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

Question

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  would like the Data Doctor badge. Thank you.

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Awarded. I also invited you to google group.

I noticed, that you are following inkorect tag. You didn't use plural of doctors. It should be Data_Doctors tag, to be notified of the changes. You can correct it here https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Special:Following.

Answer 2

I would like to be member, Tried it for first time this month. Good way to learn the do’s and don’ts.

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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 3

I am starting to have a go at helping with the weekly cleanup.  May I have the Data Doctor badge please?

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Awarded. I also invited you to google group.

Answer 4

I have been working on this weeks challange, got a late start on Friday evening as I had just discovered the challenge and had not yet requested to join Data Doctors, would like to become an official member

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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 have so enjoyed doing the challenges in data doctor I have learnt so much more

Thank you

Helen

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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 6

I would like the Data Doctor badge please. Thank you.

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Awarded. I also invited you to google group.

Answer 7

I would love to be a Data Doctor! This will help me learn the correct source formatting for WikiTree so I can apply it to my own profiles and others once I become more comfortable! I'm always looking to learn! :)

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I would love to help!!

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Awarded. I also invited you to google group.

Answer 8

I am volunteering to be a Data Doctor

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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

The receipt of a  Data Doctor Badge would be awesome

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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 would like to help the data doctors

Peter

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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

I am hoping to join The Data Doctors Project to help others fix minor errors on Profiles that could use improvements.

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Awarded. I also invited you to google group.

Answer 12

I  would join. Thank you.

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Hi, Jack

We are working on your badge now and you should receive it soon.  We welcome you.

Answer 13

I  would join. Thank you.

Answer 14

I look forward to the work!

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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.

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Answer 15

For the benefit of everyone

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Awarded. I also invited you to google group.

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Answer 16

I would like to get the Data Doctors badge please as currently I spend most of my WikiTree time sourcing profiles, connecting profiles and correcting errors.

Thanks

David

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There are a few of us here on Page 10 that have not had any replies to our offers of help so not sure if anything is happening or not.

David

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Awarded. I also invited you to google group.

Answer 17

I would love to help in this project.  I have started on my own.  Thank you for the badge.

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Awarded. I also invited you to google group.

Answer 18

Yes please include me

Comments

You need to be logged in when you apply or at least provide the WikiTreeID.

Answer 19

data doctor, part of England Team

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Awarded. I also invited you to google group.

Answer 20

I would like to receive the Data Doctor badge. Thank you.

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Hi, Kevin

We received your request and will get back to within a couple weeks; Ales awards badges twice a month.

Thank you for your interest in the Data Doctors Project!

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Awarded. I also invited you to google group.

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Thank you so much!

Answer 21

Hi I've actually been doing Data Doctor things but didn't know there was a tag for it. I enjoy the challenges very much.

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Hi, Melissa

There is a tag for Data Doctors; there is also a project badge; is that what you are interested in getting?  You can add the data-doctors tag to your followed tags.

Let us know and we will be in touch.

Happy Holidays

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Hi, thank you I did put it on my profile. I also finally figured out how to use the tracker lol.

You have a great day and Happy Holidays to you as well

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So do you want to become a "badged" Data Doctor and join the project?

Thank you.

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Awarded. I also invited you to google group.