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I. Review lesson one. <br> Take this short quiz to see how well you remember the information from the previous lesson. <br> | I. Review lesson one. <br> Take this short quiz to see how well you remember the information from the previous lesson. <br> | ||
See if you can answer the following questions, without looking at your notes: [answers at the end of the lesson ( no peeking!)] <br> | |||
: | :A. What was the easiest and least expensive way to find the information for Antoinette Spano Frasco??<br> | ||
: | :B. What is the Wiki?<br> | ||
: | :C. What are the five steps in the research process?<br> | ||
: | :D. Which of the following would you enter into the first search bar? Include all the apply.<br> | ||
:: | ::1) The name of your ancestor<br> | ||
:: | ::2) A location where your ancestor might have lives<br> | ||
:: | ::3) A topic, such as census or military records<br> | ||
:: | ::4) Your name<br> | ||
: | :E. True or False<br> | ||
::1) Everything you read in the Wiki is correct. <br> | ::1) Everything you read in the Wiki is correct. <br> | ||
::2) You need to gather all the information you have for all of your relatives before you even begin searching in the catalog.<br> | ::2) You need to gather all the information you have for all of your relatives before you even begin searching in the catalog.<br> | ||
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::8) The Wiki is not the easiest program to learn how to use, but it is definitely worth the effort. (I hope you all answered “true” to this question).<br> | ::8) The Wiki is not the easiest program to learn how to use, but it is definitely worth the effort. (I hope you all answered “true” to this question).<br> | ||
Now go to the last page and see how you did. If you missed any questions, go back through lesson one to make sure you understand the concepts. | Now go to the last page and see how you did. If you missed any questions, go back through lesson one to make sure you understand the concepts. <br> | ||
II. How do I know where to start to research the Wiki?<br> | |||
:A. Research tools<br> | |||
::1) Record Selection Table<br> | ::1) Record Selection Table<br> | ||
:::a) In the search bar, type in Record Selection Table<br> | :::a) In the search bar, type in Record Selection Table<br> | ||
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:::7) Please take time to watch this presentation. Write down any questions you have and discuss them with your mentor. | :::7) Please take time to watch this presentation. Write down any questions you have and discuss them with your mentor. | ||
<br> Answer key<br>1. A place to get genealogical research advice, or learn where to find record collections in our 80,960 articles.<br>2. <br>a) Gather<br>b) Choose<br>c) Find<br>d) Evaluate<br>e) Share<br>3. B and C True or False<br> <br>1. False - Since the Wiki is created and maintained by volunteers there could be errors.<br>2. False - It is good to have collected all of your genealogy in one place, but to search the <br> Wiki you only need to have fathered the information for the person you are <br> researching.<br>3. True – The FHL number means the record is on file at the Family History Library.<br>4. True – You can go to your local Family History Center to order the film or you can do it <br> online.<br>5. False – Sometimes all we have is the index on file. There may or may not be more <br> information.<br>6. False –While the Wiki is mostly built and maintained by volunteers, there are <br> some Church Employees who work on it and direct the projects. <br>7. False – Not all states put their vital records on line. If they do not, you will need to order <br> A copy of it from them. Some states will only send certified copies and they can <br> be expensive. <br>8. True – definitely true – The more time you spend in the Wiki, the more you will begin to <br> appreciate what a wonderful resource it is. <br> | <br> Answer key<br>1. A place to get genealogical research advice, or learn where to find record collections in our 80,960 articles.<br>2. <br>a) Gather<br>b) Choose<br>c) Find<br>d) Evaluate<br>e) Share<br>3. B and C True or False<br> <br>1. False - Since the Wiki is created and maintained by volunteers there could be errors.<br>2. False - It is good to have collected all of your genealogy in one place, but to search the <br> Wiki you only need to have fathered the information for the person you are <br> researching.<br>3. True – The FHL number means the record is on file at the Family History Library.<br>4. True – You can go to your local Family History Center to order the film or you can do it <br> online.<br>5. False – Sometimes all we have is the index on file. There may or may not be more <br> information.<br>6. False –While the Wiki is mostly built and maintained by volunteers, there are <br> some Church Employees who work on it and direct the projects. <br>7. False – Not all states put their vital records on line. If they do not, you will need to order <br> A copy of it from them. Some states will only send certified copies and they can <br> be expensive. <br>8. True – definitely true – The more time you spend in the Wiki, the more you will begin to <br> appreciate what a wonderful resource it is. <br> | ||
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