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= Wiki tools for research | = Wiki tools for research = | ||
== Notifications of Changes - Watching Pages == | |||
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:When you are researching in, for example, Albany, New York, there are a few pages you should "Watch" by clicking Watch in the up: | |||
::*[[Albany County, New York|Albany, New York]] | |||
::*[[New York|New York]] (and see the Topics section for other pages of interest to watch) | |||
::*[[New York Digital Collections|New York Digital Collections]]<br> | |||
:This will send you an email each time the page is edited, and that will allow you to be updated when new resources are added to this page. | |||
This will send you an email each time the page is edited, and that will allow you to be updated when new resources are added to this page. | |||
== Categories == | == Categories == | ||
[[:Category:Contents|Wiki Categories]], or Topics, allow you to view articles that are related for more information. Some categories have very little, some have a lot. The ones that have the most information are: | :[[:Category:Contents|Wiki Categories]], or Topics, allow you to view articles that are related for more information. Some categories have very little, some have a lot. The ones that have the most information are: | ||
*[[: | ::*[[User:Nolaneclark/Sandbox/Research Procedures|Research Procedures]] | ||
*[[: | ::*[[User:Nolaneclark/Sandbox/Geographic Regions|Geographic Regions]] | ||
* | ::*[[User:Nolaneclark/Sandbox/Record Locations|Libraries & Websites]] | ||
::*[[User:Nolaneclark/Sandbox/Research Aids|Research Aids]] | |||
::*[[User:Nolaneclark/Sandbox/Groups|Groups]] | |||
== Discussion Pages == | == Discussion Pages == | ||
Are there pieces missing that would make an article be more complete? Add a note to the Discussion (or "Talk") Page to ask a question or request Wiki Contributors add information to that page. To add a note: | :Are there pieces missing that would make an article be more complete? Add a note to the Discussion (or "Talk") Page to ask a question or request Wiki Contributors add information to that page. To add a note: | ||
#Click on the Discussion tab in the upper left to get to the Discussion page. | ::#Click on the Discussion tab in the upper left to get to the Discussion page. | ||
#Click to Edit this Page (you will have to Sign in with a FamilySearcha ccount). <br> | ::#Click to Edit this Page (you will have to Sign in with a FamilySearcha ccount). <br> | ||
== Your User Page == | == Your User Page == | ||
The User Page is where you have the opportunity to share information about yourself, or your research interests. This is a great way to get to know a little about a contributor to an article, or even find someone with the same interests. It also gives other users a way to communicate with you. | :The User Page is where you have the opportunity to share information about yourself, or your research interests. This is a great way to get to know a little about a contributor to an article, or even find someone with the same interests. It also gives other users a way to communicate with you. | ||
== Navigating The Wiki == | == Navigating The Wiki == | ||
:Note the 4 purple boxes on the right side of this page (Views, Toolbox, Community, Personal tools). This is knows as the "Navigation Bar" or "Nav Bar". | |||
*'''Personal Tools''' gives you links for your User page, your Talk page, and your Watchlist. | ::*'''Personal Tools''' gives you links for your User page, your Talk page, and your Watchlist. | ||
*'''Community''' includes the Wiki Home link, though most links are for wiki editors. | ::*'''Community''' includes the Wiki Home link, though most links are for wiki editors. | ||
*[[Help:Wiki Overview|Learn more about these menus]] and how to use them.<br> | ::*[[Help:Wiki Overview|Learn more about these menus]] and how to use them.<br> | ||
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=== <br>Learn more about using the Wiki === | |||
=== <br>Learn more about | |||
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