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2. You'll notice that each sheet has columns for Name, Country, and Maps. Here's a key for what everything means on this spreadsheet:<br> | 2. You'll notice that each sheet has columns for Name, Country, and Maps. Here's a key for what everything means on this spreadsheet:<br> | ||
{{Block indent|*Purple '''Country''' column: This column lists the pages that you will update. You won't edit this column but you can click on each of the countries and it will take you to its FamilySearch Wiki home page.<br>}} | |||
{{Block indent|*Red, Orange, and Yellow '''Finished Map Link''' column: This column is where you will post the link of your finished map page when you are done. (You can also leave comments or notes in these cells if you need to organize yourself.)<br>}} | |||
{{Block indent|*'''Red''' cells represent countries with no map page. If you look at the sidebar of these country pages, you'll see that '''Maps''' is a red link. (Stage 1)|2}} | |||
{{Block indent|*'''Orange''' cells represent countries with map pages with little information. (Stages 1, 2, and 3)|2}} | |||
{{Block indent|*'''Yellow''' cells represent countries with map pages with lots of information. (Stage 4)|2}} | |||
{{Block indent|*Dark Green '''Page Editor Name''' column: List your name next to a country you are working on so you can organize who will work on which countries.<br> }} | |||
{{Block indent|*Light Green '''Date Edited''' column: When you complete a page, list the completion date in this column.}} | |||
{{Block indent|*Dark Blue '''Reviewer Name''' column: Don't touch this column. We'll have someone review your country page after you have finished. }} | |||
{{Block indent|*Light Blue '''Date Reviewed''' column: Don't touch this column. We'll have someone review your country page after you have finished. }} | |||
3. Type your name in the dark green '''Page Editor Name''' column next to the country you would like to work on. (Start with Phase 1 first because they are high priority.) | 3. Type your name in the dark green '''Page Editor Name''' column next to the country you would like to work on. (Start with Phase 1 first because they are high priority.) | ||
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3. Double check that you saved it correctly. It should look like the following:<br> | 3. Double check that you saved it correctly. It should look like the following:<br> | ||
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{{Block indent|1=== Tips for Using Maps ==|2=1}} | |||
{{Block indent|Maps must be used carefully for several reasons: }} | |||
{{Block indent|*There are often several places with the same name. You may want to use a '''[[Mexico Gazetteers | Gazetteer]]''' to help you.<br> }} | |||
{{Block indent|*The spelling and even names of some towns may have changed since your ancestor lived there.<br> }} | |||
{{Block indent|*Place-names are often misspelled in English sources. Difficult names may have been shortened and important diacritic marks omitted.<br> }} | |||
{{Block indent|*Political boundaries are not clearly indicated on all maps. Look for neighboring towns and geographic features to find the area where your ancestor came from.<br>}} | |||
{{Block indent|*Boundaries changed over time. Use historical maps to understand boundary changes.<br>}} | |||
{{Block indent|For more tips and information on using maps, go to the general'''[[Maps | Maps Record Page]]'''.}} | |||
{{Block indent|1==== Finding the Specific Town on the Map ===|2=1}} | |||
{{Block indent|To successfully research maps from Mexico, you must identify the town where your ancestor lived. Because there are several towns that have the same name, you may need some additional information before you can locate the correct town on a map. Using gazetteers can help you to identify a place's the jurisdiction and help you locate it on a map. See the '''[[Mexico Gazetteers]]''' article for more information.<br><br>}} | |||
=== STEP 4 : Types of Maps === | === STEP 4 : Types of Maps === | ||
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2. Look at your finished page. Make sure it looks similar to [https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/User:Carlyannbagley/sandbox1 this example].<br> | 2. Look at your finished page. Make sure it looks similar to [https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/User:Carlyannbagley/sandbox1 this example].<br> | ||
3. Double check that everything looks alright.<br> | 3. Double check that everything looks alright.<br> | ||
{{Block indent|Does your breadcrumb look okay?<br> }} | |||
{{Block indent|You should have 4 headings and 2 subheadings on your page.<br> }} | |||
{{Block indent|Do all your links redirect you correctly?<br> }} | |||
{{Block indent|Are any of your links red?<br> }} | |||
{{Block indent|Did you get all the information from the original Wiki page that you wanted to include on this new page?<br> }} | |||
(You might want a second opinion for the first few countries you do. Feel free to reach out to Janae.)<br><br> | (You might want a second opinion for the first few countries you do. Feel free to reach out to Janae.)<br><br> | ||
4. If everything looks alright, go back into '''Edit source''' in the top left side.<br> | 4. If everything looks alright, go back into '''Edit source''' in the top left side.<br> | ||
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