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Lipeters: /* Common Keying Errors Found by Reviewers */

Lipeters — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:30:54 GMT

Common Keying Errors Found by Reviewers

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	Many death records say that a person died in their nth year, e.g. 70th year. Keyers are not deducting one from this number to give the age at death. A person dying in their 70th year was 69 years of age.		Many death records say that a person died in their nth year, e.g. 70th year. Keyers are not deducting one from this number to give the age at death. A person dying in their 70th year was 69 years of age.
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		+	Index pages and introduction material should be keyed as Page Number Form type, not Cover Page, if they have a Page Number.

	== Questions and Answers ==		== Questions and Answers ==

Wiedwoman: /* Common Keying Errors Found by Reviewers */

Wiedwoman — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 15:16:47 GMT

Common Keying Errors Found by Reviewers

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	On the field event city - only key the city, do not key state or county. <br>		On the field event city - only key the city, do not key state or county. <br>

-	Many death records say that a person died in their nth year, e.g. 70th year. Keyers are not deducting one from this number to give the age at death. A person dying in their 70th year was 69 years of age. ~~'''Note: there is nothing in the directions stating this, so keyers should not be dinged for not doing this.'''~~	+	Many death records say that a person died in their nth year, e.g. 70th year. Keyers are not deducting one from this number to give the age at death. A person dying in their 70th year was 69 years of age.

	== Questions and Answers ==		== Questions and Answers ==

Family29hunter at 13:02, 6 April 2013

Family29hunter — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 13:02:06 GMT

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-	<span style="color:orange">'''Feel free to add to or edit information in this discussion tab as necessary. Please take time to become familiar with the [http://www.ancestry.com/wiki/index.php?title=World_Archives_Keying_Standards General Keying Standards] and be sure to read all instructions on the main project page. (Please note that in case of a discrepancy, project level instructions always trump general keying standards.)'''</span>	+	<span style="color:orange">'''Feel free to add to or edit information in this discussion tab as necessary. Please take time to become familiar with the [http://www.ancestry.com/wiki/index.php?title=World_Archives_Keying_Standards General Keying Standards] and be sure to read all instructions on the main project page. (Please note that in case of a discrepancy, project level instructions always trump general keying standards.)'''</span> __TOC__
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-	~~== Extra Keying Helps==~~	+
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-	If you are keying Quaker records prior to 1752 the numbering of the months does not follow our typical numbering. Quaker records can be identified by their dates being recorded in this fashion, "23d 5m 1750y". Please refer to the chart below.<br>	+
-	~~[[File:Quakermonths.jpg]]~~	+

-	== Common Keying Errors Found by Reviewers ==	+	== Extra Keying Helps ==
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		+	<br> If you are keying Quaker records prior to 1752 the numbering of the months does not follow our typical numbering. Quaker records can be identified by their dates being recorded in this fashion, "23d 5m 1750y". Please refer to the chart below.<br> [[Image:Quakermonths.jpg]]
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		+	== Common Keying Errors Found by Reviewers ==

	Parents last names should be keyed.		Parents last names should be keyed.

-	Do not key Jr in given or surname fields. Per keying guidelines: In cases where the name is listed as Rev. John Smith, or John Smith, Jr, and there is not a prefix or suffix field the name should be entered with John in the Given Name field and Smith in the Surname field, without either prefix or suffix. [1] -- Wiedwoman 21:35, 17 December 2012 (UTC)	+	Do not key Jr in given or surname fields. Per keying guidelines: In cases where the name is listed as Rev. John Smith, or John Smith, Jr, and there is not a prefix or suffix field the name should be entered with John in the Given Name field and Smith in the Surname field, without either prefix or suffix. [1] -- Wiedwoman 21:35, 17 December 2012 (UTC)
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-	Do not key any ranks that may appear.	+	Do not key any ranks that may appear.

-	Please check that you have keyed the Event City if it appears at the top of the page. Even though the city name may appear only once on the image, if you miss it out of every record on the page, it could have a bad effect on your accuracy stats! --Katerimmer 12:05, 18 December 2012 (UTC)	+	Please check that you have keyed the Event City if it appears at the top of the page. Even though the city name may appear only once on the image, if you miss it out of every record on the page, it could have a bad effect on your accuracy stats! --Katerimmer 12:05, 18 December 2012 (UTC)

-	On the field event city - only key the city, do not key state or county.	+	On the field event city - only key the city, do not key state or county. <br>
-	<br>	+

-	Many death records say that a person died in their nth year, e.g. 70th year. Keyers are not deducting one from this number to give the age at death. A person dying in their 70th year was 69 years of age.	+	Many death records say that a person died in their nth year, e.g. 70th year. Keyers are not deducting one from this number to give the age at death. A person dying in their 70th year was 69 years of age. '''Note: there is nothing in the directions stating this, so keyers should not be dinged for not doing this.'''

	== Questions and Answers ==		== Questions and Answers ==
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	:A: Yes, they are military records. Do not key county names in a city field -- it should be left blank. -- [[User:Wiedwoman\|Wiedwoman]] 02:55, 20 February 2013 (UTC)		:A: Yes, they are military records. Do not key county names in a city field -- it should be left blank. -- [[User:Wiedwoman\|Wiedwoman]] 02:55, 20 February 2013 (UTC)
-	Thanks so much.  Should I use the earlier or later date as the event date?<br>	+
		+	Thanks so much.  Should I use the earlier or later date as the event date?<br>

	:A: Key the first date. If more than one date is associated with an individual that is an "Other" event, only key the first date.		:A: Key the first date. If more than one date is associated with an individual that is an "Other" event, only key the first date.

-	==== Event City Question ====	+	==== Event City Question ====

	Q: I am keying Death Records.  The top of the page says "Providence Gazette - Deaths".   In many cases, the event city is only "in this town".  Does that mean Providence in these cases?		Q: I am keying Death Records.  The top of the page says "Providence Gazette - Deaths".   In many cases, the event city is only "in this town".  Does that mean Providence in these cases?
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	:A: Every entry should show event city as Providence unless a different city is shown for a specific person. -- [[User:Wiedwoman\|Wiedwoman]] 23:36, 2 February 2013 (UTC)		:A: Every entry should show event city as Providence unless a different city is shown for a specific person. -- [[User:Wiedwoman\|Wiedwoman]] 23:36, 2 February 2013 (UTC)

-	==== Event City Question #2 ====	+	==== Event City Question #2 ====

-	The top of the page has "Vital Record of Rhode Island" (the previous page in this set was headed "Providence Gazette - Deaths" and as per instructions where the event city was not named, Providence was keyed).	+	The top of the page has "Vital Record of Rhode Island" (the previous page in this set was headed "Providence Gazette - Deaths" and as per instructions where the event city was not named, Providence was keyed).

-	In this case, where the event city is only stated as "in this town" should I still key Providence (making an assumption that it is continued from the previous page) or should I leave it blank. Thanks.	+	In this case, where the event city is only stated as "in this town" should I still key Providence (making an assumption that it is continued from the previous page) or should I leave it blank. Thanks.

	:A: You would leave the city field blank. -- [[User:Wiedwoman\|Wiedwoman]] 16:19, 4 February 2013 (UTC)		:A: You would leave the city field blank. -- [[User:Wiedwoman\|Wiedwoman]] 16:19, 4 February 2013 (UTC)

-	==Suggestions/Additions==	+	== Suggestions/Additions ==

	<span style="color:orange"> '''If you have a suggestion or would like to make an addition to the project page, click “EDIT” and post your suggestion here. (If you click on Rich Editor you won't have to worry about formatting your entry.) Then click “WATCH” at the top right on this page and you will be notified via email when an update has been made.'''</span>'''<br><br>'''		<span style="color:orange"> '''If you have a suggestion or would like to make an addition to the project page, click “EDIT” and post your suggestion here. (If you click on Rich Editor you won't have to worry about formatting your entry.) Then click “WATCH” at the top right on this page and you will be notified via email when an update has been made.'''</span>'''<br><br>'''

Katestrong 1: /* Common Keying Errors Found by Reviewers */

Katestrong 1 — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 11:55:36 GMT

Common Keying Errors Found by Reviewers

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	On the field event city - only key the city, do not key state or county.		On the field event city - only key the city, do not key state or county.
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		+	Many death records say that a person died in their nth year, e.g. 70th year. Keyers are not deducting one from this number to give the age at death. A person dying in their 70th year was 69 years of age.

	== Questions and Answers ==		== Questions and Answers ==

Wiedwoman: /* Questions and Answers */

Wiedwoman — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 03:14:15 GMT

Questions and Answers

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	:A: Every entry should show event city as Providence unless a different city is shown for a specific person. -- [[User:Wiedwoman\|Wiedwoman]] 23:36, 2 February 2013 (UTC)		:A: Every entry should show event city as Providence unless a different city is shown for a specific person. -- [[User:Wiedwoman\|Wiedwoman]] 23:36, 2 February 2013 (UTC)
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		+	==== Event City Question #2 ====
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		+	The top of the page has "Vital Record of Rhode Island" (the previous page in this set was headed "Providence Gazette - Deaths" and as per instructions where the event city was not named, Providence was keyed).
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		+	In this case, where the event city is only stated as "in this town" should I still key Providence (making an assumption that it is continued from the previous page) or should I leave it blank. Thanks.
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		+	:A: You would leave the city field blank. -- [[User:Wiedwoman\|Wiedwoman]] 16:19, 4 February 2013 (UTC)

	==Suggestions/Additions==		==Suggestions/Additions==

	<span style="color:orange"> '''If you have a suggestion or would like to make an addition to the project page, click “EDIT” and post your suggestion here. (If you click on Rich Editor you won't have to worry about formatting your entry.) Then click “WATCH” at the top right on this page and you will be notified via email when an update has been made.'''</span>'''<br><br>'''		<span style="color:orange"> '''If you have a suggestion or would like to make an addition to the project page, click “EDIT” and post your suggestion here. (If you click on Rich Editor you won't have to worry about formatting your entry.) Then click “WATCH” at the top right on this page and you will be notified via email when an update has been made.'''</span>'''<br><br>'''

Wiedwoman: /* Event City Question #2 */

Wiedwoman — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 03:13:34 GMT

Event City Question #2

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	:A: Every entry should show event city as Providence unless a different city is shown for a specific person. -- [[User:Wiedwoman\|Wiedwoman]] 23:36, 2 February 2013 (UTC)		:A: Every entry should show event city as Providence unless a different city is shown for a specific person. -- [[User:Wiedwoman\|Wiedwoman]] 23:36, 2 February 2013 (UTC)
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-	~~== Event City Question #2 ==~~
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-	The top of the page has "Vital Record of Rhode Island" (the previous page in this set was headed "Providence Gazette - Deaths" and as per instructions where the event city was not named, Providence was keyed).
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-	In this case, where the event city is only stated as "in this town" should I still key Providence (making an assumption that it is continued from the previous page) or should I leave it blank. Thanks.
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-	~~:A: You would leave the city field blank. -- [[User:Wiedwoman\|Wiedwoman]] 16:19, 4 February 2013 (UTC)~~

	==Suggestions/Additions==		==Suggestions/Additions==

	<span style="color:orange"> '''If you have a suggestion or would like to make an addition to the project page, click “EDIT” and post your suggestion here. (If you click on Rich Editor you won't have to worry about formatting your entry.) Then click “WATCH” at the top right on this page and you will be notified via email when an update has been made.'''</span>'''<br><br>'''		<span style="color:orange"> '''If you have a suggestion or would like to make an addition to the project page, click “EDIT” and post your suggestion here. (If you click on Rich Editor you won't have to worry about formatting your entry.) Then click “WATCH” at the top right on this page and you will be notified via email when an update has been made.'''</span>'''<br><br>'''

Wiedwoman: /* Questions and Answers */

Wiedwoman — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 03:13:21 GMT

Questions and Answers

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	Q: But what location would be keyed? (see above question). For instance "John Doe died at sea on a passage from Havana to Savannah"		Q: But what location would be keyed? (see above question). For instance "John Doe died at sea on a passage from Havana to Savannah"
-	A: I would not key any location because he died 'at sea' which is not a 'city' - Linda	+
		+	:A: I would not key any location because he died 'at sea' which is not a 'city' - Linda

	Q: How do I key an age of 13 months? 1 year or 13/12?		Q: How do I key an age of 13 months? 1 year or 13/12?
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	:A: Key the first date. If more than one date is associated with an individual that is an "Other" event, only key the first date.		:A: Key the first date. If more than one date is associated with an individual that is an "Other" event, only key the first date.
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		+	==== Event City Question ====
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		+	Q: I am keying Death Records.  The top of the page says "Providence Gazette - Deaths".   In many cases, the event city is only "in this town".  Does that mean Providence in these cases?
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		+	:A: Every entry should show event city as Providence unless a different city is shown for a specific person. -- [[User:Wiedwoman\|Wiedwoman]] 23:36, 2 February 2013 (UTC)

	== Event City Question #2 ==		== Event City Question #2 ==

Wiedwoman: /* Event City Question */

Wiedwoman — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 03:12:24 GMT

Event City Question

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	:A: Key the first date. If more than one date is associated with an individual that is an "Other" event, only key the first date.		:A: Key the first date. If more than one date is associated with an individual that is an "Other" event, only key the first date.
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-	~~== Event City Question ==~~
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-	~~Q: I am keying Death Records.  The top of the page says "Providence Gazette - Deaths".   In many cases, the event city is only "in this town".  Does that mean Providence in these cases?~~
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-	~~:A: Every entry should show event city as Providence unless a different city is shown for a specific person. -- [[User:Wiedwoman\|Wiedwoman]] 23:36, 2 February 2013 (UTC)~~

	== Event City Question #2 ==		== Event City Question #2 ==

Lipeters: /* Questions and Answers */

Lipeters — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 02:27:09 GMT

Questions and Answers

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	Q: But what location would be keyed? (see above question). For instance "John Doe died at sea on a passage from Havana to Savannah"		Q: But what location would be keyed? (see above question). For instance "John Doe died at sea on a passage from Havana to Savannah"
		+	A: I would not key any location because he died 'at sea' which is not a 'city' - Linda

	Q: How do I key an age of 13 months? 1 year or 13/12?		Q: How do I key an age of 13 months? 1 year or 13/12?

Wiedwoman: /* Common Keying Errors Found by Reviewers */

Wiedwoman — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:32:36 GMT

Common Keying Errors Found by Reviewers

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	== Common Keying Errors Found by Reviewers ==		== Common Keying Errors Found by Reviewers ==
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		+	Parents last names should be keyed.

	Do not key Jr in given or surname fields. Per keying guidelines: In cases where the name is listed as Rev. John Smith, or John Smith, Jr, and there is not a prefix or suffix field the name should be entered with John in the Given Name field and Smith in the Surname field, without either prefix or suffix. [1] -- Wiedwoman 21:35, 17 December 2012 (UTC)		Do not key Jr in given or surname fields. Per keying guidelines: In cases where the name is listed as Rev. John Smith, or John Smith, Jr, and there is not a prefix or suffix field the name should be entered with John in the Given Name field and Smith in the Surname field, without either prefix or suffix. [1] -- Wiedwoman 21:35, 17 December 2012 (UTC)