User:Caileigholdroyd/Sandbox/Instructions for Finding Aid

Project Leader
Caileigh Oldroyd

Purpose
Make a table to show record coverage of the Catholic parishes, dioceses, and archdioceses in Latin America.

Task List
Santa Catarina, Brazil Task List

Beginning Instructions
Begin by opening these websites and the task list:


 * Task List - Tab "Data"
 * Google

Background Information
Some of the information on town and parish were incorrectly catalogued in many places in Latin America and Brazil. In order to help others, we will be reading the actual records to get municipality names, parish names, and date ranges. Sometimes the metadata is correct and the information within the records matches exactly to what the metadata says. Sometimes it is off in municipality, parish, or date range. Always assume that the metadata is incorrect and never copy it directly on to the sheet without looking in the records first. When transcribing information a good rule of thumb is to write exactly what the records say and not assume anything. They will be sorted and compiled at a later point. The instructions below will tell you how to read through the records.

=Part One=

1. Sign your name in Column A (Name/Nome) next to a link. 2. Click the Link next to your name in Column B (Link). 3. Look at the first few pages to find the following information:
 * Municipality Name
 * Parish Name
 * Date Range

4. These books are typiclaly in chronological order, with ocassional add ons. To find the