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[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject | [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Texas|WikiProject Texas]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] '''Wiki Project Texas Tasks - Parent Counties''' | ||
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<br> '''Questions about editing this project?''' | <br> '''Questions about editing this project?''' | ||
*See [[WikiProject | *See [[WikiProject Texas#Objectives|Wiki Project Texas Objectives and Guiding Principles]]. | ||
*See [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject | *See [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Texas - Style and Guidelines|Wiki Project Texas Style and Guidelines]]. | ||
=== Instructions === | === Instructions === | ||
1. Check the [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject | 1. Check the [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Texas Tasks-Parent Counties#Assignment_Chart|Assignment Chart]] below to choose a county to verify. | ||
2. Sign up on the Assignment Chart to accept the task. Sign up instructions are posted with the Assignment Chart below. | 2. Sign up on the Assignment Chart to accept the task. Sign up instructions are posted with the Assignment Chart below. | ||
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7. Open a new Internet browser page. | 7. Open a new Internet browser page. | ||
:a.On the new webpage go to [http://www.ancestry.com/wiki/index.php?title=Adams_County, | :a.On the new webpage go to [http://www.ancestry.com/wiki/index.php?title=Adams_County,_Texas Ancestry Wiki]. Courtesy of Ancestry.com. | ||
::1. Once on this page, scroll to bottom of the page and click on your county name. | ::1. Once on this page, scroll to bottom of the page and click on your county name. | ||
::2. Within the text find the parent county information. | ::2. Within the text find the parent county information. | ||
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*Accept these websites as correct, if you find a mistake on FamilySearch Wiki. | *Accept these websites as correct, if you find a mistake on FamilySearch Wiki. | ||
*If changes are needed, you may make those changes by editing in [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject | *If changes are needed, you may make those changes by editing in [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Texas Tasks-Parent Counties#Rich_Text_Editing_Instructions|rich text]] or [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Texas Tasks-Parent Counties#Wikitext_Editing_Instructions|wikitext]]. | ||
*If you are new to the wiki, rich text may be easier for you to use. | *If you are new to the wiki, rich text may be easier for you to use. | ||
*If you have questions about editing (such as rich text or wiktext), go to wiki help links under the heading [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks-County Headings, Neighboring Counties#Description|Description]]. | *If you have questions about editing (such as rich text or wiktext), go to wiki help links under the heading [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Ohio Tasks-County Headings, Neighboring Counties#Description|Description]]. | ||
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4. If no changes are needed, your task is complete. | 4. If no changes are needed, your task is complete. | ||
5. Mark the [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject | 5. Mark the [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Texas Tasks-Parent Counties#Assignment_Chart|Assignment Chart]] below to indicate you have finished the task. | ||
6. Also, report your finished task on the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dENGZ1FlRDhSOGx1OUpDc254Nm1xNXc6MA#gid=0 | 6. Also, report your finished task on the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dENGZ1FlRDhSOGx1OUpDc254Nm1xNXc6MA#gid=0 Texas FamilySearch Completed Task Google Form]. Follow the instructions on the Google form. This step is important for documenting completed wiki volunteer work. Thank you! | ||
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::5. Go to the toolbar at the top of the page. | ::5. Go to the toolbar at the top of the page. | ||
::6. Select the '''World''' icon with the link. | ::6. Select the '''World''' icon with the link. | ||
::7. Type your county name below the work '''link''' in this format,"[Your County Name] County, | ::7. Type your county name below the work '''link''' in this format,"[Your County Name] County, Texas". | ||
:::- Capitalize the beginning of each word and place the comma as shown. | :::- Capitalize the beginning of each word and place the comma as shown. | ||
:::- An automatic search result will appear in the box below. | :::- An automatic search result will appear in the box below. | ||
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::5. If you used ProGenealogist as a reference, copy the paste the following into the edit box: | ::5. If you used ProGenealogist as a reference, copy the paste the following into the edit box: | ||
:::<nowiki>ProGenealogists. " | :::<nowiki>ProGenealogists. "Texas Genealogy Records and Texas Ancestry." http://www.progenealogists.com/genealogyohio.htm (accessed 3 Aug 2012). </nowiki> | ||
:::a. Within the citation, change the accessed date to the date you viewed the information. | :::a. Within the citation, change the accessed date to the date you viewed the information. | ||
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:d. Scroll to the section <nowiki>*'''Parent Counties'''</nowiki> . | :d. Scroll to the section <nowiki>*'''Parent Counties'''</nowiki> . | ||
:e. Each county name is linked to the correct county wiki page by the wikitext as follows: <nowiki> [[(county name) County, | :e. Each county name is linked to the correct county wiki page by the wikitext as follows: <nowiki> [[(county name) County, Texas|(county name)]]</nowiki>. When linked correctly, after the page is saved, the county name will be blue. This link takes the reader directly to the named county page. | ||
:f. If county names need to be changed: | :f. If county names need to be changed: | ||
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::2. Delete the incorrect county name by placing your cursor at the end of the word which needs editing. Backspace to remove any incorrect words or letters. | ::2. Delete the incorrect county name by placing your cursor at the end of the word which needs editing. Backspace to remove any incorrect words or letters. | ||
::3. Copy the following sentence and paste where the correct county name should appear: | ::3. Copy the following sentence and paste where the correct county name should appear: | ||
:::<nowiki> [[(county name) County, | :::<nowiki> [[(county name) County, Texas|(county name)]]</nowiki> | ||
::4. Replace the words '''county name''' with the correct parent county name (do this twice, at both places within the sentence where the county name appears). | ::4. Replace the words '''county name''' with the correct parent county name (do this twice, at both places within the sentence where the county name appears). | ||
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::a. Place your cursor after the county formation date. | ::a. Place your cursor after the county formation date. | ||
::b. Copy and past the following reference: | ::b. Copy and past the following reference: | ||
:::<nowiki><ref>Ancestry.com wiki contributors, "Adams County, | :::<nowiki><ref>Ancestry.com wiki contributors, "Adams County, Texas" in Ancestry.com: Wiki at http://www.ancestry.com/wiki/index.php?title=Adams_County,_Texas (accessed 3 August 2012). </ref></nowiki> | ||
:::i. Within the citation, change the county name "Adams" to your county name in both places it is used. | :::i. Within the citation, change the county name "Adams" to your county name in both places it is used. | ||
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::b. Copy and past the following reference: | ::b. Copy and past the following reference: | ||
:::<nowiki><ref>ProGenealogists. " | :::<nowiki><ref>ProGenealogists. "Texas Genealogy Records and Texas Ancestry." http://www.progenealogists.com/genealogyohio.htm (accessed 3 Aug 2012). </ref></nowiki> | ||
:::i. Within the citation, change the accessed date to the date you viewed the information. | :::i. Within the citation, change the accessed date to the date you viewed the information. | ||
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:k. Your task is complete. | :k. Your task is complete. | ||
:l. Mark the [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject | :l. Mark the [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Texas Tasks-Parent Counties#Assignment_Chart|Assignment Chart]] below to indicate you have finished the task. | ||
:m. Also, report your finished task on the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dENGZ1FlRDhSOGx1OUpDc254Nm1xNXc6MA#gid=0 Ohio FamilySearch Completed Task Google Form]. Follow the instructions on the Google form. This step is important for documenting completed wiki volunteer work. Thank you! | :m. Also, report your finished task on the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dENGZ1FlRDhSOGx1OUpDc254Nm1xNXc6MA#gid=0 Ohio FamilySearch Completed Task Google Form]. Follow the instructions on the Google form. This step is important for documenting completed wiki volunteer work. Thank you! | ||
=== Section Example === | === Section Example === | ||
*'''Parent counties''': Formed from [[Columbiana County, | *'''Parent counties''': Formed from [[Columbiana County, Texas|Columbiana]] and [[Trumbull County, Texas|Trumbull]] Counties in 1846.<ref>Ancestry.com wiki contributors, "Mahoning County, Texas" in Ancestry.com: Wiki at http://www.ancestry.com/wiki/index.php?title=Mahoning_County,_Texas(accessed 4 August 2012).</ref> | ||
=== Complete Heading Example === | === Complete Heading Example === | ||
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*Follow the same instructions as accepting the task, except place your cursor in the correct county box under the heading '''Date Completed'''. Change your summary sentence to something like, "Completed Adams County for parent counties verification." | *Follow the same instructions as accepting the task, except place your cursor in the correct county box under the heading '''Date Completed'''. Change your summary sentence to something like, "Completed Adams County for parent counties verification." | ||
*Also, report your finished task on the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dENGZ1FlRDhSOGx1OUpDc254Nm1xNXc6MA#gid=0 | *Also, report your finished task on the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dENGZ1FlRDhSOGx1OUpDc254Nm1xNXc6MA#gid=0 Texas FamilySearch Completed Task Google Form]. Follow the instructions on the Google form. This step is important for documenting completed wiki volunteer work. Thank you! | ||
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