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The Special Projects program has been suspended at this time. Please refer to [[FamilySearch Wiki:Current Projects|Current Projects]] page for information about projects available at this time.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>


== Project Information ==
=== About the Wiki ===
The FamilySearch Research Wiki is a free, collaborative, online genealogical guide on FamilySearch.org. It assists users who need research help in a specific place by providing:
*Links to genealogical databases and resources
*Research strategies
*Genealogical guidance


Wiki projects with specific goals are created to help maintain and populate pages on the Wiki.  These projects add content to assist and simplify research for online users and improves the accuracy of the information.
Below are examples of projects available:
*Cut and paste wikitext onto Wiki pages
*Search for and replace broken links on Wiki pages
*Find information from websites and add it to Wiki pages
'''Classes on How to Use the Wiki in your Research'''<br>
*[https://www.rootstech.org/video/unlocking-the-power-of-the-familysearch-wiki Unlocking the Power of the FamilySearch Wiki]
*{{LearningCenter2|734|FamilySearch Research Wiki}}
==== Preferred Skills ====
*Some genealogical experience
*Intermediate technology skills and willing to learn more
*Attention to detail and willingness to repeat tasks
*Ability to follow project instructions
*Attend virtual training for a project
==== Time Commitment ====
*10 or more hours a week
== <font color="red">Before you Begin</font> ==
*To edit the Wiki, you must obtain editing rights. If you do not already have editing rights, email us: Heather.mecham@familysearch.org
*[https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/FamilySearch_Wiki:Special_Projects Video Training: Introduction to Editing Rights]
== Step One ==
*Review the List of Projects found below.
*[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ydJ3OJ5Eej8TelnZh3FZYZmWNfgn8Spl3-Wg5RIxpvk/edit?usp=sharing Click here] to sign up for a Project.
== Step Two ==
*Watch the applicable online training found in the List of Projects below.
*To join a live training, contact Heather: Heather.mecham@familysearch.org
== Step Three ==
*For questions, contact Heather at: Heather.mecham@familysearch.org
== List of Projects  ==
{| width="100%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="1"
|-
! bgcolor="#cccccc" scope="col" width="25%"| Project
! bgcolor="#cccccc" scope="col" width="40%"| Description
! bgcolor="#cccccc" scope="col" width="10%"| Training Video
! bgcolor="#cccccc" scope="col" width="10%"| Instructions
! bgcolor="#cccccc" scope="col" width="10%"| Wikitext Skill Level
! bgcolor="#cccccc" scope="col" width="10%"| Genealogy Skill Level
! bgcolor="#cccccc" scope="col" width="5%"| Status
|-
| Finding Broken Links
| Using Check My Links app, find broken URLs on Wiki pages
|[https://youtu.be/v3PyEQR7TDw Training Video]
|<center> [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Finding broken links using Check My Links|Link]]</center>
|<center>Beginner</center>
|<center>Beginner</center>
|<font color="red">Active</font>
|-
| Fixing Broken Links
| Find new links using the Wayback machine and replace the links on the Wiki page
|[https://youtu.be/N_40G_41zFM Training Video]
|<center>[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Fixing broken links|Link]]</center>
|<center>Intermediate</center>
|<center>Intermediate</center>
|<font color="red">Active</font>
|-
|}
== Additional Training Videos==
*[https://youtu.be/dANgy9FUpFw Wikitext Training Video]- a short video about how to edit using wikitext
== Online Wikitext Lessons ==
*If you would like to learn more about editing the Wiki using wikitext, visit the [[Help:Wiki_University_Wikitext--Tutorial|Wiki University]]
==Completed Projects==
{| width="100%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="1"
|-
! bgcolor="#cccccc" scope="col" width="25%"| Project
! bgcolor="#cccccc" scope="col" width="40%"| Description
! bgcolor="#cccccc" scope="col" width="10%"| Training Video
! bgcolor="#cccccc" scope="col" width="10%"| Instructions
! bgcolor="#cccccc" scope="col" width="10%"| Wikitext Skill Level
! bgcolor="#cccccc" scope="col" width="10%"| Genealogy Skill Level
! bgcolor="#cccccc" scope="col" width="5%"| Status
|-
|Adding FamilySearch Places to County Pages, Part 1
|Adding links to the FamilySearch Places tool to all United States counties pages to make it easier for researchers to find churches in the counties where they are researching.
|Completed
|Completed
|<center>Beginner to intermediate</center>
|<center>Beginner</center>
|Completed
|-
| Add Counties to NBI Part 4
| To add counties, previously unavailable online, to the NBI (National Burial Index) task list which will be used to update parish tables.
|[https://youtu.be/jq9iVx3DRZ8 Training Video]
|<center> [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Add Counties to NBI Part 4|Link]]</center>
|<center>Intermediate</center>
|<center>Beginner</center>
|<center>Completed</center>
|-
|Adding Image Visibility to Historical Records Articles
|Copy and add template to correct part of the Wiki page
|Completed
| <center>Completed</center>
|<center>Beginner</center>
|<center>Beginner</center>
|<center>Completed</center>
|-
|Creating Interwiki Links
|Updating templates to link to language Wiki pages
|[https://youtu.be/XK3ifSxbD4o Training Video]
|<center>[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Creating Interwiki Links|Link]]</center>
|<center>Beginner</center>
|<center>Beginner</center>
|<center>Completed</center>
|-
|Civil War Tables Project
|Putting Bullet Point lists of battleships onto a table
|[https://youtu.be/W_-OlHZjstU Training Video]
|<center>[[WikiProjects:_Civil_War_Tables_Projects|Link]]</center>
|<center>Completed</center>
|<center>Completed</center>
|<center>Completed</center>
|-
|}
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Revision as of 15:16, 3 February 2021

Project Information[edit | edit source]

About the Wiki[edit | edit source]

The FamilySearch Research Wiki is a free, collaborative, online genealogical guide on FamilySearch.org. It assists users who need research help in a specific place by providing:

  • Links to genealogical databases and resources
  • Research strategies
  • Genealogical guidance

Wiki projects with specific goals are created to help maintain and populate pages on the Wiki. These projects add content to assist and simplify research for online users and improves the accuracy of the information. Below are examples of projects available:

  • Cut and paste wikitext onto Wiki pages
  • Search for and replace broken links on Wiki pages
  • Find information from websites and add it to Wiki pages

Classes on How to Use the Wiki in your Research

Preferred Skills[edit | edit source]

  • Some genealogical experience
  • Intermediate technology skills and willing to learn more
  • Attention to detail and willingness to repeat tasks
  • Ability to follow project instructions
  • Attend virtual training for a project

Time Commitment[edit | edit source]

  • 10 or more hours a week

Before you Begin[edit | edit source]

Step One[edit | edit source]

  • Review the List of Projects found below.
  • Click here to sign up for a Project.

Step Two[edit | edit source]

  • Watch the applicable online training found in the List of Projects below.
  • To join a live training, contact Heather: Heather.mecham@familysearch.org

Step Three[edit | edit source]

  • For questions, contact Heather at: Heather.mecham@familysearch.org

List of Projects[edit | edit source]

Project Description Training Video Instructions Wikitext Skill Level Genealogy Skill Level Status
Finding Broken Links Using Check My Links app, find broken URLs on Wiki pages Training Video
Link
Beginner
Beginner
 Active
Fixing Broken Links Find new links using the Wayback machine and replace the links on the Wiki page Training Video
Link
Intermediate
Intermediate
 Active

Additional Training Videos[edit | edit source]

Online Wikitext Lessons[edit | edit source]

  • If you would like to learn more about editing the Wiki using wikitext, visit the Wiki University

Completed Projects[edit | edit source]

Project Description Training Video Instructions Wikitext Skill Level Genealogy Skill Level Status
Adding FamilySearch Places to County Pages, Part 1 Adding links to the FamilySearch Places tool to all United States counties pages to make it easier for researchers to find churches in the counties where they are researching. Completed Completed
Beginner to intermediate
Beginner
 Completed
Add Counties to NBI Part 4 To add counties, previously unavailable online, to the NBI (National Burial Index) task list which will be used to update parish tables. Training Video
Link
Intermediate
Beginner
Completed
Adding Image Visibility to Historical Records Articles Copy and add template to correct part of the Wiki page Completed
Completed
Beginner
Beginner
Completed
Creating Interwiki Links Updating templates to link to language Wiki pages Training Video
Link
Beginner
Beginner
Completed
Civil War Tables Project Putting Bullet Point lists of battleships onto a table Training Video
Link
Completed
Completed
Completed
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