mind give some tips and tricks and also show a few basic tools that will help you become a more efficient Wikidata editor. |
| From Saturday April 6th, at 19:00 UTC, to Sunday, April 7th, at 15:00 UTC | Free slots - feel free to schedule your own session here |
✒️ Day 3 - enhance your editing experience
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90min English Livestream on Zoom |
Decisions that Define Us: Documenting Nigeria’s Supreme Court cases on Wikidata An edit-a-thon/contest aimed at documenting Nigeria’s Supreme Court cases on Wikidata. This session will be on Zoom to learn more, visit the event page. Speakers: Udehb |
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50min English |
A few useful gadgets and scripts for Wikidata
During this session, several experienced users will present scripts and gadgets that can help you editing more easily, or perform some tasks more efficiently. After the initial presentation, the floor will be open to anyone who wants to show a demo of their favorite gadgets and scripts! Speakers: Lydia Pintscher (WMDE), TiagoLubiana, Epìdosis, Jsamwrites
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30min English |
Introduction to Mix'n'Match
Discover Mix'n'match and how to make your first edits on Wikidata connecting information from trusted sources. Speaker: Epìdosis
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30min English |
Introduction to QuickStatements
Discover QuickStatements and how you can prepare and perform batch edits on Wikidata. Speakers: Sannita
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50min English |
Introduction to OpenRefine
We will watch the comprehensive introduction by Emma Carroll and the University of Edinburgh, then discuss OpenRefine and how we use it on our data import projects. |
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50min English Live, not recorded |
Social time & games
Let's chat about Wikidata and other things, play some online Wikidata-based games, and connect with other participants. |
| From Sunday, April 7th, at 20:00 UTC, to Monday, April 8th, at 15:00 UTC | Free slots - feel free to schedule your own session here |
👀 Day 4 - ensure data quality
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50min English Live, not recorded |
Patrolling on Wikidata: how does it work?
Discussion about how editors watch new edits on Wikidata, fix mistakes and vandalism, and take care of Wikidata's data quality. Facilitator: Lea Lacroix (WMDE), Lydia Pintscher (WMDE) |
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50min English Pre-recorded videos and live discussion |
Tools and processes to ensure data quality
We will watch some interesting content from the previous "Data Quality Days" events and discuss data quality together.
Facilitator: Lea Lacroix (WMDE) |
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60min English Live, not recorded |
Open live editing
During the open live editing session, people are editing Wikidata together, sharing what they do and supporting each other. Typically, one editor share their screen to show others how they work for a few minutes, then we switch to someone else. Facilitator: Lea Lacroix (WMDE) |
| From Friday, April 12th, at 19:00 UTC, to Saturday, April 13th, at 14:00 UTC | Free slots - feel free to schedule your own session here |
🧩️ Day 5 - connect Wikidata with sister projects
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50min English |
Connect Wikidata and Wikipedia: the basics
In this session, we will discover how to connect and use Wikidata on other Wikimedia projects like Wikipedia and Commons. Speaker: Jsamwrites, facilitator: Danny Benjafield (WMDE)
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30min English |
Using Wikidata on Wikipedia: an example
In this session, we will look at an example of Wikidata-powered infobox on English Wikipedia. Speaker: BrokenSegue, facilitator: Danny Benjafield (WMDE)
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30min English |
Databox: your simple Wikidata-powered infobox
In this session, we will discover Databox, a standard Wikidata-powered infobox that can be installed on your Wikipedia without any knowledge of code. Speaker: Shahadusadik, facilitator: Danny Benjafield (WMDE)
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30min English |
Using Wikidata on Wikivoyage: an example
In this session, we will look at an example of Wikidata-powered tools on German Wikivoyage. Speaker: DerFussi, facilitator: Danny Benjafield (WMDE)
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50min English |
Using Wikidata on Wikisource: an example
In this session, we will look at an example of Wikidata-powered tools on Bengali Wikisource. Speaker: Bodhisattwa, facilitator: Danny Benjafield (WMDE)
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30min English |
Listeria: generate lists based on Wikidata
In this session, we will explore ways to use Listeria and dynamic Wikidata-powered lists on Wikipedia. Speaker: Jane023, facilitator: Danny Benjafield (WMDE)
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60min English |
Wikidata live editing - Watch + chat on Youtube, Facebook or Owncast
During this stream, we will both see how sitelinks can inspire article creations and various aspects of Wikimedia Commons images. |
| From Saturday April 13th, at 19:00 UTC, to Sunday, April 14th, at 15:00 UTC | Free slots - feel free to schedule your own session here |
💝 Day 6 - share & connect
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30min English Live, not recorded |
Wrap-up
 During this session, we will have a look back at the topics and discussions we covered during the event and talk about next steps. Speakers: Lea Lacroix (WMDE) |
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50min English Live, not recorded |
Wikidata Clinic: come and ask questions!
Do you have questions about Wikidata that never got answered? Are you struggling with something? Are you an experienced editor and want to support newcomers? The Wikidata Clinic is a live session where we're answering questions together and helping each other. Facilitators: Mohammed Abdulai (WMDE), Lydia Pintscher (WMDE) |
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50min English Live, not recorded |
Social time & games
Let's chat about Wikidata and other things, play some online Wikidata-based games, and connect with other participants. |
| From Sunday, April 14th, at 19:00 UTC, to Monday, April 15th, at 15:00 UTC | Free slots - feel free to schedule your own session here |
See also
Feel free to add more links here!
🚀 Event useful links
- Commons category: Wikidata Leveling Up Days 2024
- Videos prepared for the event recorded during the event
- Youtube playlist of the videos
- Notes-taking Etherpad
- Post-event feedback survey
- Wikidata help portal
💬 Telegram and other social media
- Wikidata Help Telegram group
- Wikidata general Telegram group
- All Wikidata community channels
- On Mastodon & co: #Wikidata #LevelingUpDays