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=== ''Task Description'' === | === ''Task Description'' === | ||
Copy preset obituary paragraphs | Copy preset obituary paragraphs, templates, and links under the "Obituaries" heading for each of Utah's 29 counties. Then adapt the paragraphs and links to the county. | ||
FYI: Using templates allows wording to be consistent from county to county. Changes can be made in one place and appear wherever those templates were posted. | FYI: Using templates allows wording to be consistent from county to county. Changes can be made in one place and appear wherever those templates were posted. | ||
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==== Step 1. Prep ==== | ==== Step 1. Prep ==== | ||
First, sign in to the Wiki so you can make edits | |||
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Having both this "Task" page and the county page open at the same time allows you to switch between them easily. | |||
** | *To open a new page: | ||
**Right-click on the words '''Project page''' (shaded area at the right). | |||
**Select either "Open in new tab" or "Open in new window" | |||
:-With two windows opened, switch back and forth between them by holding the '''Alt''' key down and pressing the '''Tab''' key (Alt+Tab). Neat trick. | |||
:-With two tabs opened, simply mouse betwee them. | |||
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1. Go to the [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Utah Tasks Obituaries#Sign_up_Chart|Sign up Chart]] and follow directions to sign up for a county. | 1. Go to the [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Utah Tasks Obituaries#Sign_up_Chart|Sign up Chart]] and follow directions to sign up for a county. | ||
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1. Alt+Tab to get back to this task page | 1. Alt+Tab or mouse to get back to this task page | ||
2. Copy (highlight, then Ctrl+C) the following cryptic template and link codes (NOT in Edit mode): <br><br> | 2. Copy (highlight, then Ctrl+C) the following cryptic template and link codes (NOT in Edit mode): <br><br> | ||
<br><nowiki>*[[x County, Utah#Newspapers|Newspapers of {{PAGENAME}}]]</nowiki><br><nowiki>*Local [[x County, Utah#Funeral_Homes|Funeral Homes]], [[x County, Utah#Societies|Societies]], [[x County, Utah#Libraries|Libraries]], or in family records. </nowiki><br><nowiki>*Obituaries of [[x County, Utah#Neighboring Counties|neighboring counties]]</nowiki><br><nowiki>*Newspapers of major cities: [[Utah Newspapers#Deseret_News|Deseret News]] and/or [[Utah Newspapers#The_Salt_Lake_Tribune|The Salt Lake Tribune]] both in Salt Lake City</nowiki> | |||
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1. Alt+Tab to switch to the county page | 1. Alt+Tab or mouse to switch to the county page | ||
2. In edit mode (WikiText) | 2. In edit mode (WikiText) | ||
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3. In the '''Summary''', write "Copied obituaries templates" | 3. In the '''Summary''', write "Copied obituaries templates" | ||
4. '''Save page'''. | 4. '''Save page'''. | ||
==== Step 3. Adapt the templates to the county ==== | ==== Step 3. Adapt the templates to the county ==== | ||
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{| style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 204) | {| style="background-color: rgb(255,255,204)" border="1" cellpadding="5" | ||
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1. Edit the county page in wikitext to replace the "x" with the current county name. You should have replaced an "x" five times with the new county name. | |||
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1. Review what others had put in the Obituaries heading previously. | 1. Review what others had put in the Obituaries heading previously. | ||
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4. If needed, just leave pre-existing text alone, but write a comment in the "remarks" column on this task page. (This allows pre-existing text to reviewed without holding up the task) | 4. If needed, just leave pre-existing text alone, but write a comment in the "remarks" column on this task page. (This allows pre-existing text to reviewed without holding up the task) | ||
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{| style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 204) | {| style="background-color: rgb(255,255,204)" border="1" cellpadding="5" | ||
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1. Type in the '''Summary''', "Adapted links to current county" and '''Save page''' | 1. Type in the '''Summary''', "Adapted links to current county" and '''Save page''' | ||
==== Step 4. Update this task page for that county ==== | ==== Step 4. Update this task page for that county ==== | ||
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1. Your choice: use 4 tildes <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki> or just put the date in the "Date completed" column.<br>2. Make any remarks (As you do this task, you may have wording or other changes to suggest. Or there may be other content for that county to be reviewed later.) 3. In the '''Summary''' write "completed ___ county" and '''Save page''' | 1. Your choice: use 4 tildes <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki> or just put the date in the "Date completed" column.<br>2. Make any remarks (As you do this task, you may have wording or other changes to suggest. Or there may be other content for that county to be reviewed later.) 3. In the '''Summary''' write "completed ___ county" and '''Save page''' | ||
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==== Iron — Sanpete Counties ==== | ==== Iron — Sanpete Counties ==== | ||
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| [[Iron County, Utah#Obituaries|Iron]] | | [[Iron County, Utah#Obituaries|Iron]] | ||
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==== Sevier — Weber Counties ==== | ==== Sevier — Weber Counties ==== | ||
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| | | style="background: rgb(240,240,240); -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-size: auto auto" align="center" | '''Date Completed''' | ||
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| [[Sevier County, Utah#Obituaries|Sevier]] | | [[Sevier County, Utah#Obituaries|Sevier]] | ||
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[[Category:WikiProject_Utah|Tasks county]] | [[Category:WikiProject_Utah|Tasks county]] | ||
Revision as of 12:03, 13 June 2012
Main Page of Utah Wiki Project
Task Description[edit | edit source]
Copy preset obituary paragraphs, templates, and links under the "Obituaries" heading for each of Utah's 29 counties. Then adapt the paragraphs and links to the county.
FYI: Using templates allows wording to be consistent from county to county. Changes can be made in one place and appear wherever those templates were posted.
It is expected that this task will take 15 - 30 minutes per county.
Steps[edit | edit source]
Step 1. Prep[edit | edit source]
First, sign in to the Wiki so you can make edits
| A) Open another Wiki page |
Having both this "Task" page and the county page open at the same time allows you to switch between them easily.
- To open a new page:
- Right-click on the words Project page (shaded area at the right).
- Select either "Open in new tab" or "Open in new window"
- -With two windows opened, switch back and forth between them by holding the Alt key down and pressing the Tab key (Alt+Tab). Neat trick.
- -With two tabs opened, simply mouse betwee them.
| B. Sign up for a county |
1. Go to the Sign up Chart and follow directions to sign up for a county.
2. Type the name of that county (such as Garfield) in the Summary box at the bottom of the page and Save Page
3. Click to the County
Step 2. Put the templates on the county page[edit | edit source]
| A. Copy the templates |
1. Alt+Tab or mouse to get back to this task page
2. Copy (highlight, then Ctrl+C) the following cryptic template and link codes (NOT in Edit mode):
*[[x County, Utah#Newspapers|Newspapers of {{PAGENAME}}]]
*Local [[x County, Utah#Funeral_Homes|Funeral Homes]], [[x County, Utah#Societies|Societies]], [[x County, Utah#Libraries|Libraries]], or in family records.
*Obituaries of [[x County, Utah#Neighboring Counties|neighboring counties]]
*Newspapers of major cities: [[Utah Newspapers#Deseret_News|Deseret News]] and/or [[Utah Newspapers#The_Salt_Lake_Tribune|The Salt Lake Tribune]] both in Salt Lake City
| B. Paste the templates |
1. Alt+Tab or mouse to switch to the county page
2. In edit mode (WikiText)
- Place the cursor under the Obituaries heading, but above any existing content
- Paste the cryptic stuff
3. In the Summary, write "Copied obituaries templates"
4. Save page.
Step 3. Adapt the templates to the county[edit | edit source]
| B. Replace variables with correct county and/or state names |
1. Edit the county page in wikitext to replace the "x" with the current county name. You should have replaced an "x" five times with the new county name.
| C. Blend existing information with what you added |
1. Review what others had put in the Obituaries heading previously.
2. Adapt pre-existing text to bullet format.
3. Determine whether the pre-existing text (that is now in bullet format) belongs as "first choice" bullet or "middle choice" bullet and move/insert accordingly.
4. If needed, just leave pre-existing text alone, but write a comment in the "remarks" column on this task page. (This allows pre-existing text to reviewed without holding up the task)
| D. Save adaptations |
1. Type in the Summary, "Adapted links to current county" and Save page
Step 4. Update this task page for that county[edit | edit source]
| A. Update the sign up chart |
1. Your choice: use 4 tildes ~~~~ or just put the date in the "Date completed" column.
2. Make any remarks (As you do this task, you may have wording or other changes to suggest. Or there may be other content for that county to be reviewed later.) 3. In the Summary write "completed ___ county" and Save page
Step 5. Repeat Steps 1-4 for the next county[edit | edit source]
Sign up Chart[edit | edit source]
Volunteers are needed to check all 29 counties, adding items as appropriate. Please place four tildes (~~~~) in the "Volunteer" column next to the counties you choose for this task. This will automatically show your username and the date you signed up.
Please make a note in Remarks of any problems. This allows us to improve the task.