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=== Overall Objectives  ===
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The purpose of the Arkansas Wiki Project is to help readers find and use Arkansas resources and records for genealogy and family history. The project will update and improve:
== Purpose ==


*Arkansas county pages. Example [[Jackson County, Arkansas|Jackson County]]
To increase valuable content on the Arkansas county pages.
*[[Arkansas|Arkansas]] main page.
*Statewide topic pages. Example [[Arkansas Birth, Marriage and Death Records|Birth, Marriage, and Death Records]]
*Other Arkansas-related pages


=== Guiding Principles  ===


*'''Task Difficulty''' Tasks are rated for difficulty. Within each phase task table look for 1, 2, or 3, with 1 being the least difficult and 3 being the most difficult.
== Contact ==


*'''Highlight important and relevant items'''. Long lists of every website or every publication would bury, rather than highlight, what's important.
[[User:Caileigholdroyd|Caileigh]]


*'''Tell readers what to expect''' when they follow a link or search a suggested record.
== Task List ==
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MKJe_W2O6utHpWi3QuKbHfnYJMBmCXqG1TA3Ahey3Mg/edit#gid=0 Task List]


*'''Balance content''' with these four factors in mind:
== 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.


:a. [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Utah Hows#Genealogical_Value|'''Genealogical Value.''']] Does this help Wiki users further their research?<br>
:b. '''Clarity.''' Make sure everyone understands your meaning and the purpose of your words.<br>
:c. '''Brevity.''' Be succinct as possible without sacrificing purpose or clarity.<br>
:d. '''Documentation.''' Use footnote(s) to identify the source(s) of the content you are creating.<br>


For each section containing information regarding resources and records, the following should be included:
=== Bible Records ===
Level:  Easy.  You will add Bible links under the Bible heading.  This involves cutting and pasting from the State Bible Records page and finding links on the Internet and pasting them the page.


*'''Links to online resources:''' indexes and/or images of records or how to use those records.
Status: '''Complete'''<br><br>
*'''Links to catalogs''' such as the [http://books.google.com/advanced_book_search Google books], [http://www.worldcat.org/ WorldCat], [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlc/ Family History Library Catalog]among others.


For more [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Arkansas - Style and Guidelines|style and guidelines for the Arkansas Wiki Project]].  
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Adding Information to Bible Section of County Pages|Instructions]]<br>
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MKJe_W2O6utHpWi3QuKbHfnYJMBmCXqG1TA3Ahey3Mg/edit#gid=0 Task List]


=== Arkansas Wiki Project Phases - Explanation  ===


*'''Task Difficulty''' Tasks are rated for difficulty. Within each phase task table look for 1, 2, or 3, with 1 being the least difficult and 3 being the most difficult.
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==== Repositories Tasks  ====
=== Biographies ===
Status:  '''In progress'''
Level:  Intermediate.  You will check and format book entries. Research and add 1 or 2 additional entries from other sources. Check links and only add links for books that can be read online.<br>
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MKJe_W2O6utHpWi3QuKbHfnYJMBmCXqG1TA3Ahey3Mg/edit#gid=989847553 Task List]


The first set of tasks includes adding content to each Arkansas county page. Content will be added by completing written tasks which will apply to each county. These tasks will have written instructions giving guidance on how to enter information, format the information, and how to cite the information, when applicable. Some of these tasks entail specifically:
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:*'''County headings'''<br>
=== Court Records ===
:*'''Verify parent county and surrounding counties'''
Level: Easy.  You will add links from the FamilySearch Catalog under the Court Records heading.
:*'''County repositories (libraries, archives, museums)''' - contact information for repositories that hold original and compiled records for individuals that lived in that county including links to the repositories' websites with additional information
:*'''Locate Family History Centers'''


==== Vital Records Tasks ====
Status: '''Complete'''<br><br>


The second group of tasks focuses on the following record type:  
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Adding FamilySearch Catalog Information to Court Records Section of County Pages|Instructions]]<br>
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MKJe_W2O6utHpWi3QuKbHfnYJMBmCXqG1TA3Ahey3Mg/edit#gid=0 Task List]


:*'''Vital Records'''
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=== Directories ===
Level: Easy.  You will add links from the FamilySearch Catalog under the Directories heading.<br>


Each record type above will include what records are available, time period the record covers and how they can be accessed including links to databases, images and references to books and microfilm and information to repositories.
Status:  '''Complete'''<br><br>


==== Probate and Land Records Tasks  ====
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Adding Information to Directories Section of County Pages|Instructions]]<br>
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MKJe_W2O6utHpWi3QuKbHfnYJMBmCXqG1TA3Ahey3Mg/edit#gid=30658990 Task List]<br>


The third group of tasks focuses on the following records types:
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:*'''Probate Records'''
=== Funeral Homes ===
:*'''Land Records'''
Level: Easy.  You will add links from the FamilySearch Catalog under the Funeral Homes heading along with searching the Internet for local funeral homes to add to the page.<br>


Each record type above will include what records are available, time period the record covers and how they can be accessed including links to databases, images and references to books and microfilm and information to repositories.
Status:  '''Complete'''<br><br>


==== Newspapers and Church Records Tasks  ====
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Adding Information to Funeral Homes Section of County Pages|Instructions]]<br>
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MKJe_W2O6utHpWi3QuKbHfnYJMBmCXqG1TA3Ahey3Mg/edit#gid=2051815200 Task List]<br>


The fourth group of tasks focuses on the following records types:
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:*'''Newspapers'''  
=== Local Histories ===
:*'''Church records'''
Status: '''In Progress''' <br>
Level: Intermediate.  You will check and format book entries. Research and add 1 or 2 additional entries from other sources. Check links and only add links for books that can be read online.<br>
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MKJe_W2O6utHpWi3QuKbHfnYJMBmCXqG1TA3Ahey3Mg/edit#gid=269398962 Task List]


Each record type above will include what records are available, time period the record covers and how they can be accessed including links to databases, images and references to books and microfilm and information to repositories.
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==== County Histories Tasks  ====
=== Naturalizations ===
Level:  Easy.  You will add links from the FamilySearch Catalog under the Naturalizations heading.<br>


:*'''County histories''' - list of county histories available with links to online books and references to libraries
Status: '''Coming Soon'''<br><br>


==== Tax and Cemetery Records Tasks  ====
[[Instructions]]<br>
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MKJe_W2O6utHpWi3QuKbHfnYJMBmCXqG1TA3Ahey3Mg/edit#gid=1741990906 Task List]<br>


:*'''Tax records'''
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:*'''Cemeteries''' <br>


Each record type above will include what records are available, time period the record covers and how they can be accessed including links to databases, images and references to books and microfilm and information to repositories.  
=== Probate Records ===
Level:  Easy.  You will add links from the FamilySearch Catalog under the Probate Records heading.<br>


==== Schedule ====
Status: '''Complete'''<br><br>


February 2013
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Adding Information to Probate Records Section of County Pages|Instructions]]<br>
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MKJe_W2O6utHpWi3QuKbHfnYJMBmCXqG1TA3Ahey3Mg/edit#gid=592573441 Task List]<br>


=== Arkansas Wiki Project Tasks  ===
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Before beginning any tasks please review the [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Arkansas - Style and Guidelines|Arkansas Project guidelines]].  
=== Research Facilities ===
Level:  Easy.  You will check the information already on the county pages for accuracy along with adding other links to Libraries, Societies, and Museums from the Internet. You will also make sure the formatting is consistent.<br>


'''FIRST TIME WIKI USERS:''' For instructions on how to edit the wiki use the following:
Status:  '''Complete'''<br><br>


:*[[Help:Videos and lessons|Online and Video Instructions]]&nbsp;
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Adding Research Facilities to U.S. County Pages|Instructions]]<br>
:*[[Help:Editing The Wiki|Editing on the Wiki written instructions]]
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MKJe_W2O6utHpWi3QuKbHfnYJMBmCXqG1TA3Ahey3Mg/edit#gid=479731830 Task List]<br>


The following are tasks to be accomplished for the Arkansas Wiki Project. Each task has step-by-step instructions to accomplish it. '''SOME TASKS ARE NOT YET COMPLETED. WHEN TASKS ARE LINKED (typed in blue) THEY ARE READY FOR PARTICIPANTS TO WORK ON THEM.'''
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*'''Task Difficulty''' Tasks are rated for difficulty. Within each phase task table look for 1, 2, or 3, with 1 being the least difficult and 3 being the most difficult.<br>
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=== Example of Arkansas County Page  ===
 
[[Jackson County, Arkansas|Jackson County Arkansas]]
 
=== Schedule  ===
 
=== Guidelines and Style  ===
 
[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Arkansas - Style and Guidelines|Style and guidelines]] for the Arkansas Wiki Project
 
=== Participants  ===
 
==== Registration  ====
 
If you are interested in participating in the Arkansas Wiki Project, [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dF9KQzZmWU5tRlJ2TEFDMjgySkRackE6MQ#gid=0 click here] to register as an Arkansas FamilySearch Wiki Project Volunteer. As soon as you are registered, you may begin to add information to any of the tasks typed in blue in the tables above.
 
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=== Community Meetings  ===
 
'''To be determined'''
 
Online meetings with focus on Wiki pages for Arkansas.
 
*Share ideas, suggest improvements
*Get news and progress reports.
 
Attend from home, at a library, or wherever you have an internet connection and a telephone.
 
==== Current Meetings  ====
 
None are scheduled at this time.
 
[[Category:WikiProject_Arkansas|WikiProject_Arkansas]]

Latest revision as of 10:59, 5 October 2022

Arkansas Counties Projects

Purpose[edit | edit source]

To increase valuable content on the Arkansas county pages.


Contact[edit | edit source]

Caileigh

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.


Bible Records[edit | edit source]

Level: Easy. You will add Bible links under the Bible heading. This involves cutting and pasting from the State Bible Records page and finding links on the Internet and pasting them the page.

Status: Complete

Instructions
Task List


Biographies[edit | edit source]

Status: In progress Level: Intermediate. You will check and format book entries. Research and add 1 or 2 additional entries from other sources. Check links and only add links for books that can be read online.
Task List

Court Records[edit | edit source]

Level: Easy. You will add links from the FamilySearch Catalog under the Court Records heading.

Status: Complete

Instructions
Task List

Directories[edit | edit source]

Level: Easy. You will add links from the FamilySearch Catalog under the Directories heading.

Status: Complete

Instructions
Task List

Funeral Homes[edit | edit source]

Level: Easy. You will add links from the FamilySearch Catalog under the Funeral Homes heading along with searching the Internet for local funeral homes to add to the page.

Status: Complete

Instructions
Task List

Local Histories[edit | edit source]

Status: In Progress
Level: Intermediate. You will check and format book entries. Research and add 1 or 2 additional entries from other sources. Check links and only add links for books that can be read online.
Task List

Naturalizations[edit | edit source]

Level: Easy. You will add links from the FamilySearch Catalog under the Naturalizations heading.

Status: Coming Soon

Instructions
Task List

Probate Records[edit | edit source]

Level: Easy. You will add links from the FamilySearch Catalog under the Probate Records heading.

Status: Complete

Instructions
Task List

Research Facilities[edit | edit source]

Level: Easy. You will check the information already on the county pages for accuracy along with adding other links to Libraries, Societies, and Museums from the Internet. You will also make sure the formatting is consistent.

Status: Complete

Instructions
Task List

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