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Create a small, trustworthy dataset for a Nigerian language

Build and document a carefully checked sample dataset that could improve a language tool.

Brief type
Training
Level
Intermediate
Time
2 weeks
Format
Solo or team

The brief

WHAT YOU ARE MAKING A small, documented language dataset for Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo or another Nigerian language you know well. Choose one useful task, such as common greetings, public-service phrases, short translations or speech samples. START HERE Choose one language and one narrow use case. Work with at least two fluent speakers. Agree on spelling, dialect and meaning before collecting data. YOUR SUBMISSION Provide 100 to 300 checked entries in CSV or spreadsheet format, a one-page data card explaining how the entries were collected, the dialect or variety represented, consent, known limitations and how someone may reuse the dataset. KEEP IT SAFE AND HONEST Only record people who have freely agreed. Do not collect names, phone numbers or private conversations. Do not scrape copyrighted material or claim that a small sample represents every speaker or dialect. GOOD WORK LOOKS LIKE The files are tidy, another person can understand every column, fluent speakers have checked the entries, and the limitations are stated plainly.

Skills you will practise

Data collectionLanguage researchQuality assurance