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==About Boston and Cambridge== <br />
MIT is located in [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Cambridge_(Massachusetts) Cambridge], which is directly north of [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Boston Boston] across the Charles River. The Saturday–Sunday–Monday portion of the event will take place on the MIT Campus, in Building 32 (the Stata Center). Friday will take place at museums across the area, likely centered in museums in downtown Boston. Our Friday night reception will take place at the Waterworks Museum in downtown Boston. <br />
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== Transportation ==<br />
The public transportation system in Boston and Cambridge is "the T", including both subway and bus. The Kendall Square station on the Red Line subway is the closest to the Stata Center. The Red Line runs north to the rest of Cambridge, and south through Downtown Boston, South Boston, and Quincy.<br />
<br />
In addition, the 1 bus stops on Massachusetts Avenue at the center of campus and travels directly across the river into the Back Bay neighborhood; this is a convenient way to access the western branches of the Green Line while avoiding a circuitous route through Downtown Boston.<br />
<br />
You must purchase a "Charlie Card" to ride the T -- most subway and many trolley stations have kiosks to do so, but bus stations generally do not. See more about [https://www.mbta.com/fares/charliecard purchasing a Charlie Card] and the [https://cdn.mbta.com/sites/default/files/maps/2019-09-01-mbta-system-map-full-revised-2019-08-30.pdf T system map].<br />
<br />
== Lodging ==<br />
The closest hotels to MIT are the [https://www.marriott.com/hotels/maps/travel/boscb-boston-marriott-cambridge/ Marriott], [https://www.marriott.com/hotels/maps/travel/boscm-residence-inn-boston-cambridge/ Residence Inn], and [https://www.kendallhotel.com/ Kendall Hotel].<br />
<br />
Several hostels are also available in Boston proper. We have a discount code for Hosteling International, available below.<br />
<br />
Those looking for a hotel on a budget might consider staying in [[voy:Quincy_(Massachusetts)|Quincy]], which is a ~30 minute T ride south of Cambridge on the Red Line; you can get rooms in the $100–150 range. Some hotels convenient to T stations include:<br />
<br />
* [https://www.reservationcounter.com/hotels/show/6005e08/best-western-adams-inn-quincy-ma/ Best Western Quincy], walk to North Quincy station<br />
* [https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/hojo/quincy-massachusetts/howard-johnson-quincy-boston/overview Howard Johnson], walk to Wollaston station<br />
* [https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-braintree/best-western-braintree-inn/propertyCode.22066.html Best Western Braintree], short Uber/Lyft to Quincy Adams station<br />
* [https://www.extendedstayamerica.com/hotels/ma/boston/braintree Extended Stay America], short Uber/Lyft to Quincy Adams station<br />
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=== Discount rates ===<br />
;[https://www.marriott.com/hotels/maps/travel/boscb-boston-marriott-cambridge/ Boston Marriott Cambridge]<br />
:50 Broadway, Cambridge, MA (5 to 10-minute walk)<br />
:Discounted Rate: $299/night available until October 17th<br />
:[https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1568745699677&key=GRP&app=resvlink Book Here to Secure the Discount]<br />
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;[https://www.hiusa.org/hostels/massachusetts/boston/boston?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh6qUybLd5AIVjZ6fCh2AkQMhEAAYAyAAEgK5mfD_BwE Hosteling International Boston]<br />
:19 Stuart Street, Boston, MA (15-minute drive)<br />
:Rates ranging from $45-$260/night<br />
:'''Save 15% by using Wiki19 discount booking code''' by October 1st<br />
:Save 10% by using Wiki19 discount booking after October 1st while rooms last<br />
<br />
== Food and Drink ==<br />
Near MIT<br />
:[https://www.cloverfoodlab.com/ Clover Food Lab] - vegetarian<br />
:[https://flourbakery.com/locations/central-square/ Flour] - coffee, sandwiches, pastry<br />
:[http://mamalehs.com/ Mamaleh's] - Jewish deli inspired restaurant<br />
:[https://www.vestercafe.com/menu Vester] - coffee, matcha, sandwiches<br />
:[http://www.annastaqueria.com/locations/ Anna's Taqueria] - burritos and tacos with [http://www.annastaqueria.com/menu/allergy_info/ generally clear nutritional info] for vegetarian/vegan eaters<br />
:[https://www.veggiegalaxy.com/ Veggie Galaxy] - a slight walk but vegetarian and vegan-friendly diner classics including vegan bakery</div>AmandaRRhttps://wikiconference.org/index.php?title=2019/Travel&diff=143472019/Travel2019-10-01T14:51:17Z<p>AmandaRR: /* Food and Drink */</p>
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You're welcome to edit and help expand!<br />
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<br />
==About Boston and Cambridge== <br />
MIT is located in [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Cambridge_(Massachusetts) Cambridge], which is directly north of [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Boston Boston] across the Charles River. The Saturday–Sunday–Monday portion of the event will take place on the MIT Campus, in Building 32 (the Stata Center). Friday will take place at museums across the area, likely centered in museums in downtown Boston. Our Friday night reception will take place at the Waterworks Museum in downtown Boston. <br />
<br />
== Transportation ==<br />
The public transportation system in Boston and Cambridge is "the T", including both subway and bus. The Kendall Square station on the Red Line subway is the closest to the Stata Center. The Red Line runs north to the rest of Cambridge, and south through Downtown Boston, South Boston, and Quincy.<br />
<br />
In addition, the 1 bus stops on Massachusetts Avenue at the center of campus and travels directly across the river into the Back Bay neighborhood; this is a convenient way to access the western branches of the Green Line while avoiding a circuitous route through Downtown Boston.<br />
<br />
You must purchase a "Charlie Card" to ride the T -- most subway and many trolley stations have kiosks to do so, but bus stations generally do not. See more about [https://www.mbta.com/fares/charliecard purchasing a Charlie Card] and the [https://cdn.mbta.com/sites/default/files/maps/2019-09-01-mbta-system-map-full-revised-2019-08-30.pdf T system map].<br />
<br />
== Lodging ==<br />
The closest hotels to MIT are the [https://www.marriott.com/hotels/maps/travel/boscb-boston-marriott-cambridge/ Marriott], [https://www.marriott.com/hotels/maps/travel/boscm-residence-inn-boston-cambridge/ Residence Inn], and [https://www.kendallhotel.com/ Kendall Hotel].<br />
<br />
Several hostels are also available in Boston proper. We have a discount code for Hosteling International, available below.<br />
<br />
Those looking for a hotel on a budget might consider staying in [[voy:Quincy_(Massachusetts)|Quincy]], which is a ~30 minute T ride south of Cambridge on the Red Line; you can get rooms in the $100–150 range. Some hotels convenient to T stations include:<br />
<br />
* [https://www.reservationcounter.com/hotels/show/6005e08/best-western-adams-inn-quincy-ma/ Best Western Quincy], walk to North Quincy station<br />
* [https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/hojo/quincy-massachusetts/howard-johnson-quincy-boston/overview Howard Johnson], walk to Wollaston station<br />
* [https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-braintree/best-western-braintree-inn/propertyCode.22066.html Best Western Braintree], short Uber/Lyft to Quincy Adams station<br />
* [https://www.extendedstayamerica.com/hotels/ma/boston/braintree Extended Stay America], short Uber/Lyft to Quincy Adams station<br />
<br />
=== Discount rates ===<br />
;[https://www.marriott.com/hotels/maps/travel/boscb-boston-marriott-cambridge/ Boston Marriott Cambridge]<br />
:50 Broadway, Cambridge, MA (5 to 10-minute walk)<br />
:Discounted Rate: $299/night available until October 17th<br />
:[https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1568745699677&key=GRP&app=resvlink Book Here to Secure the Discount]<br />
<br />
;[https://www.hiusa.org/hostels/massachusetts/boston/boston?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh6qUybLd5AIVjZ6fCh2AkQMhEAAYAyAAEgK5mfD_BwE Hosteling International Boston]<br />
:19 Stuart Street, Boston, MA (15-minute drive)<br />
:Rates ranging from $45-$260/night<br />
:'''Save 15% by using Wiki19 discount booking code''' by October 1st<br />
:Save 10% by using Wiki19 discount booking after October 1st while rooms last<br />
<br />
== Food and Drink ==<br />
Near MIT<br />
:[https://www.cloverfoodlab.com/ Clover Food Lab] - vegetarian<br />
:[https://flourbakery.com/locations/central-square/ Flour] - coffee, sandwiches, pastry<br />
:[http://mamalehs.com/ Mamaleh's] - Jewish deli inspired restaurant<br />
:[https://www.vestercafe.com/menu Vester] - coffee, matcha, sandwiches<br />
:[http://www.annastaqueria.com/locations/ Anna's Taqueria] - burritos and tacos with [http://www.annastaqueria.com/menu/allergy_info/ generally clear nutritional info] for vegetarian/vegan eaters</div>AmandaRRhttps://wikiconference.org/index.php?title=2019/Travel&diff=143462019/Travel2019-10-01T14:47:41Z<p>AmandaRR: /* Transportation */ charlie card info</p>
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<div>{{2019}}<br />
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<div style="background-color: #F0F0F0; text-align: center; padding: 10px; margin: 0 auto; margin-bottom: 5px; width: 90%;"><br />
;This page is under construction.<br />
<br />
You're welcome to edit and help expand!<br />
</div><br />
<br />
==About Boston and Cambridge== <br />
MIT is located in [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Cambridge_(Massachusetts) Cambridge], which is directly north of [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Boston Boston] across the Charles River. The Saturday–Sunday–Monday portion of the event will take place on the MIT Campus, in Building 32 (the Stata Center). Friday will take place at museums across the area, likely centered in museums in downtown Boston. Our Friday night reception will take place at the Waterworks Museum in downtown Boston. <br />
<br />
== Transportation ==<br />
The public transportation system in Boston and Cambridge is "the T", including both subway and bus. The Kendall Square station on the Red Line subway is the closest to the Stata Center. The Red Line runs north to the rest of Cambridge, and south through Downtown Boston, South Boston, and Quincy.<br />
<br />
In addition, the 1 bus stops on Massachusetts Avenue at the center of campus and travels directly across the river into the Back Bay neighborhood; this is a convenient way to access the western branches of the Green Line while avoiding a circuitous route through Downtown Boston.<br />
<br />
You must purchase a "Charlie Card" to ride the T -- most subway and many trolley stations have kiosks to do so, but bus stations generally do not. See more about [https://www.mbta.com/fares/charliecard purchasing a Charlie Card] and the [https://cdn.mbta.com/sites/default/files/maps/2019-09-01-mbta-system-map-full-revised-2019-08-30.pdf T system map].<br />
<br />
== Lodging ==<br />
The closest hotels to MIT are the [https://www.marriott.com/hotels/maps/travel/boscb-boston-marriott-cambridge/ Marriott], [https://www.marriott.com/hotels/maps/travel/boscm-residence-inn-boston-cambridge/ Residence Inn], and [https://www.kendallhotel.com/ Kendall Hotel].<br />
<br />
Several hostels are also available in Boston proper. We have a discount code for Hosteling International, available below.<br />
<br />
Those looking for a hotel on a budget might consider staying in [[voy:Quincy_(Massachusetts)|Quincy]], which is a ~30 minute T ride south of Cambridge on the Red Line; you can get rooms in the $100–150 range. Some hotels convenient to T stations include:<br />
<br />
* [https://www.reservationcounter.com/hotels/show/6005e08/best-western-adams-inn-quincy-ma/ Best Western Quincy], walk to North Quincy station<br />
* [https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/hojo/quincy-massachusetts/howard-johnson-quincy-boston/overview Howard Johnson], walk to Wollaston station<br />
* [https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-braintree/best-western-braintree-inn/propertyCode.22066.html Best Western Braintree], short Uber/Lyft to Quincy Adams station<br />
* [https://www.extendedstayamerica.com/hotels/ma/boston/braintree Extended Stay America], short Uber/Lyft to Quincy Adams station<br />
<br />
=== Discount rates ===<br />
;[https://www.marriott.com/hotels/maps/travel/boscb-boston-marriott-cambridge/ Boston Marriott Cambridge]<br />
:50 Broadway, Cambridge, MA (5 to 10-minute walk)<br />
:Discounted Rate: $299/night available until October 17th<br />
:[https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1568745699677&key=GRP&app=resvlink Book Here to Secure the Discount]<br />
<br />
;[https://www.hiusa.org/hostels/massachusetts/boston/boston?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIh6qUybLd5AIVjZ6fCh2AkQMhEAAYAyAAEgK5mfD_BwE Hosteling International Boston]<br />
:19 Stuart Street, Boston, MA (15-minute drive)<br />
:Rates ranging from $45-$260/night<br />
:'''Save 15% by using Wiki19 discount booking code''' by October 1st<br />
:Save 10% by using Wiki19 discount booking after October 1st while rooms last<br />
<br />
== Food and Drink ==<br />
Near MIT<br />
:[https://www.cloverfoodlab.com/ Clover Food Lab] - vegetarian<br />
:[https://flourbakery.com/locations/central-square/ Flour] - coffee, sandwiches, pastry<br />
:[http://mamalehs.com/ Mamaleh's] - Jewish deli inspired restaurant<br />
:[https://www.vestercafe.com/menu Vester] - coffee, matcha, sandwiches</div>AmandaRRhttps://wikiconference.org/index.php?title=Submissions:2019/A_Colonizer%27s_Account:_the_Use_and_Mis-use_of_Historical_Sources&diff=13909Submissions:2019/A Colonizer's Account: the Use and Mis-use of Historical Sources2019-09-18T19:48:42Z<p>AmandaRR: adding links</p>
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<div>{{WCNA 2019 Session Submission<br />
|theme=Reliability of Information<br />+ Inclusion and Diversity<br /><br />
|type=Presentation<br />
|abstract=What does "reliable source" mean when we’re talking about the 18th century? While the Wikipedia community is deeply invested in the concept of a reliable source, “reliable” can be an area of negotiation. In addition, while our goal may be to use the most reliable source for any one topic, whether in print or online, in reality it is far easier to find, use, and cite only online open access sources. In some subjects, this can result in an unhealthy reliance on older, public domain sources, as opposed to newer, in-copyright print sources. This is particularly problematic when writing about historical figures and events. <br />
<br />
Using a particular case study, the Wikipedia article on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Gabriel_Stedman John Gabriel Stedman], this presentation will briefly outline issues of reliability and systemic bias, particularly as they affect historical topics. Earlier forms of the Stedman article very clearly relied on his The Narrative of a Five Years Expedition against the Revolted Negroes of Surinam (1796) as a reliable source for his personal history. A closer look reveals that taking Stedman’s account at face value -- reading it as a (reliable) secondary source rather than a (far less reliable) primary source -- erases the most vital context of his narrative: that of a white colonizer in the 18th century Caribbean. Without taking that historical context into account, a Wikipedian using Stedman’s work for “factual” information will simply repeat Stedman’s viewpoint, glossing over deeply distressing aspects of his travel in Surinam. The issues in this article were discovered by Elizabeth Polcha, then a PhD candidate and now a scholar specializing in the 18th century Caribbean, and later used as a basis for a wiki-storming event in October 2017.<br />
<br />
Attendees should be aware that they will potentially hear distressing details about the historical actions of Stedman and other colonizers.<br />
|academic=No<br />
|author=Amanda Rust<br />
|email=a.rust{{@}}northeastern.edu<br />
|username=AmandaRR123<br />
|time=30 minutes: 20 minutes to talk, 10 for discussion<br />
|size=no preference<br />
|presented=no<br />
|present-other=yes<br />
}}</div>AmandaRRhttps://wikiconference.org/index.php?title=Submissions:2019/A_Colonizer%27s_Account:_the_Use_and_Mis-use_of_Historical_Sources&diff=13908Submissions:2019/A Colonizer's Account: the Use and Mis-use of Historical Sources2019-09-18T19:46:02Z<p>AmandaRR: </p>
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<div>{{WCNA 2019 Session Submission<br />
|theme=Reliability of Information<br />+ Inclusion and Diversity<br /><br />
|type=Presentation<br />
|abstract=What does "reliable source" mean when we’re talking about the 18th century? While the Wikipedia community is deeply invested in the concept of a reliable source, “reliable” can be an area of negotiation. In addition, while our goal may be to use the most reliable source for any one topic, whether in print or online, in reality it is far easier to find, use, and cite only online open access sources. In some subjects, this can result in an unhealthy reliance on older, public domain sources, as opposed to newer, in-copyright print sources. This is particularly problematic when writing about historical figures and events. <br />
<br />
Using a particular case study, the Wikipedia article on John Gabriel Stedman, this presentation will briefly outline issues of reliability and systemic bias, particularly as they affect historical topics. Earlier forms of the Stedman article very clearly relied on his The Narrative of a Five Years Expedition against the Revolted Negroes of Surinam (1796) as a reliable source for his personal history. A closer look reveals that taking Stedman’s account at face value -- reading it as a (reliable) secondary source rather than a (far less reliable) primary source -- erases the most vital context of his narrative: that of a white colonizer in the 18th century Caribbean. Without taking that historical context into account, a Wikipedian using Stedman’s work for “factual” information will simply repeat Stedman’s viewpoint, glossing over deeply distressing aspects of his travel in Surinam. The issues in this article were discovered by Elizabeth Polcha, then a PhD candidate specializing in the 18th century Caribbean, and later used as a basis for a wiki-storming event in October 2017.<br />
<br />
Attendees should be aware that they will potentially hear distressing details about the historical actions of Stedman and other colonizers.<br />
|academic=No<br />
|author=Amanda Rust<br />
|email=a.rust{{@}}northeastern.edu<br />
|username=AmandaRR123<br />
|time=30 minutes: 20 minutes to talk, 10 for discussion<br />
|size=no preference<br />
|presented=no<br />
|present-other=yes<br />
}}</div>AmandaRRhttps://wikiconference.org/index.php?title=Submissions:2019/A_Colonizer%27s_Account:_the_Use_and_Mis-use_of_Historical_Sources&diff=13907Submissions:2019/A Colonizer's Account: the Use and Mis-use of Historical Sources2019-09-18T19:45:32Z<p>AmandaRR: Created page with "{{WCNA 2019 Session Submission |theme=Reliability of Information<br />+ Inclusion and Diversity<br /> |type=Presentation |abstract=What does a reliable source mean when we’r..."</p>
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<div>{{WCNA 2019 Session Submission<br />
|theme=Reliability of Information<br />+ Inclusion and Diversity<br /><br />
|type=Presentation<br />
|abstract=What does a reliable source mean when we’re talking about the 18th century? While the Wikipedia community is deeply invested in the concept of a “reliable source”, “reliable” can be an area of negotiation. In addition, while our goal may be to use the most reliable source for any one topic, whether in print or online, in reality it is far easier to find, use, and cite only online open access sources. In some subjects, this can result in an unhealthy reliance on older, public domain sources, as opposed to newer, in-copyright print sources. This is particularly problematic when writing about historical figures and events. <br />
<br />
Using a particular case study, the Wikipedia article on John Gabriel Stedman, this presentation will briefly outline issues of reliability and systemic bias, particularly as they affect historical topics. Earlier forms of the Stedman article very clearly relied on his The Narrative of a Five Years Expedition against the Revolted Negroes of Surinam (1796) as a reliable source for his personal history. A closer look reveals that taking Stedman’s account at face value -- reading it as a (reliable) secondary source rather than a (far less reliable) primary source -- erases the most vital context of his narrative: that of a white colonizer in the 18th century Caribbean. Without taking that historical context into account, a Wikipedian using Stedman’s work for “factual” information will simply repeat Stedman’s viewpoint, glossing over deeply distressing aspects of his travel in Surinam. The issues in this article were discovered by Elizabeth Polcha, then a PhD candidate specializing in the 18th century Caribbean, and later used as a basis for a wiki-storming event in October 2017.<br />
<br />
Attendees should be aware that they will potentially hear distressing details about the historical actions of Stedman and other colonizers.<br />
|academic=No<br />
|author=Amanda Rust<br />
|email=a.rust{{@}}northeastern.edu<br />
|username=AmandaRR123<br />
|time=30 minutes: 20 minutes to talk, 10 for discussion<br />
|size=no preference<br />
|presented=no<br />
|present-other=yes<br />
}}</div>AmandaRR