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'''Step 1: Consult the Save Outdoor Sculpture! Database'''

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* Go to the [http://sirismm.si.edu/siris/ariquickstart.htm SOS Database] to find what public artworks were documented in your community.

'''The SOS! to Wikipedia Process''' is a systematized way to use the information and images contained in the [http://sirismm.si.edu/siris/ariquickstart.htm SOS! Database] as a starting point to make Wikipedia articles on a city by city basis. By using this data as a starting point you will begin with one good reference and be on your way to meeting the [[Wikipedia:Notability|notability guidelines]]. Depending on how many works of public art are in your area, you might find it helpful to work as a team or at least with a partner.

- Click on your state, then city. (Cities may have only one, or hundreds, or none, depending on the size.)

- Once a list of sculptures is up, go to ''Click here for more information'' for the detailed report on a specific sculpture and possibly more photos.

For examples of communities using the process see:

{{for|the '''Indianapolis Public art project'''|WP:WikiProject Public art/Indy}}

{{for|the '''Milwaukee Public art project'''|WP:WikiProject Public art/Milwaukee}}

{{for|the '''Washington D.C. Public art project'''|WP:WikiProject Public art/D.C.}}

If you'd prefer to work on a single work of public art, consult the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Public art/Article template|New Article Guide]].

===The Process===

'''Step 1: Consult the Save Outdoor Sculpture! Database'''

* Go to the [http://sirismm.si.edu/siris/ariquickstart.htm SOS! Database] to find what public artworks were documented in your communitystate.

-* ClickAfter onyou find your state, thenfind a city. you'd like to work with (Citiescities may have only one artwork, or hundreds, or none, depending on). the size.)

* Once you have found a list of artworks, click on the title of the artwork for the detailed record. Check to see if there are any images.

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'''Step 2: Verify the Save Outdoor Sculpture! Data'''

* Create a new spreadsheet which lists the SOS! artworks found in the SOS! database, or identify which specific artworks you want to investigate.

* VisitGo out and visit the artworks, verifyingand verify their current locations___location, artist name, title and creation date (as possible).

-* Photograph and Geolocategeolocate each sculptureartwork while you are on-site. Upload your photos to a Flickr account.

* Create an Excel Doc titled SOS-IN which lists the SOS! sculptures found in the database.

-* Update ityour spreadsheet with the verified information found while at the sculpturesartworks.

* Acquire existing images from the SOS! database and upload them to Flickr.

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'''Step 3: Find What’s Missing'''

* IdentifySearch for and identify public artworks that were not surveyed by SOS!, or that are new to your community.

* Create another spreadsheet about these artworks.

* Visit the artworks, documenting their locations, artist, title and date.

-* Photograph and Geolocategeolocate each sculptureartwork while you are on-site. Upload your photos to a Flickr account.

-* Update it with the new information found while at the sculpturesartworkss.

* Create an Excel Doc titled SOS-NOT IN of sculptures found in your community that were not in the SOS! database.

- Update it with the new information found while at the sculptures.

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'''Step 4: Consult Wikipedia and Prioritize Articles'''

* Using your SOS-INtwo and SOS-NOT IN documentsspreadsheets, search Wikipedia for eachexisting sculpturearticles. Search a lot. Considerand consider the various titles the sculptureartworks might have.

-** Is there already a good article on the work?

-** Is there already a “stub” article that needs to be expanded?

-** Is there no article at all?

* Prioritize whichthe articles to which you want to contribute to, or create.

** Be sure to note the general Wikipedia [[WP:N| Notability Guideline]]: If a topic has received significant coverage in reliable sources that are independent of the subject, it is presumed to satisfy the inclusion criteria for a stand-alone article.

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'''Step 5: Research and Edit/Create an Article'''

* Consult available printed and online resources to research the history of the sculptureartwork. Consider your local library, historical society, tourism department, and newspaper databases. Consider other local and state institutions, including ones that may house the original SOS! survey records.

-* Research the artist who made the artwork. If they are available to contact, they are often a great source of information.

- Consider newspaper databases, your local library, historical society or tourism department. Also consider state-level institutions.

-* Keep in mind that all information on Wikipedia has to have a source. Original research cannot be included in theyour article.

- Research the artist. If they are available to contact, they are often a great source of information.

* Create or Editedit the Wikipedia article for your sculptureartwork.

- Keep in mind that all information on Wikipedia has to have a source. Original research cannot be included in the article.

* Upload images from the existing SOS! database and your new photographs to either Wikimedia Commons or Wikipedia.

* Create or Edit the Wikipedia article for your sculpture.

-** Use the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Wikipedia Saves Public Artart/WSPATemplateArticle template| WSPANew Article TemplateGuide]] to keep all articles similar in layout.

-** Use the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Wikipedia Saves Public Artart/Style Guideguide| WSPA Style Guide]] for all aspects of article editing.

-** Use the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Wikipedia Saves Public Artart/Image Uploaderguide| WSPA Image Upload Guide]] for help with photos.

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