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:''Most of this information was presented at the BYU Computerized Genealogy conference in March 2008. Also see the article:[[ | :''Most of this information was presented at the BYU Computerized Genealogy conference in March 2008. Also see the article:[[FamilySearch Wiki:History of content organization, browsing, and categories| History of content organization, browsing, and categories]]'' | ||
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People seeking research advice have to search many sources to find it. FamilySearch Wiki is a Website where the community can write and update research advice for any locality. Here's an overview of our vision and an invitation to join us. | People seeking research advice have to search many sources to find it. FamilySearch Wiki is a Website where the community can write and update research advice for any locality. Here's an overview of our vision and an invitation to join us. | ||
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== Our multi-national users -- and why serving every country is important == | == Our multi-national users -- and why serving every country is important == | ||
We serve millions of people each year here at the Research WIki. Although the Wiki is funded by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints the overwhelming majority of our users are not LDS. The folks who use the Wiki range from the richest of people to the poorest and from all over the world. They come to the Wiki to find their ancestors and to get help as they work on their genealogy. We have records here from 244 countries all over the planet and that number is growing. | [[Image:Globe.png|right|130px|Globe.png]]We serve millions of people each year here at the Research WIki. Although the Wiki is funded by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints the overwhelming majority of our users are not LDS. The folks who use the Wiki range from the richest of people to the poorest and from all over the world. They come to the Wiki to find their ancestors and to get help as they work on their genealogy. We have records here from 244 countries all over the planet and that number is growing. | ||
Some people are curious as to how there could be a demand for genealogical research support regarding a country where people live on a dollar a day. If residents there must focus their time and resources so heavily on mere survival, how could anyone there be doing genealogy? One of the answers lies in emigration. | Some people are curious as to how there could be a demand for genealogical research support regarding a country where people live on a dollar a day. If residents there must focus their time and resources so heavily on mere survival, how could anyone there be doing genealogy? One of the answers lies in emigration. | ||
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== The answer? Community! == | == The answer? Community! == | ||
Our list of challenges illustrates a need to increase the scale, publishing speed, and scope of research advice. Our strengths in knowledge, volunteer base, number of locations, and records collection indicate we can overcome these challenges if we work together as a community. | [[Image:Thumb community circle.png|right|75px|Thumb community circle.png]]Our list of challenges illustrates a need to increase the scale, publishing speed, and scope of research advice. Our strengths in knowledge, volunteer base, number of locations, and records collection indicate we can overcome these challenges if we work together as a community. | ||
If community is the answer, who is doing community work well and what can we learn from them? Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia built by volunteers, is arguably the most notable community site. Like other wikis, Wikipedia allows regular people to write about their favorite topics using a simple editing tool. In other words, it allows people who aren’t techno-geeks to write content online. Most Internet users are familiar with Wikipedia, but many who have used it are not aware of a few important facts: | If community is the answer, who is doing community work well and what can we learn from them? Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia built by volunteers, is arguably the most notable community site. Like other wikis, Wikipedia allows regular people to write about their favorite topics using a simple editing tool. In other words, it allows people who aren’t techno-geeks to write content online. Most Internet users are familiar with Wikipedia, but many who have used it are not aware of a few important facts: | ||
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== Related articles == | == Related articles == | ||
*[[ | *[[FamilySearch Wiki:About Us|FamilySearch Wiki:About Us]]<br> | ||
*[[Help:Tour|Help:Tour]] (Welcome to the Research Wiki)<br> | *[[Help:Tour|Help:Tour]] (Welcome to the Research Wiki)<br> | ||
*[[Help: | *[[Help:Contributor Help|Help:Contributor Help]]<br> | ||
*[[Help: | *[[Help:Keys to success using the Wiki|Help:Keys to success using the Wiki]]<br> | ||
*[[Retirement of Research Outlines|Retirement of Research Outlines]] | *[[Retirement of Research Outlines|Retirement of Research Outlines]] | ||