We know that WikiTree can be A LOT when you first join. Maybe you think that you're not ready yet for one of our Thons (Connect-a-Thon and Source-a-Thon), but participating in a team challenge is one of the quickest ways to learn your way around WikiTree. The NEWT team is specifically for those who have never taken part in a Thon and who want a supportive, fun first experience. It's also a great way to make some new WikiTree friends. Join us for the upcoming April 2024 Connect-a-Thon scheduled to run from 8am EDT/12pm UTC on Friday, April 12th to 8am EDT/12pm UTC on Monday, April 15.
It's about learning and camaraderie, not high scores.
Everyone likes to see their name high on a leaderboard, but that's not the focus of the NEWT team.
Whatever your starting point, the goal of this experience is to offer each team member the support they need to confidently add to WikiTree's branches. Topics we'll address will include:
- Finding a starting point from which to add new profiles
- How to add new profiles that are connected to an existing one
- How to find at least one source for your new profile
- How to add a photo if you have one
- How categorization can strengthen your profile
- Collaborating with teammates using Discord and G2G, WikiTree's two major modes of communication
We'll meet twice via Zoom, once to get organized ahead of the event and a second time mid-Thon to hang out and check in.
Join Us!
If the NEWT Team sounds like the team for you:
1. Keep an eye on the G2G forum for the official Connect-a-Thon registration post. Registrations will go live on March 13th.
2. Once you see the registration post, look for the NEWT thread (it will be an Answer on the post) and then submit your comment to that thread to join our team!
