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== Purpose  ==
== Purpose  ==
Before a Wiki page can be approved, all the broken links on that page must be found and fixed. This is the first part that requires using Check My Links extension on the Chrome browser. After finding links, they will be added to a task sheet.  
Before a Wiki page can be approved, all the broken links on that page must be found and fixed. This is the first part that requires using Check My Links extension on the Chrome browser. After finding links, they will be added to a Broken Links Spreadsheet.  


== Project Contact  ==
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==Instructions ==
==Instructions ==
=== Step 1 - Add Check My Links to Chrome browser  ===
=== Step 1 - Add Check My Links to Chrome browser  ===
1.  You must have the Chrome browser to download this Chrome extension. If you do not have it on your computer, you can download Chrome from this [https://www.google.com/chrome/dr/download/?brand=OZZY&ds_kid=43700080456228319&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21457145903&gbraid=0AAAAAoY3CA6M8sY6Og_HGCNdmwCAJte63&gclid=CjwKCAjwyb3DBhBlEiwAqZLe5KM0USCPNNos3BlSR8sFrwIsTwjn9ocraTIKLNM86OeyAx1c9r4ikRoCAUMQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Google website].<br>
1.  You must have the Chrome browser to download this Chrome extension and do this project. If you do not have Chrome on your computer, you can download it from this [https://www.google.com/chrome/dr/download/?brand=OZZY&ds_kid=43700080456228319&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21457145903&gbraid=0AAAAAoY3CA6M8sY6Og_HGCNdmwCAJte63&gclid=CjwKCAjwyb3DBhBlEiwAqZLe5KM0USCPNNos3BlSR8sFrwIsTwjn9ocraTIKLNM86OeyAx1c9r4ikRoCAUMQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Google website].<br>
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2.  To download the extension, Check My Links, open your Chrome browser and go to this website: [https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/check-my-links/aajoalonednamcpodaeocebfgldhcpbe Check My Links]<br>
2.  To download the extension, Check My Links, open your Chrome browser and go to this website: [https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/check-my-links/aajoalonednamcpodaeocebfgldhcpbe Check My Links]<br>
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3.  Click on button to add the extension to Chrome.<br>
3.  Click on the button to add the extension to Chrome.<br>
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4.  Once it's loaded, restart Chrome. (Remember that you only need to add Check My Links to Chrome once)<br>
4.  Once it's loaded, restart Chrome by closing it out and opening it again. (Remember that you only need to add Check My Links to Chrome once)<br>
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[[File:Check my links icon.png|70px|right|alt=Check my links icon]]
[[File:Check my links icon.png|70px|right|alt=Check my links icon]]
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5.  Once you are back in Chrome, go to the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jMcMQgTeG0MjGjap5Da1z-1x2Y5UJIXIPJsMY4bnKJQ/edit?gid=0#gid=0 Task List] to select the Wiki page you will review by putting your name in Column J, Record Broken Links.<br>
5.  Once you are back in Chrome, go to the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jMcMQgTeG0MjGjap5Da1z-1x2Y5UJIXIPJsMY4bnKJQ/edit?gid=0#gid=0 Task List] to select the Wiki page you will review by putting your name in Column J, Record Broken Links.<br>
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6.  Once on the wiki page, go to the top right hand corner of the screen click on the Check My Links icon. It will begin reviewing the page.<br>
6.  Once on the wiki page, go to the top right hand corner of the screen and click on the Check My Links icon. It will begin reviewing the page.<br>
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7.  A dialogue box will appear in the top right corner and the page will fill with different colors over the links. Be sure to let the program finish the page before you do anything. <br>
7.  A dialogue box will appear in the top right corner and the page will fill with different colors highlighting links. Be sure to let the program finish the page before doing anything. <br>
[[File:Check My Links menu.PNG|250px|alt=Image of Check My Links Dialogue box|right]]
[[File:Check My Links menu.PNG|250px|alt=Image of Check My Links Dialogue box|right]]


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===Step 3 - Check Yellow Links ===
===Step 3 - Check Yellow Links ===
1. Reviewing the yellow links, double check if they are broken by holding ctrl key and clicking on the link. This will open a new tab.<br>
1. Reviewing the yellow links, double check if they are broken by holding the ctrl key and clicking on the link. This will open a new tab and the URL.<br>
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2. Review the tab to determine if the link is broken or not. If it is, got to Step 4. If the link is not broken, you will not put this on the spreadsheet. Go to the next link.<br>
2. Review the tab to determine if the link is broken or not. <br>
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3. If the website states it is a redirect (from the old link to a new one link not listed in the Wiki), go to Step 5 to fill out the form. Copy and paste the new link in Column I, Any Additional Notes. Then go to the next link.<br>
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4. If the link is broken, go to Step 5.<br>
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5. If the link is not broken, you will not put this on the spreadsheet and instead go to the next link on the Wiki page.<br>
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[[File:Red Broken link.png|450px|left|alt=Red broken link]]<br>
[[File:Red Broken link.png|450px|left|alt=Red broken link]]<br>
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===Step 4 - Check Red Links ===
===Step 4 - Check Red Links ===
1. Reviewing the red links, double check if they are broken by holding ctrl key and clicking on the link. This will open a new tab.<br>
1. After checking all yellow links, reviewing the red links to see if they are broken by holding ctrl key and clicking on the link. This will open a new tab. Review the tab to see if the link is broken.<br>
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*'''False positives: If a website does not respond fast enough, Check My Links will bring back a red link error when it isn't really broken.  
*'''False positives:''' If a website does not respond fast enough, Check My Links will bring back a red link error when it isn't really broken. If this happens, go to the next link.
*'''Links to other Wiki pages: Ignore all red links that go to another Wiki page. These pages do work. Examples of pages:'''
*'''Links to other Wiki pages:''' Ignore all red links that go to another Wiki page. These pages do work. Examples of pages:
**"See US Military Online Genealogy Records."
**"See US Military Online Genealogy Records."
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===Step 5 - Fill out the Spreadsheet ===
===Step 5 - Fill out the Spreadsheet ===
1. Once you find a link fill out the information on the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1w0thmOaPwJiNqfiPZ_bCp5ar8IEmR8JO1qtRNH6F9fc/edit?gid=1226171207#gid=1226171207 Reporting Broken Links Spreadsheet - Current tab]<br>
1. Once you find a broken link, fill out the information on the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1w0thmOaPwJiNqfiPZ_bCp5ar8IEmR8JO1qtRNH6F9fc/edit?gid=1226171207#gid=1226171207 Reporting Broken Links Spreadsheet - Current tab]<br>
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2. Fill out:  
2. Fill out:  
*Column A: Date the Wiki page is checked
*Column A: Date the Wiki page is checked
*Column B: Your name
*Column B: Your name
*Column C: Wiki page url
*Column C: Wiki page URL
*Column D: Header name where the broken link is (i.e., Military Records, Vital Records, etc.)
*Column D: Header name where the broken link is (i.e., Military Records, Vital Records, etc.)
*Column E: Name of broken link (what the link is called on the page)
*Column E: Name of broken link (what the link is called on the page)
*Column F: Broken Link URL (right click on the link and on click on the menu, Copy link address
*Column F: List the broken link URL
*Column G: If the link goes to a foreign language page, list the language
*Column G: If the link goes to a foreign language website, list the language
*Column H: If the link will be found on multiple pages, please put Yes. If it is unique to just the page, put no.
*Column H: If you think the link will be found on multiple pages, please put, Yes. We will double check later.
*Column I: List any additional information you would like us to know
*Column I: List any additional information you would like us to know
*Columns J and K you can leave blank (will be used when fixing the links)<br>
*Columns J and K you can leave blank (will be used when fixing the links)<br>
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3. You can now go to the next broken link in the dialogue box.<br>
3. You can now go to the next broken link on the Wiki page.<br>
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4. Once you record all the broken links found on this Wiki page, go to the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jMcMQgTeG0MjGjap5Da1z-1x2Y5UJIXIPJsMY4bnKJQ/edit?gid=0#gid=0 task list] and sign up for another Wiki page.
4. Once you record all the broken links found on this Wiki page, go to the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jMcMQgTeG0MjGjap5Da1z-1x2Y5UJIXIPJsMY4bnKJQ/edit?gid=0#gid=0 task list] and sign up for another Wiki page.
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