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Charhall: /* Questions and Answers */

Charhall — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:06:19 GMT

Questions and Answers

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	:'''A:''' We have seen many instances where the alias is listed above the name - in this case, without seeing the image, I would say yes, key Ambrose as an Alias Given Name.<br>		:'''A:''' We have seen many instances where the alias is listed above the name - in this case, without seeing the image, I would say yes, key Ambrose as an Alias Given Name.<br>

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		+	Q: In some records, under the convict name  is a line " and Another Name".  What is the status of this name?  It does not ''say ''alias, but should it be keyed as such?

-	~~Q: In some records, under the convict name  is a line " and Another Name".  What is the status of this name?  It does not ''say ''alias, but should it be keyed as such?~~

	:'''A:''' Yes, it should be keyed as an alias. Other names the person used should be recorded, regardless of whether the term "alias" "AKA" or another phrase is used to describe them. Only key the first alias listed in case of multiples. --[[User:Paulmd199\|Paulmd199]] 21:39, 4 December 2012 (UTC)		:'''A:''' Yes, it should be keyed as an alias. Other names the person used should be recorded, regardless of whether the term "alias" "AKA" or another phrase is used to describe them. Only key the first alias listed in case of multiples. --[[User:Paulmd199\|Paulmd199]] 21:39, 4 December 2012 (UTC)
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		+	Q: In several of my records, it shows a second conviction for the same person - they returned to prison after release on the original conviction and re-used the same convict number.  Should I key the received date on the original conviction only, with dates that correspond to the rest of the records on the page, or should I key the most recent date they were received instead?  In one case, his residence has also changed from the original record one year prior.

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

Wiedwoman: /* Suggestions/Additions */

Wiedwoman — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 22:19:56 GMT

Suggestions/Additions

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	<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>'''
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		+	Q: The guides are a wonderful help on this project.  I make a big solid line by putting the tiny lines together until it's a solid line (about 1/4").  This helps when going from left to right in the image (cntrl alt arrow right) and back again.  When I log out and come back in, the guide is gone and I have to re-do it.  Any way to make the teeny tiny lines bigger lines?  Or just make one solid guide line about 1/8 to 1/4" thick?  AND add the ability to save them so they're there the next time? '''
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		+	:A: There is no way at this time to save the guides we have made. -- [[User:Wiedwoman\|Wiedwoman]] 22:19, 12 January 2013 (UTC)
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		+	Tip:  I use the F3 and F7 so much that I've put little red shiny stars above the keys so I can see them quickly.

Wiedwoman: Undo revision 32690 by Sondra1948 (Talk)

Wiedwoman — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 22:17:11 GMT

Undo revision 32690 by Sondra1948 (Talk)

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

-	<span style="color: orange">'''If you have a keying question that is not answered on the project page or in any of the information above, click “EDIT” and ask it 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>	+	<span style="color: orange;">'''If you have a keying question that is not answered on the project page or in any of the information above, click “EDIT” and ask it 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>'''Q  ~~The guides are a wonderful help on~~ this ~~project~~.~~ ~~ I~~ make a big solid line by putting the tiny lines together until it~~'~~s a solid line (about 1/4").  This helps when going from left to right~~ in the ~~image (cntrl alt arrow right)~~ and ~~back again~~.~~  When~~ I ~~log out and come back in,~~ the ~~guide is gone and I have to re-do it.  Any way to make the teeny tiny lines bigger lines?  Or just make one solid guide~~ line ~~about 1/8 to 1/4" thick?  AND add the ability to save them~~ so ~~they're there~~ the ~~next time~~?~~ '''~~	+	<br>'''Q: '''Quick question about this new database. I'm keying in the names and have come across one with 2 aliases. Each keyed record includes a field for one alias per prisoner. Would I repeat all the prisoner information on a second line so I can enter the second alias? Thanks in advance for any help. <br>

		+	:'''A:''' I would key only the first alias you come to and ignore any others since there is only one field for aliases. This is the usual case in other projects as well. (No second line)

-	'''~~Tip~~:  I ~~use~~ the ~~F3 and F7 so much that~~ I've ~~put little red shiny stars~~ above the ~~keys so~~ I ~~can see them quickly~~.'''	+	Will do. Thanks! <br><br>'''Q:'''With regard to Place of Residence, some records have the state listed above the city and some have the city listed above or to the left of the state. For all of these, I've been keying them as "city, state". Is this correct? Or should I key the first group as "state, city"? <br>
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		+	:'''A:''' If both the city and state are listed in the Residence column key them as [city], [state]. [[User:Annafechter\|Annafechter]] 05:09, 11 October 2012 (UTC)<br>
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		+	Q: I have come across two entries that have "Transient" in the Place of Residence.  Am I to key as seen even though this is not a city, or leave the residence field blank since they evidently did not have a residence? <br>
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		+	:'''A:''' No, only key a geographic location, city, county, etc, in the residence field. If there isn't a location present leave the field empty.<br>
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		+	<br>Q: A convict has the words "Ex c/o #7429 Ambrose Crockett" above his name in the list. The convict's name for this incarceration is Andrew Crockett. I've gathered from other notes that "Ex c/o" probably means "Ex-convict number." I would interpret Ambrose Crockett as an alias for Andrew Crockett. Does this make sense?  or should I only key an alias that is labeled "alias?" - Brenda Cummings<br>
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		+	:'''A:''' We have seen many instances where the alias is listed above the name - in this case, without seeing the image, I would say yes, key Ambrose as an Alias Given Name.<br>
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		+	Q: In some records, under the convict name  is a line " and Another Name".  What is the status of this name?  It does not ''say ''alias, but should it be keyed as such?
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		+	:'''A:''' Yes, it should be keyed as an alias. Other names the person used should be recorded, regardless of whether the term "alias" "AKA" or another phrase is used to describe them. Only key the first alias listed in case of multiples. --[[User:Paulmd199\|Paulmd199]] 21:39, 4 December 2012 (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>'''

Sondra1948: /* Questions and Answers */

Sondra1948 — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 21:08:36 GMT

Questions and Answers

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

-	<span style="color: orange;">'''If you have a keying question that is not answered on the project page or in any of the information above, click “EDIT” and ask it 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>	+	<span style="color: orange">'''If you have a keying question that is not answered on the project page or in any of the information above, click “EDIT” and ask it 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>'''Q: ~~'''Quick question about~~ this ~~new database~~. I'~~m keying~~ in the ~~names~~ and ~~have come across one with 2 aliases~~. ~~Each keyed record includes a field for one alias per prisoner. Would~~ I ~~repeat all~~ the ~~prisoner information on a second~~ line so ~~I can enter~~ the ~~second alias~~? ~~Thanks in advance for any help. <br>~~	+	<br>'''Q  The guides are a wonderful help on this project.  I make a big solid line by putting the tiny lines together until it's a solid line (about 1/4").  This helps when going from left to right in the image (cntrl alt arrow right) and back again.  When I log out and come back in, the guide is gone and I have to re-do it.  Any way to make the teeny tiny lines bigger lines?  Or just make one solid guide line about 1/8 to 1/4" thick?  AND add the ability to save them so they're there the next time? '''

-	~~:'''A:''' I would key only the first alias you come to and ignore any others since there is only one field for aliases. This is the usual case in other projects as well. (No second line)~~

-	~~Will do. Thanks! <br><br>~~'''Q:'''With regard to Place of Residence, some records have the state listed above the city and some have the city listed above or to the left of the state. For all of these, I've been keying them as "city, state". Is this correct? Or should I key the first group as "state, city"? <br>	+	'''Tip:  I use the F3 and F7 so much that I've put little red shiny stars above the keys so I can see them quickly.'''
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-	~~:'''A:''' If both the city and state are listed in the Residence column key them as [city], [state]. [[User:Annafechter\|Annafechter]] 05:09, 11 October 2012 (UTC)<br>~~	+
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-	~~Q: I have come across two entries that have "Transient" in the Place of Residence.~~  Am I ~~to key as seen even though this is not a city, or leave~~ the ~~residence field blank since they evidently did not have a residence? <br>~~	+
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-	~~:'''A:''' No, only key a geographic location, city, county, etc, in the residence field. If there isn't a location present leave the field empty.<br>~~	+
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-	~~<br>Q: A convict has the words "Ex c/o #7429 Ambrose Crockett" above his name in the list. The convict's name for this incarceration is Andrew Crockett.~~ I've gathered from other notes that "Ex c/o" probably means "Ex-convict number." I would interpret Ambrose Crockett as an alias for Andrew Crockett. Does this make sense?  or should I only key an alias that is labeled "alias?" - Brenda Cummings<br>	+
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-	~~:'''A:''' We have seen many instances where the alias is listed~~ above the ~~name - in this case, without seeing the image,~~ I ~~would say yes, key Ambrose as an Alias Given Name~~.~~<br>~~	+
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-	~~Q: In some records, under the convict name  is a line " and Another Name".  What is the status of this name?  It does not~~ ''~~say~~ '~~'alias, but should it be keyed as such?~~	+
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-	:'''A:''' Yes, it should be keyed as an alias. Other names the person used should be recorded, regardless of whether the term "alias" "AKA" or another phrase is used to describe them. Only key the first alias listed in case of multiples. --[[User:Paulmd199\|Paulmd199]] 21:39, 4 December 2012 (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>'''

Paulmd199: /* Questions and Answers */

Paulmd199 — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 21:40:02 GMT

Questions and Answers

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	Q: In some records, under the convict name  is a line " and Another Name".  What is the status of this name?  It does not ''say ''alias, but should it be keyed as such?		Q: In some records, under the convict name  is a line " and Another Name".  What is the status of this name?  It does not ''say ''alias, but should it be keyed as such?

-	:'''A:''' Yes, it should be keyed as an alias. Other names the person used should be recorded, regardless of whether the term "alias" "AKA" or another phrase us used to describe them. Only key the first alias listed in case of multiples. --[[User:Paulmd199\|Paulmd199]] 21:39, 4 December 2012 (UTC)	+	:'''A:''' Yes, it should be keyed as an alias. Other names the person used should be recorded, regardless of whether the term "alias" "AKA" or another phrase is used to describe them. Only key the first alias listed in case of multiples. --[[User:Paulmd199\|Paulmd199]] 21:39, 4 December 2012 (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>'''

Paulmd199: /* Questions and Answers */

Paulmd199 — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 21:39:41 GMT

Questions and Answers

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	Q: In some records, under the convict name  is a line " and Another Name".  What is the status of this name?  It does not ''say ''alias, but should it be keyed as such?		Q: In some records, under the convict name  is a line " and Another Name".  What is the status of this name?  It does not ''say ''alias, but should it be keyed as such?
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		+	:'''A:''' Yes, it should be keyed as an alias. Other names the person used should be recorded, regardless of whether the term "alias" "AKA" or another phrase us used to describe them. Only key the first alias listed in case of multiples. --[[User:Paulmd199\|Paulmd199]] 21:39, 4 December 2012 (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>'''

Anncroskell at 21:12, 4 December 2012

Anncroskell — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 21:12:09 GMT

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

-	<span style="color: orange">'''If you have a keying question that is not answered on the project page or in any of the information above, click “EDIT” and ask it 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>	+	<span style="color: orange;">'''If you have a keying question that is not answered on the project page or in any of the information above, click “EDIT” and ask it 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>'''Q: '''Quick question about this new database. I'm keying in the names and have come across one with 2 aliases. Each keyed record includes a field for one alias per prisoner. Would I repeat all the prisoner information on a second line so I can enter the second alias? Thanks in advance for any help. <br>	+	<br>'''Q: '''Quick question about this new database. I'm keying in the names and have come across one with 2 aliases. Each keyed record includes a field for one alias per prisoner. Would I repeat all the prisoner information on a second line so I can enter the second alias? Thanks in advance for any help. <br>

	:'''A:''' I would key only the first alias you come to and ignore any others since there is only one field for aliases. This is the usual case in other projects as well. (No second line)		:'''A:''' I would key only the first alias you come to and ignore any others since there is only one field for aliases. This is the usual case in other projects as well. (No second line)

-	Will do. Thanks! <br><br>'''Q:'''With regard to Place of Residence, some records have the state listed above the city and some have the city listed above or to the left of the state. For all of these, I've been keying them as "city, state". Is this correct? Or should I key the first group as "state, city"? <br>	+	Will do. Thanks! <br><br>'''Q:'''With regard to Place of Residence, some records have the state listed above the city and some have the city listed above or to the left of the state. For all of these, I've been keying them as "city, state". Is this correct? Or should I key the first group as "state, city"? <br>

	:'''A:''' If both the city and state are listed in the Residence column key them as [city], [state]. [[User:Annafechter\|Annafechter]] 05:09, 11 October 2012 (UTC)<br>		:'''A:''' If both the city and state are listed in the Residence column key them as [city], [state]. [[User:Annafechter\|Annafechter]] 05:09, 11 October 2012 (UTC)<br>

-	Q: I have come across two entries that have "Transient" in the Place of Residence.  Am I to key as seen even though this is not a city, or leave the residence field blank since they evidently did not have a residence? <br>	+	Q: I have come across two entries that have "Transient" in the Place of Residence.  Am I to key as seen even though this is not a city, or leave the residence field blank since they evidently did not have a residence? <br>

	:'''A:''' No, only key a geographic location, city, county, etc, in the residence field. If there isn't a location present leave the field empty.<br>		:'''A:''' No, only key a geographic location, city, county, etc, in the residence field. If there isn't a location present leave the field empty.<br>

-	<br>Q: A convict has the words "Ex c/o #7429 Ambrose Crockett" above his name in the list. The convict's name for this incarceration is Andrew Crockett. I've gathered from other notes that "Ex c/o" probably means "Ex-convict number." I would interpret Ambrose Crockett as an alias for Andrew Crockett. Does this make sense?  or should I only key an alias that is labeled "alias?" - Brenda Cummings<br>	+	<br>Q: A convict has the words "Ex c/o #7429 Ambrose Crockett" above his name in the list. The convict's name for this incarceration is Andrew Crockett. I've gathered from other notes that "Ex c/o" probably means "Ex-convict number." I would interpret Ambrose Crockett as an alias for Andrew Crockett. Does this make sense?  or should I only key an alias that is labeled "alias?" - Brenda Cummings<br>

	:'''A:''' We have seen many instances where the alias is listed above the name - in this case, without seeing the image, I would say yes, key Ambrose as an Alias Given Name.<br>		:'''A:''' We have seen many instances where the alias is listed above the name - in this case, without seeing the image, I would say yes, key Ambrose as an Alias Given Name.<br>
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	Q: In some records, under the convict name  is a line " and Another Name".  What is the status of this name?  It does not ''say ''alias, but should it be keyed as such?		Q: In some records, under the convict name  is a line " and Another Name".  What is the status of this name?  It does not ''say ''alias, but should it be keyed as such?

Anncroskell: /* Questions and Answers */

Anncroskell — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 21:11:12 GMT

Questions and Answers

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	Q: I have come across two entries that have "Transient" in the Place of Residence.  Am I to key as seen even though this is not a city, or leave the residence field blank since they evidently did not have a residence? <br>		Q: I have come across two entries that have "Transient" in the Place of Residence.  Am I to key as seen even though this is not a city, or leave the residence field blank since they evidently did not have a residence? <br>
-	:'''A:''' No, only key a geographic location, city, county, etc, in the residence field. If there isn't a location present leave the field empty.<br>	+
-	<br>	+	:'''A:''' No, only key a geographic location, city, county, etc, in the residence field. If there isn't a location present leave the field empty.<br>
-	Q: A convict has the words "Ex c/o #7429 Ambrose Crockett" above his name in the list. The convict's name for this incarceration is Andrew Crockett. I've gathered from other notes that "Ex c/o" probably means "Ex-convict number." I would interpret Ambrose Crockett as an alias for Andrew Crockett. Does this make sense?  or should I only key an alias that is labeled "alias?" - Brenda Cummings<br>	+
		+	<br>Q: A convict has the words "Ex c/o #7429 Ambrose Crockett" above his name in the list. The convict's name for this incarceration is Andrew Crockett. I've gathered from other notes that "Ex c/o" probably means "Ex-convict number." I would interpret Ambrose Crockett as an alias for Andrew Crockett. Does this make sense?  or should I only key an alias that is labeled "alias?" - Brenda Cummings<br>
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	:'''A:''' We have seen many instances where the alias is listed above the name - in this case, without seeing the image, I would say yes, key Ambrose as an Alias Given Name.<br>		:'''A:''' We have seen many instances where the alias is listed above the name - in this case, without seeing the image, I would say yes, key Ambrose as an Alias Given Name.<br>
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		+	Q: In some records, under the convict name  is a line " and Another Name".  What is the status of this name?  It does not ''say ''alias, but should it be keyed as such?

	==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>'''

Family29hunter: /* Common Keying Errors Found by Reviewers */

Family29hunter — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 21:36:06 GMT

Common Keying Errors Found by Reviewers

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	== Extra Keying Helps==		== Extra Keying Helps==
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-	== Common Keying Errors Found by Reviewers ==	+	== Common Keying Errors Found by Reviewers ==
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-	Please key ALIASES with the prisoner number and name (on same line, usually above the prisoner name). Some keyers are assigning to the name on the line above the alias.	+	<br> Please key ALIASES with the prisoner number and name (on same line, usually above the prisoner name). Some keyers are assigning to the name on the line above the alias.
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-	Residences should be keyed as seen. If city and state are shown, they should be keyed as seen with a comma to separate them.	+	Please do not key TRANSIENT. Just leave that field empty.<br> Residences should be keyed as seen. If city and state are shown, they should be keyed as seen with a comma to separate them.

	One keyer omitted the "Texas" when it was shown as part of the residence.		One keyer omitted the "Texas" when it was shown as part of the residence.

Paulmd199: /* Common Keying Errors Found by Reviewers */

Paulmd199 — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 20:29:36 GMT

Common Keying Errors Found by Reviewers

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	Residences should be keyed as seen. If city and state are shown, they should be keyed as seen with a comma to separate them.		Residences should be keyed as seen. If city and state are shown, they should be keyed as seen with a comma to separate them.
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		+	One keyer omitted the "Texas" when it was shown as part of the residence.

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