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;Title: 
: Birth of Bias: implicit bias’ permanence on Wikipedia
;[[Submissions#Proposal Themes|Theme]] (optional): <!-- Advocacy & Outreach/Community/Technology/GLAM/Education - if no particular theme, write "N/A" -->
:Community
;[[Submissions#Academic Peer Review Option|Academic Peer Review option]]: <!-- Yes/No on whether the author(s) wishes to be considered by academic peer review subcommittee -->
:Yes
;[[Submissions#Presentation Types|Type of submission]]: <!-- Panel, workshop, or presentation -->
Presentation or workshop - whichever works best for the planning committee
;Author:
: Jackie Koerner, PhD
;E-mail address: <!-- This field must be entered, otherwise, submission will not be checked -->
: jackie.koerner{{@}}gmail.com
;Username:
[[w:User:Jackiekoerner|Jackiekoerner]]
;Affiliation: <!-- Organization, company, Wikimedia affiliate, etc. -->
: Visiting Scholar with San Francisco State University and the Wiki Education Foundation
;Abstract: <!-- At least 300 words to describe your proposal, can also link to any pages, slidedecks, etc. that you may have. -->
: Implicit bias is a problem for Wikipedia. Implicit bias affects us all, and we don't even recognize it. It can't be changed, but something can be done. Come learn how to become aware of your implicit bias, and how you can make progress toward changing the unchangeable. 

:Humans are imperfect tools, but we are using them to create an encyclopedia. Being a contributor to Wikipedia requires editing responsibly, thinking about the whole movement, and considering the stakeholders: fellow contributors, the community, readers, and knowledge. Identifying the bias through which one views the world is challenging for every person, but a crucial act for contributors. Contributors encounter cultures, traditions, and social norms different than their own. This is where bias shows up. Implicit biases are always there, creeping into our work. In this session, learn how to connect with implicit bias and discuss the impact of implicit bias on Wikipedia.
;Length of presentation: <!-- 30-45 min. for panels, 30-75 min. for workshops, 15-30 min. for presentations -->
30 min. for presentation, longer if accepted for a workshop
;Special requests: <!-- For example - technology requirements, can not present at specific times, etc. -->
Room with projector would be ideal
;Preferred room size: <!-- How many do you think will be in audience? e.g. 10, 25, 50, 100. We will try to match, but larger rooms have limited availability. -->
25
;Wikimania submission?: <!-- Yes/No if your proposal was also submitted for Wikimania 2017's programming -->
Yes
;Will you attend WikiConference North America if your submission is not accepted?:
Yes
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