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== Introduction to wikis and FamilySearch Wiki == | == Introduction to wikis and FamilySearch Wiki == | ||
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A ''wiki'' is a Website where anybody can write content without having to know html or other programming languages. The most famous wiki in existence today is Wikipedia.org, the world’s largest encyclopedia which is written entirely by volunteers. | A ''wiki'' is a Website where anybody can write content without having to know html or other programming languages. The most famous wiki in existence today is Wikipedia.org, the world’s largest encyclopedia which is written entirely by volunteers. | ||
<br>In 2008, FamilySearch launched a wiki at [https://wiki.familysearch.org https://wiki.familysearch.org] so that the | <br>In 2008, FamilySearch launched a wiki at [https://wiki.familysearch.org https://wiki.familysearch.org] so that the FamilySearch Library and the genealogical community at large could offer free advice about how to find, use, and analyze records of genealogical value. The wiki’s coverage is already massive, with a scope of over 100 countries and 21,000 pages. The idea behind the wiki is that none of us can be expert in all localities, records, languages, or ethnic groups, but if each of us writes snippets about what we know, the resulting content will help all of us learn where to find, how to use, and how to analyze genealogy records anywhere in the world. | ||
== Projects we’ll cover today == | == Projects we’ll cover today == | ||
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== Conclusion == | == Conclusion == | ||
In general, a wiki is a wonderful gathering place where each user can contribute what they know. Users can discuss the knowledge they share and collaborate on great projects that can help many others. FamilySearch Wiki, a site built by the community for the community, is growing at an enormous rate because people like you are sharing what they know about where to find genealogical records and how to use them. Join us today at [http://wiki.familysearch.org http://wiki.familysearch.org] and share your learnings with other people who wish they knew what you know. Become part of this helpful community team that really believes that “We are smarter than me!” | In general, a wiki is a wonderful gathering place where each user can contribute what they know. Users can discuss the knowledge they share and collaborate on great projects that can help many others. FamilySearch Wiki, a site built by the community for the community, is growing at an enormous rate because people like you are sharing what they know about where to find genealogical records and how to use them. Join us today at [http://wiki.familysearch.org http://wiki.familysearch.org] and share your learnings with other people who wish they knew what you know. Become part of this helpful community team that really believes that “We are smarter than me!” | ||
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