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'''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.

For examples of communities using the process see:

WSPA participants are working to raise awareness about [[public art]] on a community level by locating art, researching it, and publishing information and images about it in Wikipedia. This work is similar to the [[Save Outdoor Sculpture!]] program, but is more open and collaborative since the final published information will be available in Wikipedia, one of the most visited websites in the world.

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

You can participate in the project by working with the [http://sirismm.si.edu/siris/ariquickstart.htm SOS! Database] and searching for public art in your community.

{{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 state.

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

* Once you have found a list of sculptures is upartworks, click on the title of the artwork for the detailed reportrecord. onCheck ato specificsee sculpture,if there andare possiblyany photosimages.

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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.

* Go 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.

* OrganizeUpdate your information in a spreadsheet which lists the SOS! sculptures found in the database. Update it 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.

* Create another spreadsheet about sculptures found in your community that were not in the SOS! database. Update it with the new information found while at the sculpturesartworkss.

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

* Using your two spreadsheets, 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 you to which you want to contribute 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 artwork. Consider your local library, historical society, tourism department, and newspaper databases. Also considerConsider 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.

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

* Create or Editedit the Wikipedia article for your sculptureartwork.

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

** Use the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Wikipedia Saves Public Art/WSPATemplate| WSPA Article Template]] to keep all articles similar in layout.

** Use the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Wikipedia Saves Public Artart/StyleArticle Guidetemplate|New WSPA StyleArticle Guide]] forto keep all aspectsarticles ofsimilar articlein editinglayout.

** Use the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Wikipedia Saves Public Artart/ImageStyle Uploaderguide| WSPA Image UploadStyle Guide]] for helpall aspects of witharticle photosediting.

** Use the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Public art/Image guide|Image Guide]] for help with photos.

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