The Miracle Workers Wikithon #2

The Devil’s Porridge Museum commemorates HM Factory Gretna, the largest munitions factory in the world during the First World War and explores the stories of the Solway Military Coast during the Second World War and beyond. The museum uses artefacts, information panels, film and audio, photographs and oral histories to bring the fascinating history of this Border area to life!

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Join The Devil's Porridge Museum in celebrating the munitions workers at World War One!

HM Factory Gretna was the largest munitions factory built in World War One, straddling the borders of England and Scotland. Thousands of people worked there during the war, and research volunteers at The Devil's Porridge Museum have spent the last few months uncovering this previously untold history.Now we want to write biographical articles of the more notable workers at the Factory onto Wikipedia!Wikipedia is the fifth most read website in the world, and as an online encyclopaedia is often the first port of call for those dabbling in online research. <a href="https://wikimediafoundation.org/our-work/addressing-wikipedias-gender-gap/facts/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">However, Wikipedia has a gender problem. Most of its biographical articles are written by and about men</a>. HM Factory Gretna was a large employer of women during the war, and many of these women workers, or 'Gretna Girls' as they were known, were doing dangerous jobs previously reserved for men.Participants will learn the basics of Wikipedia editing during this online Wikithon, and will be supported during the session in creating or improving upon Wikipedia articles for HM Factory Gretna workers. No prior knowledge is needed as full training will be given. However, it is recommended that you sign up for a Wikipedia account prior to this workshop. You can do that <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:CreateAccount&returnto=Wikipedia:Why_create_an_account%3F" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>. You will learn valuable digital skills, be supported throughout, and meet other Wiki Editors who have the common goal of improving Wikipedia. If you have any issues, contact @lauranoakes on twitter or email laura@devilsporridge.org.uk. Join us to write untold histories onto the online encyclopaedia!Helpful Links<ul><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Getting_started" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Getting started</a> - a list of resources for new Wikipedia contributors.</li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:The_Wikipedia_Adventure" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Wikipedia Adventure</a> - learn how to edit Wikipedia in an hour by going on a fun space adventure!</li><li><a href="https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/training" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Wikipedia training </a>- a library of training modules ranging from editing essentials to sources and citations.</li></ul>

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