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4 What is WikiNews? Free content source MediaWiki software Building community

5 Who is involved? 4000+ registered users worldwide 12 languages From reader, to editor, to wiki-addict…

6 When did it happen? Beta November 2004 Ideal meets Reality & implodes: The tsunami of Dec. 26 This week, 18 articles per day

7 Why do people do this? Covering what interests them Supporting the community

8 How is it working? Typical article: Synthesis –But with references Original reporting –Mostly local –Photojournalism

9 Further Questions?

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