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Wikis for Genealogists
Dick EastmanMarch 22, 2014
Today’s slides are available at:
http://www.eogn.com/handouts/wiki
What is a Wiki?
According to www.dictionary.com:
"a Web site that allows anyone to add, delete, or revise content by using a web browser."
What is a Wiki?
According to inventor Ward Cunningham:
"The Simplest Thing that Could Possibly Work"
What is a Wiki?
According to Wikipedia:
“A wiki is a website that allows the creation and editing of any number of interlinked web pages via a web browser using a simplified markup language or a WYSIWYG text editor. Wikis are typically powered by wiki software and are often used collaboratively by multiple users."
What use is a Wiki?
According to Wikipedia:
“Examples include community websites, corporate intranets, knowledge management systems, and note services. The software can also be used for personal notetaking."
What use is a Wiki?
In other words, a wiki is a publishing system
What use is a Wiki?
A wiki can be used to publish nearly any kind of information.
It works well as an encyclopedia.
What use is a Wiki?
Examples: genealogy information, news, newsletters, club bulletins, historical information, schoolwork assignments, music, videos, pictures, and almost anything else you can think of.
Why use a Wiki?
SimplicityAnyone can do it.Anyone can contribute.Everything can be in hypertext.Can include pictures, music,
videos, or more.
Why use a Wiki?
A wiki is a great replacement for your society’s publications!
Why use a Wiki?
A wiki also can contain a database of census records, tax lists, paymaster records, or other records of historical interest.
Why use a Wiki?
Your society can publish genealogical and historical information at very low expense.
Remember: it is a publishing tool!
Why use a Wiki?
In most cases, ANYONE can add or update information in a wiki.
It is a great collaboration tool.Remember: it is a publishing
tool!
Let’s Look at a Few Typical Wikis
Wiki-Wiki Bus at Honolulu Airport
Today’s slides are available at:
http://www.eogn.com/handouts/wiki