User:Nolaneclark/Sandbox training

The article provides a roadmap for new contributors to the Wiki. Links are provided to existing articles and training materials.

Learn the Basics
Basic information is provided in the artice: Help: Getting Started on the Wiki.

Register
Review the article: Help: How to Register with the Wiki.

Follow the instructions and register with the Wiki.

Create a User Page

 * Review the article: Help:User page.
 * Follow the instructions and create your own User page.

Create a Sandbox for Practice Editing

 * Review the article: FamilySearch Wiki:User Sandbox.
 * Follow the instructions and create your own User Sandbox.

Become Familiar with Basic Editing Tools.

 * Watch the video: Editing A Wiki Article.
 * Review the article: The Editing Tool.

Practice Basic Editing Skills in Your Sandbox

 * Review the article: Help:Practice editing in your Sandbox.
 * Follow the instructions and copy and paste the Sample Text into your User Sandbox. Review the linked article if you need instruction on copying and pasting.
 * Practice the following skills:


 * 1) Create headings
 * 2) Create a bulletted list
 * 3) Use bold and italics.


 * Compare your editing with the Wiki article: Erie Canal.

Learn to Create Links

 * Watch the video: Adding Links.
 * Review the article: Help:Adding Links.
 * Find the links in the Wiki article: Erie Canal and add those links to the Text in your User Sandbox.
 * Prepare an Edit Summary

Learn to Add Images and Use Templates
Take the on-line training lesson: Inserting Images and Templates