What Kind of Wikimedian Are You?

Take this test to know what kind of Wikimedia volunteer you are.

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1 / 10

What type of media do you most enjoy consuming in your free time?

Reading long-form articles, essays, and non-fiction books.

Browsing social media and news feeds, looking at images and short videos.

Listening to music, podcasts, or audiobooks.

Watching documentaries, educational videos, or historical films.

Reading and editing poetry, short stories, or plays.

2 / 10

You’re trying to learn about a new topic. How do you start?

I find and read a comprehensive book or academic paper on the subject.

I search for a short, clear summary on the internet.

I look up the meaning of specific terms and jargon related to the topic.

I try to find a step-by-step guide or manual to learn how to do something.

I look for quotes and key ideas from experts and historical figures.

3 / 10

Which task do you find most satisfying?

Organizing and categorizing a large collection of items.

Checking a text for spelling and grammatical errors

Creating a short, clear, and concise definition for a complex word.

Finding the best image or video to illustrate an idea.

Fact-checking a claim to ensure it is accurate.

4 / 10

Imagine you’re at a library. Where do you gravitate first?

The reference section, to cross-reference facts and figures.

The historical archives, looking for original documents and old books.

The fiction section, to find a new novel or classic story.

The self-help or instructional books section.

The art and photography collections.

5 / 10

What’s your approach to a disagreement or debate?

I try to provide verifiable facts and citations to support my argument.

I focus on the main points and try to simplify the core issue for others.

I'm most interested in the precise meaning of the words being used.

I try to find a visual or a diagram to explain my point.

I look for a memorable or powerful quote that perfectly summarizes the situation.

6 / 10

You have a rare, old book. What do you do with it?

I'd be excited to share it with the world by transcribing it for others to read.

I'd take a picture of the cover and some pages to share online.

I'd use it to look up the origins of some of the words inside.

I'd use it as a reference for a new article I'm writing.

I'd look for powerful quotes from the book to share.

7 / 10

What do you find most interesting about historical figures?

Their key achievements and the major events of their life.

Their most well-known and impactful quotes.

The language and terminology they used in their time.

The images and portraits that exist of them.

The original documents or texts they wrote.

8 / 10

You’re starting a personal project. What’s your first step?

I create an outline and a detailed plan.

I find all the necessary tools and supplies.

I look up how to perform each step.

I find inspiring images and videos for my "mood board."

I create a list of key terms and concepts.

9 / 10

What do you do if you find an error online?

I'd find the original source to verify the information.

I'd try to find a better, clearer image to replace the bad one.

I'd correct the spelling and grammar.

I'd look for a better, more concise way to phrase the content.

I'd look up the definition of any terms I don't understand.

10 / 10

Which phrase best describes you?

"Knowledge is power."

"A picture is worth a thousand words."

"The devil is in the details."

"Step-by-step, you can do anything."

"I stand on the shoulders of giants."