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| The Research Wiki has relied on FamilySearch staff and genealogical community members to add or change content. After 16 years, FamilySearch has formalized [[FamilySearch Wiki:Purpose, Policies, and Procedures|policies and procedures]] to define the content allowed in the Research Wiki. To improve standardization of content and structure of pages to meet these goals, all contributors will need to understand and follow the policies and procedures. FamilySearch contributor training is being developed and will be available July 1, 2024. | | The Research Wiki has relied on FamilySearch staff and genealogical community members to add or change content. After 16 years, FamilySearch has formalized [[FamilySearch Wiki:Purpose, Policies, and Procedures|policies and procedures]] to define the content allowed in the Research Wiki. To improve standardization of content and structure of pages to meet these goals, all contributors will need to understand and follow the policies and procedures. FamilySearch contributor training is being developed and will be available July 1, 2024. |
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| ==Editing Rights for Community Contributors - <font color="red">Suspended March 31, 2024</font>== | | ==Editing Rights for ALL Contributors - <font color="red">Suspended July 1, 2024</font>== |
| *'''Editing Suspended on English Wiki Content - March 31, 2024:''' To properly communicate these changes to all Wiki editors, all new and current Wiki editors will be required to complete Wiki training. Until the training is provided, editing the English Wiki will be turned off for all new and current community editors on '''March 31, 2024.''' | | *'''Editing Suspended on English Wiki - July 1, 2024:''' To properly communicate these changes to all Wiki editors, all new and current Wiki community and FamilySearch staff editors will be required to complete the new Wiki contributor training. '''To resume editing privileges, all users must complete the training that will be available on July 1, 2024.''' Short assessment quizzes will also be given to help in retention of information and proof of training completion. |
| *'''Wiki Manual of Style Training:''' FamilySearch staff are creating Wiki contributor training to educate members of the community in the standard of wiki edits as contained in the Wiki [[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style|Manual of Style]]. Training videos will be provided '''July 1, 2024.''' Those interested in editing the Wiki shall complete this training to receive editing rights. | | *'''Wiki Manual of Style Training:''' FamilySearch staff are creating Wiki contributor training to educate contributors regarding editing as contained in the Wiki [[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style|Manual of Style]]. Training videos will be provided '''July 1, 2024.''' Those interested in editing the Wiki shall complete this training to receive editing rights. |
| *'''Submit Content to the FamilySearch Wiki:''' In the interim between March 31, 2024 and July 1, 2024, those who wish to contribute to the Wiki will be encouraged to use the [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe58tpSxtxYjB5NSCXbCKLobLBrpvsrT0-Jjz2tdG2vVN2njQ/viewform?usp=sf_link Submit Wiki Content/Report a Problem form]. FamilySearch Staff will review the requests and update the Wiki accordingly. | | *'''Submit Content to the FamilySearch Wiki:''' In the interim between March 31, 2024 and July 1, 2024, those who wish to contribute to the Wiki will be encouraged to use the [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe58tpSxtxYjB5NSCXbCKLobLBrpvsrT0-Jjz2tdG2vVN2njQ/viewform?usp=sf_link Submit Wiki Content/Report a Problem form]. FamilySearch Staff will review the requests and update the Wiki accordingly. |
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