Overview of Deliverables (Bookshelf)
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This page gives you an overview of the deliverables for the Bookshelf Project.
Information about the target audiences for these materials is available at
The materials created as part of the Bookshelf Project include basic "first step" documents, invitations to participate and an in-depth set of resources targeting potential editors, trainers, and evangelists. The materials also provide models for how teachers, professors, and journalists can use Wikipedia in their professional capacity.
| Deliverable | Purpose | Audience |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome Brochure | Attract new authors and assist them with their first steps of becoming a “Wikipedian” | Core (New editors) |
| The World of Wikipedia Video | Create excitement about being part of the global Wikimedia/Wikipedia movement | Core (New editors) |
| Wikipedia User Testimonial Video | Give Wikipedia a human face / attract new contributors by examples of people who already contribute / persuade by real-life arguments (“the moment in my life when I became a Wikipedian”) | Core (New editors) |
| Welcome Podcast | Inspirational call to action | Core (New editors) |
| Anatomy of an Article Poster | Visualize the different parts of a Wikipedia article to make it easier to understand | Core (New editors) |
| Introduction to Free Licenses Leaflet | Explain the basics of free licenses and their purpose | Core (New editors) |
| 10 Good Reasons You Should Make Wikipedia Better Leaflet | Convince people to contribute by highlighting reasons to contribute | Core (New editors) |
| 10 Ways You Can Make Wikipedia Better Leaflet | Convince people to contribute by highlighting how to contribute | Core (New editors) |
| Wikipedia for Teachers Leaflet | Answer the most common questions about Wikipedia and explain norms of conduct, including the issue around quality assurance and deletions | Secondary school teachers |
| Wikipedia for Journalists Leaflet | Answer the most common questions about Wikipedia and explain norms of conduct, including the issue around quality assurance and deletions | Journalists |
| Wikipedia for Corporate Communications Professionals Leaflet | Answer the most common questions about Wikipedia and explain norms of conduct, including the issue around quality assurance and deletions | Corporate communications professionals |
| “Neutral Point of View” in Plain English Video | Explain basic concepts/policies of Wikipedia | All |
| “Only Verifiable Information” in Plain English Video | Explain basic concepts/policies of Wikipedia | All |
| Media literacy: Knowing how to use Wikipedia Brochure | Teach students media literacy with regard to Wikipedia | Secondary school students |
| Lesson Plan #1 for Schools | Give teachers examples of how to integrate Wikipedia in their lessons | Secondary school teachers |
| Lesson Plan #2 for Schools | Give teachers examples of how to integrate Wikipedia in their lessons | Secondary school teachers |
| Lesson Plan #1 for Universities | Give university instructors examples of how to integrate Wikipedia in their courses | University professors |
| Lesson Plan #2 for Universities | Give university instructors examples of how to integrate Wikipedia in their courses | University professors |
| Localization Guidelines Leaflet | Overview of how to use the Bookshelf materials; editorial and visual design guidelines | Wikipedians |
| Train-the-Trainer Screencast Series | Series of screencasts showing how to localize and use the Bookshelf materials | Wikipedians |
| Wikipedia Overview Presentation | Slides community members can use in presentations | Wikpedians |
