This is the third and final part of a series of articles on the FamilySearch Wiki. In part 1 we talked about viewing information on the web site. In part 2 we talked about how to edit information. Now finally we talk briefly about creating new content for the wiki. Note that we don’t want to create duplicate content on the wiki. The wiki helps you take care of this by searching to see if a page already exists. You can help by looking at the existing pages on your topic before you begin.
First you need to sign in! I think you should do this every time you go to the wiki so you can be ready to edit or add to anything that you come across. The link to Create a Page is on the right hand side under the heading Navigation. At the top of the page are some helpful links to further information you may need. Then you search to see if you page already exists. There is also the recommendation that you link your new page into existing wiki content.
Then follow the trail!
Summary
The FamilySearch Wiki is a valuable tool. We all need to at least be using it to look things up. We need to be teaching members how to use the Wiki. The Help Center in nFS and the Wiki are the places we go to take members to find answers.
In addition I hope that every FH Consultant and FHC Director will at least register for the wiki, sign in, and be prepared to edit. The wiki is a great resource.
Using the Wiki Part 3 – Creating Pages & Summary of What You Need to Do – the Final Word?
May 9, 2010 by Peter
Thanks for this series of posts. I enjoyed them.
Thank you for this 3 part “series”. I have finally gotten around to registering on the wiki and was amazed and impressed with all of the information there.