Hello, World!
#BookDash applications for June 2024 are now OPEN!
Join us in a week-long event of collaboration & meet community members from around the world!
Apply to participate by 26 April: https://forms.gle/Paung2WcZvbyMpss9
Learn more in this thread
What is Book Dash?
Book Dash is our bi-annual edit-a-thon for The Turing Way project and guides, a space for documentation, coffee chats, and collaboration of all sorts! Imagine a week-long Collaboration Cafe with our global community... and more!
Who can apply to Book Dash?
Everyone and all skills are welcome! However, we do recommend that you know a bit more about us and what we’re all about before applying.
Learn more in our chapter: https://the-turing-way.netlify.app/community-handbook/bookdash.html
How do I apply?
Make a copy of this template: https://tinyurl.com/tw-bookdash-template.
Check out the two videos below made by Susana Roman Garcia of the #datahazards project and @aleesteele to help you apply.
Reach out if you have any questions, we're here to help! Join a #CollaborationCafe, get started with ongoing discussions on Github, and/or join us on slack!
Tips for Applying
https://youtube.com/watch?v=yM2890OCOKk
Susana's three tips for applying for #BookDash:
- Ask for help
- Be patient
- Work with others
Learn more about her application process!
Application walk-through: https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZG-KxZzOGXo
- Learn more about the application process
- Walk through each question
- Learn from Susana's experience collaborating with the #datahazards team and choosing working sessions
Note: this video was prepared in July 2023, and some information may be slightly out of date.
I have other questions! Where can I ask for help?
Join us at our next Collaboration Cafe on 3 April 2024, where we'll be hosting an open Q&A about the Book Dash: https://annuel2.framapad.org/p/ttw-collaboration-cafe
You can also write to The Turing Way core staff members by emailing turingway@turing.ac.uk.