We need volunteers!
From June 23 to July 21, the TechNetEMPIRE project, organizes a transcription marathon with the aim of fully transcribing of the document “1790-1940 Listagem Antigos Alunos da Academia de Fortificação, Escola do Exército, Escola da Guerra, Escola da Militar”, belonging to the Arquivo Histórico Militar (AHM).
Participate according to your availability. We have about 9000 lines (= 9000 students) to transcribe. Subsequently, the complete and transcribed document will be accessible to all at AHM.
Each sheet of the document has an average of 42 students and the average transcription time of 1 sheet is approximately 2 hours.
Transcribe and join us on Tuesdays!
There are two complementary activities that will bring together project researchers and volunteers. Participate as much as you want and when you can.
9000 on Tuesdays | Transcription Marathon from June 23 to September 22 |Tuesdays from 17h-18h
Registration is always open: Until 12 noon on the day of each session, register through the form and receive instructions and material.
Receive a personalized certificate of participation in the marathon and collaboration with the TechNetEMPIRE project (x lines of collaboration = y working time)
Programme:
Session 1 – June 23 (New! from 16h-18h)
Presentation of the TechNetEMPIRE project and the source to be transcribed.
The methodology to be used in the transcription (rules must be previously sent), sharing, etc.
Online clarification of doubts.
Session 2 to Session – June 30
Online clarification of doubts.
Session – September 22Closing (conclusions of the work and evaluation of the marathon by the project team).
9000 on Tuesdays| Workshop from transcription to analysis | from June 30 to July 21|Tuesdays from 16h-16h45m
Tools and methodologies for exploratory analysis / qualitative analysis of historical data
Requirements: Workshop participants must participate in the Transcription Marathon and have already transcribed at least 1 sheet (approximately 2h) by the 1st session of the Workshop.
Registrations until June 26
Receive a personalized certificate of participation in the Workshop with the hours of training.
Program:
Session 1 – June 30
Tools and methodologies for exploratory analysis / qualitative analysis of historical data. Using Excel.
Session 2 – 7 July
Debate session: sharing of work and doubts (depends on the number of people registered)
Session 3 – July 14
Other Tools
Debate session: sharing of work and doubts (depends on the number of people registered)
Session – 21 July
Data visualization (Arc Gis Online)
You receive a personalized certificate of participation in the training.
Sign up by filling out the form you find here: Registration Form
In case of doubt contact us: technetempire.fcsh.unl.pt
ORGANISATION: Alice Santiago Faria, Sandra M.G. Pinto, Mafalda Pacheco.
This activity is organized in collaboration with the Military Historical Archive.