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| *Assist in fulfilling the genealogical responsibilities of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | | *Assist in fulfilling the genealogical responsibilities of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
| *'''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Purpose, Policies, and Procedures|Complete List of Purpose, Policies, and Procedures of the Research Wiki]]''' | | *'''[[FamilySearch Wiki:Purpose, Policies, and Procedures|Complete List of Purpose, Policies, and Procedures of the Research Wiki]]''' |
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| | ==Intended Wiki Audience== |
| | All are welcome to use the Wiki, however, the Research Wiki: |
| | *Is written by and for genealogists. |
| | *Is not written for beginners who are just getting started, nor is it written to entice individuals to become interested in genealogy. |
| | **Though beginners may find helpful information, the Wiki is not intended for their skill level. |
| | *Is designed for users that have previous genealogical experience. |
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| == Search Places and Topics, Not People == | | == Search Places and Topics, Not People == |
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| == Contributing to the Wiki - Changes Coming March 31, 2024 == | | |
| | == Contributing to the Wiki == |
| | <font color="red">'''NOTE: All Wiki editing by community members is suspended until further notice. For more [[FamilySearch Wiki:Editing the Wiki|information]].'''</font> |
| === Contributors Expectations === | | === Contributors Expectations === |
| In addition to [https://www.familysearch.org/legal/terms FamilySearch Terms of Use,] we require contributors not to use the Wiki as a forum for conjecture, gossip, or debate about the priorities, motives, processes, policies, or competence of FamilySearch or its personnel. These activities fall outside of the scope and use of this site and may result in loss of contributor privileges.<br> | | In addition to [https://www.familysearch.org/legal/terms FamilySearch Terms of Use,] we require contributors not to use the Wiki as a forum for conjecture, gossip, or debate about the priorities, motives, processes, policies, or competence of FamilySearch or its personnel. These activities fall outside of the scope and use of this site and may result in loss of contributor privileges.<br> |
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| === How to Contribute to the Wiki === | | === How to Contribute to the Wiki === |
| '''''<font color="red">***UPDATE*** As of February 1, 2024, only FamilySearch Center personnel and FamilySearch affiliate library personnel will receive editing rights on the English Wiki. All other requests will be suspended until new training can be provided. Training will be available coming summer 2024. Until that time, community members who wish to add or change something on Wiki pages, can use the [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe58tpSxtxYjB5NSCXbCKLobLBrpvsrT0-Jjz2tdG2vVN2njQ/viewform Submit Wiki Content/Report a problem form]. FamilySearch Staff will review the requests and edit the Wiki accordingly.</font>'''''
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| *[[Help:Wiki_Roles_of_Editor_and_Pagecreator#Request_to_Edit_the_Wiki|Request Editing Rights on the Wiki for FamilySearch Center personnel and FamilySearch affiliate library personnel only]]
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| *[[FamilySearch Wiki:Submit Content or Report a Problem|Submit Wiki Content and Report a Problem]] | | *[[FamilySearch Wiki:Submit Content or Report a Problem|Submit Wiki Content and Report a Problem]] |
| *[[FamilySearch:Contributing to the Wiki|Contributing to the Wiki]] | | *For more [[FamilySearch Wiki:Editing the Wiki|information]]. |
| *[[Help:Wiki University Tutorial|Instructions on how to edit the Wiki]]
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| *[[Wiki Tools for Research|Wiki Tools for Research]]
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| ===Current Community Contributors===
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| '''''<font color="red">***UPDATE*** On March 31, 2024, editing rights on the English Wiki will be suspended for current community contributors until training is released in summer 2024. Once training has been taken community contributors, editing rights may be granted. Exceptions: FamilySearch Center personnel and FamilySearch affiliate library personnel will continue to edit the English Wiki until July 1, 2024. Community members who wish to add or change something on Wiki pages, can use the [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe58tpSxtxYjB5NSCXbCKLobLBrpvsrT0-Jjz2tdG2vVN2njQ/viewform Submit Wiki Content/Report a problem form]. FamilySearch Staff will review the requests and edit the Wiki accordingly. </font>'''''
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| | ===Research Help=== |
| | *[[Resources for Individual Research Help|Resources for Individual Research Help]] |
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| === Guidelines for Adding Content to the Wiki === | | === Guidelines for Adding Content to the Wiki === |
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| [[Category:FamilySearch Wiki Policy]] [[Category:Wiki Policies and Guidelines]] | | [[Category:FamilySearch Wiki Policy]] [[Category:Wiki Policies and Guidelines]] |
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