Finding where to contribute on Wikidata isn't always straightforward, especially with structured and lexicographical data spread across multiple WikiProjects and languages. Identifying a gap, and knowing how to act on it, can be harder than making the edit itself.
This session introduces Dustpan and Broomstick, two tools developed by Wikicollabs that help contributors discover opportunities to improve Wikidata. Dustpan helps contributors find Items with missing information by selecting a WikiProject, a category of missing information, and, where available, an additional scope. For example, contributors working with WikiProject Sum of All Paintings can use Dustpan to find paintings that are missing information, such as the creator or material used. Broomstick focuses on lexicographical data, helping contributors uncover Lexemes that can be improved across different languages, including issues involving Senses, Forms, and misplaced statements.
Through live demonstrations, participants will see how finding a gap leads to a specific edit they can make on Wikidata. By the end of the session, participants will be able to use Dustpan and Broomstick to find where to contribute on Wikidata. We also welcome suggestions for which WikiProjects and languages the tools should support next.
