[HOT] Fwd: [OSM-talk] Open Street Map docs and GSoC Doc Summit

Kate Chapman kate at maploser.com
Tue Aug 2 10:53:50 BST 2011


Sorry to cross post to the HOT list, but does any have any good ideas
to propose?

Documentation seems to be what we spend much of our time working on in
the field.

For example Jeff Haack has been writing a new user manual with Emir
Hartato and Vasanthi (our summer interns from the University of
Indonesia).

Thanks,

Kate


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From: adam <adam at flossmanuals.net>
Date: Tue, Aug 2, 2011 at 5:49 PM
Subject: [OSM-talk] Open Street Map docs and GSoC Doc Summit
To: talk at openstreetmap.org


hi,

I am new to the OSM docs list but I wanted to encourage the Doc team
and individuals on the list to apply for the GSoC Documentation Summit
(details below):
https://sites.google.com/site/docsprintsummit/

You can apply as an individual or a group.  Applications close Friday
(5th), application process takes about 2-5 mins :)

It will be a great summit and focuses on developing concrete outcomes
(books) and an unconference to get people talking about free
documentation of free software. A great way to meet people in the free
doc sector and to attract new comers to your doc team :)

adam





This is a call for proposals for the 2011 Google Summer of Code Doc
Camp. Individuals and projects are invited to submit proposals for the
GSoC Doc Camp to be held at Google's Mountain View headquarters
(California) 17 October - 21 October.

The GSoC Doc Camp is a place for documentors to meet, work on
documentation and share their documentation experiences. The camp aims
to improve free documentation materials and skills in GSoC projects
and individuals and help form the identity of the emergent free
documentation sector.

The Doc Camp will consist of 2 major components - an unconference and
3-5 short form Book Sprints to produce 'Quick Start' guides for
specific GSoC projects.

The unconference will explore topics proposed by the participants. Any
topic on free documentation of free software can be proposed for
discussion during the event.

Each Quick Start Sprint will bring together 5-8 individuals to produce
a book on a specific GSoC project. All participants of the Doc Camp
must attend a sprint. The Quick Start books will be launched at the
opening party for the GSoC Mentors summit immediately following the
event.

Individuals with a passion for free documentation about free software
may apply to attend by filling out the application form
<https://sites.google.com/site/docsprintsummit/registration> and
submitting before 5 August, 2011. Those wishing to attend do not need
to be from a GSoC project. Accommodation and food will be covered by
the GSoC Doc Camp. Part or complete travel costs can also be applied
for as part of the application process.

Quick Start Sprint projects will be chosen from proposals submitted to
the GSoC Doc Camp before 5 August, 2011 through the application form
<https://sites.google.com/site/docsprintsummit/registration>.
Applications for Quick Start Sprints are invited from projects that
are part of the 2011 GSoC program. Quick Start Sprint proposals can
nominate up to 5 individuals to attend and participate in the proposed
sprint. A Quick Sprint proposal does not have to nominate individuals
to participate - you can also use this as an opportunity to promote
your project to Doc Camp participants. If the proposal is accepted the
accommodation and food costs will be covered by the Doc Camp for any
listed individuals and part or complete travel costs for each can be
applied for (if applicable).

The GSoC Doc Camp is co-organised by GSoC and FLOSS Manuals. Books
Sprints and unconference facilitation conducted by Adam Hyde.

If you have questions, please contact Carol Smith at carols at google.com
and/or Adam Hyde at adam at flossmanuals.net.

--
Adam Hyde
Founder, FLOSS Manuals
Project Manager, Booki
Book Sprint Facilitator
mobile :+ 49 177 4935122
identi.ca : @eset
booki.flossmanuals.net : @adam

http://www.flossmanuals.net
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