Learning patterns/Fear of editing

Fear of editing
problemEven with an Oxford degree, I don't feel qualified to edit.
solutionReduce the barrier to enter the community of editors.
endorse
created on11 September, 2014
Category:Learning patterns Category:Outreach patternsCategory:Pages using Probox
Live Learning Pattern Wall
This Learning Pattern was handwritten during Wikimania 2014
Learn more about Program Evaluation team's presence at the conference in London.

What problem does this solve?

«I have a degree from Oxford and I don't feel qualified to edit. Sure others feel the same and could contribute a lot of knowledge.»
«Ditto from Cambridge! I find the extensive use of jargon and initials intimidating. If you turn up as a newbie, other editors are friendly, but they assume you know stuff already. This is not possible without immersion in the organization.»

What is the solution?

«Reduce the barrier to enter by making our knowledge feel relevant.»

New users should look for help in projects like en:Wikipedia:Teahouse, where experienced editors guide new users in the essentials of contributing, as well as other aspects to editing Wikipedia.

«Just try! I had the same feeling while editing in my field of expertise. Get used to wiki life by doing small edits in other areas that interest you. I think after a while you'll feel and realize anything you do is actually useful. Give it a try and stick with us! =) » (posted by ESM)


General considerations

When to use

Endorsements

See also

Other Learning Patterns from Wikimania 2014

References

Category:Draft learning patterns Category:Learning patterns not yet ready for translation Category:Programs learning patterns Category:Training learning patterns Category:Editing workshops learning patterns Category:Editathons learning patterns Category:On-wiki writing contests learning patterns Category:Workshops learning patterns Category:Participation learning patterns Category:Online engagement patterns Category:Low complexity learning patterns Category:Editing training
Category:Draft learning patterns Category:Editathons learning patterns Category:Editing training Category:Editing workshops learning patterns Category:Learning patterns Category:Learning patterns not yet ready for translation Category:Low complexity learning patterns Category:On-wiki writing contests learning patterns Category:Online engagement patterns Category:Outreach patterns Category:Pages using Probox Category:Participation learning patterns Category:Programs learning patterns Category:Training learning patterns Category:Workshops learning patterns