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|Adding Image Visibility to Historical Records Articles
|Adding Image Visibility to Historical Records Articles
|Copy and add template to correct part of the Wiki page
|Copy and add template to correct part of the Wiki page
|Coming soon
| <center>[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Adding Image Visibility to Historical Records Articles|Link]]</center>
| <center>[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Adding Image Visibility to Historical Records Articles|Link]]</center>
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|Creating Interwiki Links
|Creating Interwiki Links
|Updating templates to link to language Wiki pages
|Updating templates to link to language Wiki pages
|Coming soon
|<center>[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Creating Interwiki Links|Link]]</center>
|<center>[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Creating Interwiki Links|Link]]</center>
|<center>Beginner</center>
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| Add Counties to NBI Part 4
| Add Counties to NBI Part 4
| To add counties, previously unavailable online, to the NBI (National Burial Index) task list which will be used to update parish tables.
| To add counties, previously unavailable online, to the NBI (National Burial Index) task list which will be used to update parish tables.
|Coming soon
|<center> [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Add Counties to NBI Part 4|Link]]</center>
|<center> [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Add Counties to NBI Part 4|Link]]</center>
|<center>Intermediate</center>
|<center>Intermediate</center>
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== Additional Training Videos==
== Additional Training Videos==

Revision as of 08:26, 1 April 2020

About the Wiki[edit | edit source]

The FamilySearch Research Wiki is a free, collaborative, online genealogical guide on FamilySearch.org. It assists users who need research help in a specific place by providing:

  • Links to genealogical databases and resources
  • Research strategies
  • Genealogical guidance

Classes on How to Use the Wiki in your Research

Special Projects[edit | edit source]

Wiki projects with specific goals are created to help maintain and populate pages on the Wiki. These projects add content to assist and simplify research for online users and improves the accuracy of the information. Below are examples of projects available:

  • Cut and paste wikitext onto Wiki pages
  • Search for and replace broken links on Wiki pages
  • Find information from websites and add it to Wiki pages

Please contact us at wikisupport@familysearch.org for training to work on any of these projects.

Preferred Skills[edit | edit source]

  • Some genealogical experience
  • Intermediate technology skills and willing to learn more
  • Attention to detail and willingness to repeat tasks
  • Ability to follow project instructions
  • Attend virtual training for a project

Time Commitment[edit | edit source]

  • 10 or more hours a week

Before you Begin[edit | edit source]

  • To edit the Wiki, you must obtain editing rights. If you do not already have editing rights, email us: wikisupport@familysearch.org

Step One[edit | edit source]

  • Select and sign up on a project found in table below.

Step Two[edit | edit source]

  • Watch the online training

Step Three[edit | edit source]

  • For questions, contact Heather at: bloosgrl@churchofjesuschrist.org

List of Projects[edit | edit source]

Project Description Training Video Instructions Wikitext Skill Level Genealogy Skill Level Status
Adding Image Visibility to Historical Records Articles Copy and add template to correct part of the Wiki page Coming soon
Link
Beginner
Beginner
Active
Creating Interwiki Links Updating templates to link to language Wiki pages Coming soon
Link
Beginner
Beginner
Active
Add Counties to NBI Part 4 To add counties, previously unavailable online, to the NBI (National Burial Index) task list which will be used to update parish tables. Coming soon
Link
Intermediate
Beginner
Active

Additional Training Videos[edit | edit source]

Online Wikitext Lessons[edit | edit source]

  • If you would like to learn more about editing the Wiki using wikitext, visit the Wiki University