FamilySearch Wiki:Maintenance/Governance

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Patrolling new pages (priority 1)

 * Click to help patrol new pages
 * Why patrol:
 * As new pages are added, there is a possibility for inappropriate content or vandalism. Patrolling allows us to look at new pages that are added to check for any potential offensive or inappropriate content. It also gives us an opportunity to see the type of new information that is being added, who is adding it, and give guidance where needed.
 * Steps for patrolling:
 * See the Help:Patrolling new pages article for the steps to patrol new pages.


 * Help links:
 * FamilySearch Wiki:Patrolling
 * Patrolling new pages

Patrolling recent changes (3)

 * Click to help patrol recent changes
 * Why patrol:
 * As edits to pages are made, there is a possibility for inappropriate content or vandalism. Patrolling allows us to look at changes that have been made to check for any potential offensive or inappropriate content. It also gives us an opportunity to see the type of new information that is being added, who is adding it, and give guidance where needed.
 * Steps to patrolling:
 * See the Help:Patrolling recent changes article for steps to patrol recent changes.
 * Help links:
 * FamilySearch Wiki:Patrolling
 * Patrolling recent changes

Contributors looking for help

 * Click to help Contributors looking for


 * Why Help:
 * Contributors who have questions want to learn or help the Wiki.
 * Steps to answer
 * Look at the Question itself, at the page it is connected to and if necessary contact the contributor through their talk page, and or email.
 * Now search the Wiki for the answer. If the answer is not available bring the question to the Support Team.
 * When the answer is found place it on to the Talk page. Also thank them.

Articles with content outside wiki scope (2)

 * Click to help review articles with content outside the wiki scope
 * Why review:
 * FamilySearch Wiki is a tool people can use to learn how to find their ancestors. It offers information on how to find, use, and analyze records of genealogical value. If articles are added that are outside the scope of the Wiki, the purpose is compromised.
 * Steps to review:
 * Access the list of articles to be reviewed, using the link above.
 * Choose an article to review and check the contents to ascertain if the content is appropriate for the Wiki.
 * If it is not appropriate, use the Talk page to note why this information should not be part of the Wiki.
 * How to report:
 * Put the Content template on the page.  
 * Help links:
 * Appropriate Topics

Neutrality disputes (2)

 * Click to help resolve neutrality disputes
 * Why resolve:
 * The Research Wiki must be written from a neutral point of view, representing fairly, and as far as possible without bias, all significant views of family history related topics that have been published by reliable sources.
 * Steps to resolve:
 * Access the list of articles needing to be reviewed by clicking on the link above.
 * Review the article and ascertain if it meets the guidelines and policies of the Wiki.
 * Add any information to the Talk page that would clarify why this articles does not meet the guidelines, if it appears that it is not appropriate.
 * How to report:
 * Add the Pov template to the page.
 * Help links:
 * Neutrality
 * Guiding Principles

Copyright problems (2)

 * Click to help review copyright problems
 * Why review:
 * Materials which infringe on copyrights must not be added. Only copyright owners may place copyrighted materials on the Research Wiki unless the contributor has received the written consent of the copyright owner.
 * Steps to resolve:
 * Review the article to ascertain if any copyright problems may occur.
 * Add information to the Talk page regarding any visible problems.
 * Monitor the article to see if changes are made that would correct the problem.
 * If the content is not corrected within one week, add the Delete template to the page with an explanation of why it should be deleted.


 * How to report:
 * Add the Copyright template
 * Help links:
 * Policies