Saturday Sourcing Sprint (25 November 2023)

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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 the "Answer this post" button 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 use the Discord channel #saturday-sourcing-sprint for text chat in real-time if you'd like to join us. It will be as quiet or busy as we make it. 

  • 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 citations to profiles).

You can track your progress on the Challenge Tracker reportOnly 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 Wendy Taylor G2G6 Pilot (138k points)

9 Answers

+12 votes
"See" you all on Saturday!
by David Carlson G2G6 Pilot (375k points)
Thank you, David!  See you tomorrow!
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I am also in.  The holiday makes it hard to figure out which day is Saturday.
by Roger Stong G2G Astronaut (1.4m points)

Thank you, Roger!  Now I am retired every day feels like Saturday. smiley

Wendy:

My retired wife tells me my primary function in life is to tell her what day of the week it is.  Grin.

                     Roger
Lol! I am sure you have other functions!
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Hi Wendy, please count me in for a few this weekend. Thank you so much! Have a great weekend!
by Carol Baldwin G2G Astronaut (1.2m points)
Thank you, Carol!  My weekend will be spent knitting. I need to get this baby sweater finished, as my daughter looks ready to burst!
+9 votes
Gonna finish up the month with a bang.

Poof...
by Luther Brown G2G6 Pilot (564k points)
Bang, bang!  He sourced them down. Bang, bang! They hit the ground…. Thank you, Luther!
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I'm in; sign me up please!
by Victoria Fachner G2G6 Mach 2 (24.9k points)

Thank you, Victoria! May you find lots of sources! smiley

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Hello Wendy I hope to manage to do some in between being mother Christmas at the local community centre and seeing to the electrician who is still trying to sort out our outdoor lights as Father Christmas will be tied up telling the elves what all the children want for christmas. This year he doesn't need a fake beard
by Anon Sharkey G2G6 Pilot (125k points)
Excellent! Behind every tied up Santa is a sourcing Mrs Claus! Thanks for finding time to participate, Anon!  

Almost finished my baby sweater project. Had to get my skates on, as heading north in about a week to help my daughter who has now started her maternity leave, as well as delivering Christmas presents.
+10 votes
Ready to go again...please sign me up. Thanks!
by Sally Kimbel G2G6 Pilot (106k points)
Thank you, Sally!  Have fun!
+9 votes
I'm in, is it Saturday already again!
by ClaireSuzy C G2G6 Mach 2 (29.7k points)

Thank you, Claire! Yes, it has come around quickly!smiley

+9 votes
I'm in...first time I'm doing a challenge like this!
by J L Starkey G2G5 (5.1k points)

Welcome J L!  Let me know if you have any questions, or have a look at our FAQ

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