Wikipedia:Wiki Science Competition 2023 in the Igbo Community

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The Wiki Science Competition celebrates the fusion of science and photography through an international photo contest. It invites participants to showcase the wonders of science through captivating imagery. This competition serves as a platform for individuals to share their scientific discoveries and phenomena. The Science Wiki Contest spans from November 1 to December 31, 2023, inviting participants globally. Originating in Estonia, it expanded to Europe in 2015 and reached other parts of the world by 2017. The Igbo Wikimedians are actively engaging in the 2023 competition and encouraging their members to join either by uploading science related media on commons or creating/translating science related articles on the Igbo Wikipedia—a first for Nigeria in Wiki science competition.

To take part, you must own the media you intend to share on Commons and have the necessary permissions. Ensure your submissions are of high quality, with proper descriptions detailing the subject, location, and relevant information. Categorize your photos appropriately under Images from Wiki Science Competition 2023 in the Igbo Community on Commons. Click here to see this category. For further guidelines see the international rules.

  • Joining the dashboard is essential for your entries to count in the competition.
  • Spread the word using hashtags like #WSC2023, #WikiScience, and #WikiScience2023.


The kind of media to upload[edit]

The competition is divided into nine sections. They are:

  • People in science do you have a picture of a Nobel laureate that you've been wanting to upload on the Commons? We need your scientist photos! (Especially if they're wearing proper clothing, like the Personal Protective Equipment)
  • Microscopy. images of a small object
  • Astronomy
  • Scientific equipment or tools
  • Non-photographic media. We know you've got some great drawings you've done; or computer images; or even audio or video of research results, or scientific procedures being performed. Please free fre to upload them.
  • Image set. This group is for three to ten connected graphics or more.
  • Wildlife and Nature This category is for wildlife that you see growing or living in the wild, including micro photography.
  • Other aspects : archaeology, volcanology, X-ray imaging, etc.
  • Translations create or translate science related articles on the Igbo Wikipedia

These categories were from the US Page

Prizes[edit]

Commons[edit]

The winning photos/media will be selected and awarded the following prizes:

  • First position - ₦30, 000 Naira
  • second position - ₦25, 000 Naira
  • Third Position - ₦20, 000 Naira
  • Fourth position - ₦15, 000 Naira
  • Fifth position - ₦10, 000 Naira
All prizes will be disbursed as shopping vouchers.

Winning Photos[edit]

Wikipedia[edit]

Prizes will be awarded to the top contributors on Igbo Wikipedia based on the creation or translation of clean articles.

5 points for each cleanly created/translated article
₦30, 000 Naira

₦25, 000 Naira

₦20, 000 Naira

₦15, 000 Naira

₦10, 000 Naira

All prizes will be disbursed as shopping vouchers.

Join[edit]

Sign up if you want to participate in this competition. Use this code to Sign your name below #~~~~

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