Our Resources

Tools and guides to empower your Wikipedia editing and open knowledge advocacy

Resources Overview

Our resources are designed to support students, educators, and advocates in mastering Wikipedia editing and promoting open knowledge. From beginner guides to advanced toolkits, video tutorials, and editable templates, these materials empower you to contribute effectively to the Wiki Student Summit and beyond. Explore the collection below, organized by category, and access tools to enhance your skills.

Editing Guides

Step-by-step guides to help you create and edit Wikipedia articles effectively.

Resource Type Description Access
Wikipedia Editing Guide PDF A beginner’s guide to creating and editing Wikipedia articles, updated for 2023. Download PDF
Advanced Editing Manual PDF In-depth guide for experienced editors, covering citations and templates. Download PDF
Swahili Wikipedia Guide PDF Specialized guide for editing Swahili Wikipedia, including cultural nuances. Download PDF

Toolkits

Collections of tools and resources for open knowledge advocacy and summit participation.

Resource Type Description Access
Open Knowledge Toolkit ZIP Resources for advocating open knowledge, including posters and flyers. Download ZIP
AI Editing Toolkit PDF Guide to using AI tools for Wikipedia editing, from the 2024 summit. Download PDF
Wiki Club Starter Kit ZIP Resources to establish and run a university Wikipedia club. Download ZIP

Video Tutorials

Watch tutorials to learn Wikipedia editing and open knowledge advocacy skills.

Resource Type Description Access
Introduction to Wikipedia Editing Video A 10-minute tutorial on creating your first Wikipedia article. Watch Video
Using AI Tools for Editing Video Tutorial on integrating AI tools for efficient Wikipedia editing. Watch Video
Organizing an Edit-a-Thon Video Guide to planning and hosting a successful Wikipedia edit-a-thon. Watch Video

Templates

Editable templates for creating Wikipedia content and summit materials.

Resource Type Description Access
Article Template DOCX Editable template for drafting Wikipedia articles. Download DOCX
Edit-a-Thon Flyer PSD Customizable flyer for promoting edit-a-thons. Download PSD
Presentation Template PPTX Branded template for summit presentations. Download PPTX

Contribute to Our Resources

Have a tool, guide, or tutorial to share? We welcome contributions from students, educators, and advocates to enrich our resource collection. Submit your materials to support the Wiki Student Summit community.