Sessions at Atlanta Family History Expo 2010 about Wikis

Saturday 13th November 2010

• Wikis for Genealogists

  by Thomas MacEntee

  While many thing of a wiki as an on‐line, collaborative encyclopedia, the wiki structure can be used by genealogists to document their research for both clients and their own families. Learn the various wiki platforms and the basics of setting up a wiki.

  • Family History
  • Genealogy
  • Social Media
  • Wikis

  At 8:00am to 9:00am, Saturday 13th November

• FamilySearch’s Research Wiki, Forums and Blogs: Useful Tools to Connect and Collaborate with Others

  by John Huff

  How can a Wiki help in genealogical research? Why should a researcher use a forum or a blog? Discover the great power in using these collaborative tools to accomplish large tasks. The collective knowledge of many can be much more effective at solving tough problems than the expertise of just one person or small groups. This session will discuss what these tools are, their relevant applications, how to use them, and how they can be some of the most powerful tools in your genealogical toolkit.

  • Family History
  • Genealogy
  • Wikis

  At 1:00pm to 2:00pm, Saturday 13th November