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== What is the FamilySearch Research Wiki? == | == What is the FamilySearch Research Wiki? == | ||
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.<br> | 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> | ||
== Purpose of the FamilySearch Research Wiki == | == Purpose of the FamilySearch Research Wiki == | ||
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*Offer educational resources by sharing information about genealogical methodology and records | *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 | *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 == | == 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. | 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 == | == Searching the Wiki == | ||
*[ | *[[Browse by Country|Browse the Wiki by country]] - List of all Country pages in the Wiki | ||
*[ | *[[:Category:Contents|Browse the Wiki by content]] - Categories listing Wiki pages | ||
== Additional Research Help == | == Additional Research Help == | ||
*[[Resources for individual help]] | *[[Resources for individual help]] | ||
*[[ | *[[FamilySearch Centers|FamilySearch Centers ]] | ||
*[[Research Resources]] | *[[Research Resources]] | ||
== Contributing to the Wiki == | == 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> | |||
=== Contributors Expectations === | === Contributors Expectations === | ||
In addition to [https://www.familysearch.org/legal/terms FamilySearch Terms of Use,] we require contributors not to use the Wiki as a forum | 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> | ||
Final determination about the appropriateness of contributed content rests with FamilySearch.<br> | Final determination about the appropriateness of contributed content rests with FamilySearch.<br> | ||
=== How to Contribute to the Wiki === | === How to Contribute to the Wiki === | ||
*[[ | *[[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 Adding Content to the Wiki === | ||
*[[FamilySearch Wiki:Manual of Style|Wiki Manual of Style]] | *[[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 == | == Notifications from the Wiki == | ||
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[[Category:FamilySearch Wiki Policy]] [[Category:Wiki Policies and Guidelines]] | [[Category:FamilySearch Wiki Policy]] [[Category:Wiki Policies and Guidelines]] | ||
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