Saturday Sourcing Sprint (5 February 2022)

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Hello WikiTreers,

imageJoin in on this week's 24-hour Saturday Sourcing Sprint!

It's basically a casual mini Source-a-Thon.

When it's Saturday where you are, get sourcing!                                                    
(And quit when it's Sundaysmiley)

Anytime you want to compete for the Weekly Winners badge, click answer at the bottom of this post, We use the Challenge Tracker to record the profiles we source. 

Tell us about your successes, discrepancies, stories that tug at your heartstrings, and new amazing sources. We have a channel on Discord if you'd like to join us. It will be as busy or quiet as we make it and is available all the time.

  • All profiles improved must come from the Unsourced categories or be already present on WikiTree and only have links to other profiles, links to search results from another genealogy website, or the words "Ancestry tree," "Geni.com," "Pedigree Resource Files" from FamilySearch, and the like. Do not delete these items as they can provide clues for other researchers.
  • If you cannot find any sources, create a Research Notes section, list where you tried to find records, and add a signature to the end of your note using four tildes as a date stamp (you won't see it until you save). Do not remove the Unsourced Template and do not use the tracker or count in your tally. Example:
    • "Looked for John in the US Census records for 1900-1940 and couldn't find him on FamilySearch or Ancestry"
  • Sources citations need to provide a way for anyone to find the source. We strive for the Evidence Explained format to tell where, what, who, and when, as well as where the was source was found. Do not delete existing items in the Sources area as they can provide clues for other researchers. 
  • If you add a source that names other family members, check to see if their profiles exist. 
    • If not, use the Category search box to find and select a category in the format "Location, Needs Profiles Created" to aid in profile creation
    • If so and there are no sources, add the source. Use the tracker to count that profile too

See the Sprint Help Page for full details. 

When you save the profile, a green bar for the Challenge Tracker will appear at the top. Due to the security changes for the implementation of GDPR regulations, unlisted profiles are not eligible for challenge tracking. 

For all others, click the Challenge Tracker button, add or verify your WikiTreeID, select a pre-defined comment or add your own to indicate which type(s) of source(s) you added, put a checkmark in the "Saturday Sourcing Sprint" box, and click "Add Action." If you participate in the Monthly Sourcerers' Challenge you can click both boxes. For visual learners, this YouTube video starting at about the 4.30-minute mark will explain how to use the tracker (earlier parts of the video explain how to find sources and add the citations to profiles).

You can track your progress on the Challenge Tracker report. Only use the Challenge Tracker if it is between 12 am to 12 midnight on Saturday in your time zone when you are adding sources. 

Don't forget to remove the Unsourced template if you are able to add a source!

in The Tree House by Debi Hoag G2G6 Pilot (393k points)

11 Answers

+6 votes
Debi:

                 I am in again.

                               Roger
by Roger Stong G2G Astronaut (1.3m points)
Thanks, Roger, glad to have you with us again. Have fun!
+6 votes
Still alive, still sourcing! All is good!
by David Carlson G2G6 Pilot (354k points)
Really glad to hear that you're still with us, David. Have fun!
+7 votes
I’m in again!
by Leila Keller G2G6 Mach 1 (18.4k points)
Thanks, Leila. Have fun!
+7 votes
Once again thank you
by Elaine Mattsen G2G6 Mach 5 (56.4k points)
Thanks, Elaine. Have fun!
+7 votes
I'll do some this weekend (I've been doing them all week anyhow!)
by Matthew Evans G2G6 Mach 7 (72.5k points)
Thanks, Matthew. Have fun!
+7 votes
Yes, please!
by Sherry Bartlett G2G6 Mach 4 (44.0k points)
Thanks, Sherry. Have fun!
+6 votes
I'm in! I get lost in a lot of bunny trails but maybe today I'll break 20!
by Melissa Gridley G2G5 (5.5k points)
Let us know if you need a ladder dropped down a rabbit hole, Melissa. Have fun!
+5 votes
Count me in again!
by Marcia Benjamin G2G6 Mach 4 (44.5k points)
Will do, Marcia. Have fun!
+5 votes
I'm in!  It's been so warm I may also have to weed today. LOL!
by Janine Barber G2G6 Pilot (227k points)
Thanks, Janine. Have fun and don't get sunburnt if you do weed.
+5 votes
I'm in, I'll work on the multiple unsourced relatives of a profile I worked on 2 weeks ago
by M Ross G2G6 Pilot (708k points)
Thanks, M. Sounds like you've got your work cut out for you. Have fun!
+3 votes
I'm in, I'll try and get a couple this weekend...
by Dean Anderson G2G6 Pilot (774k points)
Thanks, Dean. Have fun!

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