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What the FamilySearch Research Wiki Is[edit | edit source]

The Wiki is a free, online genealogical guide created and maintained by FamilySearch. It contains links to genealogy databases and online resources, research strategies, and other genealogical guidance to assist you in the search of your ancestor. Articles included are locality pages for countries around the world and topic pages that include pertinent genealogy record types explaining how to use the record, what it contains, and how to find it.

Search Places and Topics, Not People[edit | edit source]

The Wiki does not contain specific individuals but instead lists genealogical resources that may list an individual. When searching the Research Wiki, search for the place your ancestor was born, lived, and died. If your ancestor, Robert Palmer Jones was born in Sussex, England, type in Sussex in the search field. The Sussex, England page will contain links to online databases and have Sussex topic pages regarding genealogical records pertaining to Sussex.

Searching the Wiki[edit | edit source]

How to Use the Wiki - tutorial
Wiki Overview - tutorial
How to use a Country Wiki page - tutorial

Additional Research Help[edit | edit source]

Contributing to the Wiki[edit | edit source]

How to Add to the Wiki[edit | edit source]

Guidelines for entering content to the Wiki[edit | edit source]

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-== What is the FamilySearch Research Wiki? ==
+== What the FamilySearch Research Wiki Is ==
-The FamilySearch Research Wiki is a free, online genealogical guide created and maintained by [https://www.familysearch.org/en/about FamilySearch], a non-profit organization. It contains links to genealogy databases, websites, other resources, research strategies, and genealogical guidance to assist in the search for your ancestors.   Articles included are locality pages for countries around the world and topic pages that include pertinent genealogy record types explaining how to use the record, what it contains, and how to find it. [[FamilySearch Wiki:MediaWiki Software|MediaWiki]] software is used to house this information.<br>
+The Wiki is a free, online genealogical guide created and maintained by FamilySearch.  It contains links to genealogy databases and online resources, research strategies, and other genealogical guidance to assist you in the search of your ancestor.  Articles included are locality pages for countries around the world and topic pages that include pertinent genealogy record types explaining how to use the record, what it contains, and how to find it.<br>
-== Purpose of the FamilySearch Research Wiki ==
-The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sponsors the FamilySearch Research Wiki. The Research Wiki is a private resource offered as a public service.<br>
-It was created to:<br>
-*Promote the activities of collecting, compiling, maintaining genealogical research for the use and benefit of everyone
-*Offer educational resources by sharing information about genealogical methodology and records
-*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]]'''
-==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.
 == Search Places and Topics, Not People ==
 The Wiki does not contain specific individuals but instead lists genealogical resources that may list an individual.  When searching the Research Wiki, search for the place your ancestor was born, lived, and died.  If your ancestor, Robert Palmer Jones was born in Sussex, England, type in Sussex in the search field.  The Sussex, England page will contain links to online databases and have Sussex topic pages regarding genealogical records pertaining to Sussex.
+*[[FamilySearch Wiki:Purpose and Appropriate Topics|More about the Wiki's Purpose and Appropriate Topics]]
+*[[FamilySearch Wiki:Guiding Principles|Guiding Principles]]
 == Searching the Wiki ==
-*[[Browse by Country|Browse the Wiki by country]] - List of all Country pages in the Wiki
+*[https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Main_Page?walkme=446767 How to Use the Wiki] - tutorial
-*[[:Category:Contents|Browse the Wiki by content]] - Categories listing Wiki pages
+*[https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Main_Page?walkme=446760 Wiki Overview] - tutorial
+*[https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Browse_by_Country?walkme=446769 How to use a Country Wiki page] - tutorial
 == Additional Research Help ==
 *[[Resources for individual help]]
-*[[FamilySearch Centers|FamilySearch Centers ]]
+*[[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|Family History Centers ]]
 *[[Research Resources]]
 == 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>
+=== How to Add to the Wiki ===
-=== Contributors Expectations ===
+*[[Help:Wiki_Roles_of_Editor_and_Pagecreator#Request_to_Edit_the_Wiki|Request Editing Rights on the Wiki]]
-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>
+*[https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/FamilySearch_Wiki:Content_Submission_Form Submit Wiki Content]
+*[https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1hBc7fAIgfYa_NXSsO9nEsWUmUfC2aMKEGMLrZB0y_4w/viewform?c=0&w=1&usp=mail_form_link Report a Problem]
-Final determination about the appropriateness of contributed content rests with FamilySearch.<br>
+*[[Help:Adopt-a-page|Adopt a Wiki Page]]
+*[[Help:Wiki University Tutorial|Instructions on how to edit the Wiki]]
-=== How to Contribute to the Wiki ===
+*[[Wiki Tools for Research|Wiki Tools for Research]]
-*[[FamilySearch Wiki:Submit Content or Report a Problem|Submit Wiki Content and Report a Problem]]
-*For more [[FamilySearch Wiki:Editing the Wiki|information]].
-===Research Help===
-*[[Resources for Individual Research Help|Resources for Individual Research Help]]
-=== Guidelines for Adding Content to the Wiki ===
+=== Guidelines for entering content to the Wiki ===
+*[[FamilySearch Wiki:Purpose and Appropriate Topics|Wiki Purpose and Appropriate Topics]]
+*[[Help:Guiding Principles and Policies|Guiding Principles]]
 *[[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style|Wiki Manual of Style]]
-*[[FamilySearch Wiki:Formatting Databases and Books Cheat Sheet|Formatting Databases and Books Cheat Sheet]]
-*[[FamilySearch_Wiki:Purpose,_Policies,_and_Procedures#Content_Allowed_in_the_Wiki|Purpose, Policies, and Procedures]]
-== Notifications from the Wiki ==
-Please note that you may receive email notifications from the FamilySearch Research Wiki concerning [[Help:Watchlist|watched pages]], messages left on your [[Help:Talk Pages|user talk]] page, and when your Wiki role changes. Use the instructions found on the [[Help:Notifications|Notifications]] Wiki page to change your notification preferences.
 [[Category:FamilySearch Wiki Policy]] [[Category:Wiki Policies and Guidelines]]
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