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== Purpose ==
== Purpose ==


To increase valuable content on the Nevada pages.
To increase valuable content on the Nevada pages in a rapid manner.
 


== Contact ==
== Contact ==


[[User:Caileigholdroyd|Caileigh Oldroyd]]
[[User:Evancol|Jane Colmenares]]


== Task List ==
== Task List ==
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1e6eHdQgc3uSgnMNzpSOlpD0ETs4CWzveBFtSD0tq1-8/edit#gid=0 Task List]
[[FamilySearch_Wiki:WikiProject Nevada Task List|Task List]]


== Instructions ==
== Instructions ==
This project is multi-layered with varying degrees of complexity so everyone can participate.  Select an area to work on and then sign it out on the Task List.<br><br>
This project is multi-layered with varying degrees of complexity so everyone can participate.  Select an area to work on and then sign it out on the Task List.
 
=== Cemetery Tables ===
Level:  Intermediate.  You will add cemetery tables to the Cemeteries heading.  This does involve getting website links and pasting them into the table.
 
Status:  '''Complete'''
 
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=== Historical Population Tables ===
Level:  Intermediate.  You will add a census table to the Census heading.  This does involve entering numbers into the table.
 
Status:  '''Active'''
 
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Nevada Historical Population|Instructions]]<br>
[[FamilySearch_Wiki:WikiProject_Nevada_Task_List#Historical_Populations_Task_List|Task List]]
 
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=== Populated Places ===
Level:  Cut and Paste.  You will get this information from Wikipedia and paste it into the Populated Places heading and then cite Wikipedia.
 
Status:  '''Active'''<br>
[[FamilySearch_Wiki:WikiProject_Nevada_Populated_Places|Instructions]]<br>
[[FamilySearch_Wiki:WikiProject_Nevada_Task_List#Populated_Places|Task List]]
 
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=== Boundary Changes ===
Level:  Cut and paste.  You will insert text and appropriate links under Boundary Changes heading.
 
Status:  '''Active'''<br>
[[FamilySearch_Wiki:WikiProject_Nevada_Boundary_Changes|Instructions]]<br>
[[FamilySearch_Wiki:WikiProject_Nevada_Task_List#Boundary_Changes|Task List]]
 
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=== Maps and Gazetteers ===
Level:  Cut and paste.  You will paste in appropriate information about maps/gazetteers under that heading.
 
Status:  '''Active'''<br>
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Nevada Maps|Instructions]]<br>
[[FamilySearch_Wiki:WikiProject_Nevada_Task_List#Maps_and_Gazetteers|Task List]]


=== Adding Bible Records===
'''DONE''': Cut and paste, FamilySearch Catalog entry, Internet searches<br><br>
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Adding Information to Bible Section of County Pages|Instructions]]<br>
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1e6eHdQgc3uSgnMNzpSOlpD0ETs4CWzveBFtSD0tq1-8/edit#gid=0 Task List]<br>
'''[https://office365lds.sharepoint.com/:v:/r/sites/CommunityProjectsMeeting/Shared%20Documents/Weekly%20Wednesday%20Meeting/Recordings/Weekly%20Wednesday%20Meeting-20211201_110247-Meeting%20Recording.mp4?csf=1&web=1&e=8nsEro Training Video (starts at 5:38)]'''<br><br>
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=== Adding Court Records===
=== Newspapers ===
'''DONE''': Cut and paste, FamilySearch Catalog entry<br><br>
Level:  Intermediate.  You will research several websites to see if digitized newspapers can be found for the county and then enter them under the Newspaper heading.
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Adding FamilySearch Catalog Information to the Court Records Section of US County Pages|Instructions]]<br>
 
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1e6eHdQgc3uSgnMNzpSOlpD0ETs4CWzveBFtSD0tq1-8/edit#gid=473385349 Task List]<br><br>
Status:  '''Active'''<br>
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Nevada Newspapers|Instructions]]<br>
[[FamilySearch_Wiki:WikiProject_Nevada_Task_List#Newspapers|Task List]]
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=== Adding Directories ===
=== Census ===
'''DONE''': Cut and paste, FamilySearch Catalog entry<br><br>
Level: Cut and paste.  You will be placing links under the Census heading<br>
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Adding Information to Directories Section of County Pages|Instructions]]<br>
 
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1e6eHdQgc3uSgnMNzpSOlpD0ETs4CWzveBFtSD0tq1-8/edit#gid=2062870050 Task List]<br><br>
Status:  '''Pending'''<br>
[[FamilySearch_Wiki:WikiProject_Nevada_Census|Instructions]]<br>
[[FamilySearch_Wiki:WikiProject_Nevada_Task_List#Census_Task_List|Task List]]
 
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===Adding Information to the Funeral Homes Section of the County Pages===
=== Land and Property ===
'''Done'''<br>
Level:  Cut and paste.  You will be placing links/information under the Land and Property heading
Tasks - Adding information from the FamilySearch Catalog and the Internet<br><br>
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Adding Information to Funeral Homes Section of County Pages|Instructions]]<br>
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1e6eHdQgc3uSgnMNzpSOlpD0ETs4CWzveBFtSD0tq1-8/edit#gid=757682200 Task List]<br><br>


Status:  '''Pending'''<br>
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Nevada Land|Instructions]]<br>
[[FamilySearch_Wiki:WikiProject_Nevada_Task_List#Land_and_Property|Task List]]
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===Adding Information to the Probate Records Section of the County Pages===
=== Military ===
'''Completed'''<br>
Level:  Cut and paste.  You will be placing links/information under the Military heading.<br>
Tasks - Add information from FamilySearch Catalog<br><br>
Status:  '''Pending'''<br>
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Adding Information to Probate Records Section of County Pages|Instructions]]<br>
[[FamilySearch_Wiki:WikiProject_Nevada_Military|Instructions]]<br>
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1e6eHdQgc3uSgnMNzpSOlpD0ETs4CWzveBFtSD0tq1-8/edit#gid=1153678231 Task List]<br><br>
[[FamilySearch_Wiki:WikiProject_Nevada_Task_List#Military_Task_List|Task List]]
 


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=== Checking Research Facility Listings===
=== Collections ===
'''DONE''': format material, Internet Searches<br><br>
Level: Cut and Paste  You will be placing links under the Vital Records Heading<br>
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Adding Research Facilities to U.S. County Pages|Instructions]]<br>
 
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1e6eHdQgc3uSgnMNzpSOlpD0ETs4CWzveBFtSD0tq1-8/edit#gid=227994552 Task List]<br><br>
Status: '''Active'''<br>
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Nevada Collections|Instructions]]<br>
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Nevada Task List#Collections|Task List]]
 
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=== Bolded Titles ===
Level:  Beginner<br>
Status: '''Pending'''<br>
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Nevada Bolded |Instructions]]<br>
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Nevada Task List#Bolded |Task List]]
 
 
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=== Checking Links on Pages===
Level:    Beginner<br>
Status:  '''Pending''' - need to wait until the other projects are complete<br>
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Nevada Links|Instructions]]<br>
[[FamilySearch_Wiki:WikiProject_Nevada_Task_List#Checking_Links_on_County_Pages|Task List]]
 
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[[Category:WikiProject United States]]
[[Category:WikiProject United States]]

Revision as of 11:59, 8 March 2017

FamilySearch Wiki:Current Projects

Purpose[edit | edit source]

To increase valuable content on the Nevada pages in a rapid manner.


Contact[edit | edit source]

Jane Colmenares

Task List[edit | edit source]

Task List

Instructions[edit | edit source]

This project is multi-layered with varying degrees of complexity so everyone can participate. Select an area to work on and then sign it out on the Task List.

Cemetery Tables[edit | edit source]

Level: Intermediate. You will add cemetery tables to the Cemeteries heading. This does involve getting website links and pasting them into the table.

Status: Complete


Historical Population Tables[edit | edit source]

Level: Intermediate. You will add a census table to the Census heading. This does involve entering numbers into the table.

Status: Active

Instructions
Task List


Populated Places[edit | edit source]

Level: Cut and Paste. You will get this information from Wikipedia and paste it into the Populated Places heading and then cite Wikipedia.

Status: Active
Instructions
Task List


Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]

Level: Cut and paste. You will insert text and appropriate links under Boundary Changes heading.

Status: Active
Instructions
Task List


Maps and Gazetteers[edit | edit source]

Level: Cut and paste. You will paste in appropriate information about maps/gazetteers under that heading.

Status: Active
Instructions
Task List


Newspapers[edit | edit source]

Level: Intermediate. You will research several websites to see if digitized newspapers can be found for the county and then enter them under the Newspaper heading.

Status: Active
Instructions
Task List


Census[edit | edit source]

Level: Cut and paste. You will be placing links under the Census heading

Status: Pending
Instructions
Task List


Land and Property[edit | edit source]

Level: Cut and paste. You will be placing links/information under the Land and Property heading

Status: Pending
Instructions
Task List


Military[edit | edit source]

Level: Cut and paste. You will be placing links/information under the Military heading.
Status: Pending
Instructions
Task List



Collections[edit | edit source]

Level: Cut and Paste You will be placing links under the Vital Records Heading

Status: Active
Instructions
Task List



Bolded Titles[edit | edit source]

Level: Beginner
Status: Pending
Instructions
Task List



Checking Links on Pages[edit | edit source]

Level: Beginner
Status: Pending - need to wait until the other projects are complete
Instructions
Task List