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== Project Instructions  ==
== Project Instructions  ==
=== Step 1 - Sign Up  ===


*Go to the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zDjZM9AqsskIZelgjOymsZ7WDxzTpGLjC5ErjdSn3vU/edit#gid=1661384892 Wiki Broken Links July 2023 - Task list] Google sheet and choose a broken link to fix from the list by signing your name next to it. Work on the tab called: Links to Fix (1).  
*Go to the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zDjZM9AqsskIZelgjOymsZ7WDxzTpGLjC5ErjdSn3vU/edit#gid=1661384892 Wiki Broken Links July 2023 - Task list] Google sheet and choose a broken link to fix from the list by signing your name next to it. Work on the tab called: Links to Fix (1).  
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*This tab contains broken links found on just one Wiki page.  
*This tab contains broken links found on just one Wiki page.  
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=== Step 2 - Check the Wiki Page and Link  ===
*In column G, you will find the link to the Wiki page that contains this broken link. Click on this link.
*In column G, you will find the link to the Wiki page that contains this broken link. Click on this link.
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*Copy the URL and paste it into the browser address to see if this link redirects.  
*Copy the URL and paste it into the browser address to see if this link redirects.  
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==== URL Automatically Redirects - New Link Found====
=== URL Automatically Redirects - New Link Found===
*If it redirects, copy the new URL and paste it onto the Wiki page over the old URL.
*If it redirects, copy the new URL and paste it onto the Wiki page over the old URL.
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==== URL is Broken - Check Internet Archives ====
=== URL is Broken - Check Internet Archives ===
*If the URL comes up broken (404 error or any other error), use [https://archive.org/web/ https://archive.org/web/] to find what the website used to look like.<br>
*If the URL comes up broken (404 error or any other error), use [https://archive.org/web/ https://archive.org/web/] to find what the website used to look like.<br>
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===== When the Wayback Machine does NOT have a result =====
==== When the Wayback Machine does NOT have a Result ====
*There are some reasons the Wayback Machine does not have a result.<br>
*There are some reasons the Wayback Machine does not have a result.<br>
:*The website never existed. Such a link that goes to a Wikipedia page that is spelled incorrectly.
:*The website never existed. Such a link that goes to a Wikipedia page that is spelled incorrectly.
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*If a link cannot be found, go to the Google Sheet and type in, "None" into column H. You can also add additional inofmration about why it couldn't be replaced. This can include, "could not find the replacement link" or "website is now gone."<br><br>
*If a link cannot be found, go to the Google Sheet and type in, "None" into column H. You can also add additional inofmration about why it couldn't be replaced. This can include, "could not find the replacement link" or "website is now gone."<br><br>


===== When the Wayback Machine has a result =====
==== When the Wayback Machine has a Result ====
*If the Wayback Machine has a version of the website in its database, you will see a calendar that lists the dates the website was archived. <br><br>
*If the Wayback Machine has a version of the website in its database, you will see a calendar that lists the dates the website was archived. <br><br>


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*Review the results and see if any are close to what you think is the same thing.<br><br>
*Review the results and see if any are close to what you think is the same thing.<br><br>


'''Please note:''' Sometimes a website page no longer exists and there is not a good substitute. In this situation, remove the link completely and make a note on the Google Sheet in column N - "Notes or reason why the link could not be fixed:" - for example: "Defunct and no replacement found", and move on to the next broken link.
'''Please note:''' Sometimes a website page no longer exists and there is not a good substitute. On the Google Sheet in column H give a reason why the link could not be fixed:" - for example: "Defunct and no replacement found", and move on to the next broken link.


Use Google to find the new URL:
*Put fixed broken link in the Summary and click on Save page
*Google the beginning portion of the URL to locate a possible page.
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*Google the title of the page with additional details that might be useful. 
*Type in the date by the broken link you just fixed on the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zDjZM9AqsskIZelgjOymsZ7WDxzTpGLjC5ErjdSn3vU/edit#gid=1661384892 task list].
'''EXAMPLE'''
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*For the broken link: <nowiki>http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/marriage.html</nowiki> the Wayback Machine gave the original [https://web.archive.org/web/20070206022737/http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/marriage.html web page]
*Paste a copy of the new URL in column H of the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zDjZM9AqsskIZelgjOymsZ7WDxzTpGLjC5ErjdSn3vU/edit#gid=1661384892 task list].
*The title of the page is: Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900 and you can see it is on the Illinois State Archives
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*Google: Illinois state archives "Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900"
*Sign up for another link on the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zDjZM9AqsskIZelgjOymsZ7WDxzTpGLjC5ErjdSn3vU/edit#gid=1661384892 task list].
*The first result on the list is: <nowiki>https://www.ilsos.gov/isavital/marriagesrch.jsp</nowiki> and you will see that it is the same page as found in the Wayback Machine.<br><br>
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=== Step 4 - Replace the Link  ===
 
1. With the correct new URL found on Google, go to the Wiki page and locate the section on the Wiki the broken link is in.<br><br>
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2. Click on Edit Source link and you will see the wikitext code. In this example, we will replace URL <nowiki>http://www.acgov.org/auditor/clerk/bdm_online.htm</nowiki> from the line with the new URL. <br><br>
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3. If the new URL is: <nowiki>https://www.acgov.org/auditor/clerk/bdm/index.htm</nowiki>. <br><br>
The code should now read: <br><br>  
<nowiki>[https://www.acgov.org/auditor/clerk/bdm/index.htm Alameda County Clerk Recorder - Vital Records]</nowiki>. Make sure the name of the link matches the organization and website.  For example, in this case, if the information is now on a different website than Alameda County Clerk Recorder, you need to change the link name, too. If there is other text included to explain the link (such as navigation instructions, or available records), you may need to update that as well.<br><br>
 
=== Step 5 - Check Your Work ===
1. Click show preview.<br><br>
 
2. Click the link you just added to make sure it works and it's the right one.
 
3. You can now save the page by typing in the summary field, fixed link and then click on the Save page button.<br><br>  


4. Return to the Google Sheet, record the date in column K and paste a copy of new URL you used on the Wiki page in column M.  You can use column I to add any notes.<br><br>


5. You can now choose another broken link to fix from the Google Sheet.
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