Join the Data Doctors project and become a Data doctor / 3 [closed]

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To join the Data Doctors project and become a Data doctor, go to latest join post here:

https://www.wikitree.com/g2g/768536/join-the-data-doctors-project-and-become-data-doctor-in-2019

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I believe I have learned more by working with this project than I would have by myself.

With the weekly challenges, one concentrates on one particular suggestion which gives one the opportunity to truly figure out what to look for when making corrections. By the end of the week, one has the knowledge and confidence to make a huge difference towards the health of our shared tree.

Try it, you will love it.

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Just so you know, Data Doctors is like a year round Clean-a-Thon. Just like Sourcerers is like a year long Source-a-Thon.

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Lost access to the spreadsheet on google. Can anyone remedy that?

Thanks

Terry

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Can anyone tell me why I get this message 

Your WikiTreeID does not exist. Status is updated, but correct it next time. (Wight - 531)

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You shouldn't add spaces in Wight-531

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I have made mistakes on gender when entering persons. Many have been "corrected" by data doctors trying to help. However seldom do the people doing the "fixing" bother to edit the biography to reflect the gender correction.

I would rather have them left for me to correct if the job is done incompletely. It would be great if the "data doctors" received proper training prior to being set loose.

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To keep the data doctors away, you can go to the drop down, Suggestions, and correct all the mistakes in your tree yourself.

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Absolutely agree with Terry McClintock.

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So, how are Data Doctors different from Sourcing?

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When I am making these corrections I avoid tampering with the bio, especially if it appears to be thoughtfully done.  It's one thing to change a gender in a box. It's another to edit someone's work.

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The bio should be checked before making a gender change or anything else, since there can be notes to indicate why a gender is set one way.  If no notes, the bio should still be checked when gender is changed, so it doesn’t say ‘he’ or ‘she’ which is now opposite of gender.

Answer 1

I'd like to add the DD badge!

I added the tag to my list

I'll be working to update/fix info and sources from my GEDCOM imports which don't appear to have gone particularly well :-(

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Awarded. I also invited you to google group.

I noticed you are following the wrong tag. It should be Data_Doctors tag. You can do it here https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Special:Following.

Answer 2

I also enjoy the 365 day clean-a-thon aspect of being a data doctor!

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Awarded. I also invited you to google group.

Answer 3

I do have limited time, but would like to help others.

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Awarded. I also invited you to google group.

Answer 4

I would like to assist the Data Doctors and receive a badge.  Where is the errors list?

Dee Kermode - Fernandez 583

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Awarded. I also invited you to google group.

You should also follow Data_Doctors tag, to be notified of the changes. You can do it here https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Special:Following.

Answer 5

I'd like to join.  I find that I'm already making corrections; I might as well get some guidance and make sure I'm doing it right!

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Awarded. I also invited you to google group.

Answer 6

I'd like the Data Doctor badge, please.

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Awarded. I also invited you to google group.

Answer 7

Interested. Correct information is always key for a successful site.

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Brian, Awarded. I also invited you to google group.

Answer 8

Yes. I would like to join the Data Doctors project, and receive the Data doctor badge.

Thank you very much.

Roger Houchin-158

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Yes. I would like to join the Data Doctors project, and receive the Data doctor badge.

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I would like to be a Data doctor.

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I would like to join the Data Doctors project, and receive the Data doctor badge.

Thanks

Roger Houchin-158

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Awarded. I also invited you to google group.

You should also follow Data_Doctors tag, to be notified of the changes. You can do it here https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Special:Following.

Answer 9

I'd be interested. Just ramping up my involvement in WikiTree - have just finished cleaning the locations on all my own profiles and am keen to encourage standards here

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Awarded. I also invited you to google group.

You should also follow Data_Doctors tag, to be notified of the changes. You can do it here https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Special:Following.

Answer 10

I'd like to be a data doctor and have the badge as well. I enjoy tidying up Wikitree.

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Awarded. I also invited you to google group.

You should also follow Data_Doctors tag, to be notified of the changes. You can do it here https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Special:Following.

Answer 11

Hi,

I would like to join the Data Doctor project and help out when I can.

Thank you :-)

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Awarded. I also invited you to google group.

Answer 12

I correct everything I can find - can I get a badge? :)

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Awarded. I also invited you to google group.

You should also follow Data_Doctors tag, to be notified of the changes. You can do it here https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Special:Following.

Answer 13

I would love to be a Data Doctor and to help.

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Awarded. I also invited you to google group.

Answer 14

I would like to become a member of the Data Doctors and receive its badge.  

 

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Staci, Awarded. I also invited you to google group.

Answer 15

I am very interested in this project.  I would like to join!

Added 6 May 2018:  I know it has only been 5 days, but I am anxious to help out (and to get my badge, of course)!  I have added the feed and see things I think I can jump in and help with.  Is it ok to start volunteering for these tasks without having been accepted yet?

Thank you!

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Awarded. I also invited you to google group.

Answer 16

I just discovered this project by looking at my own profile and tools more closely.  I'm working to get my managed profiles cleaned up, and once completed, will be happy to assist with others as requested.

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Awarded. I also invited you to google group.

Answer 17

I would like to have the badge, too.

Certainly trying to clean up the mistakes this great tool delivers...

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Awarded. I also invited you to google group.

Answer 18

Please add me to the Data Doctors project

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Awarded. I also invited you to google group.

Answer 19

I am offering my help on this project, just let me know what I can do

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You are on Wikitree just for a few days. You should get to know how things function on Wikitree, before becoming a data doctor and correct other people's profiles. Ask again in a month or so.

Aleš

Answer 20

I would like the Data Doctor badge please.

I enjoyed taking part in the Clean-A-Thon.

Thanks.

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Awarded. I also invited you to google group.