Setup
editWe will begin by making a copy of these exercises in your sandbox.
- Log into Wikipedia. If you do not have an account, you can create one.
- Leave this page open for instructions. Open the following link in a new tab: create or edit your sandbox (Tip: To open a link in a new tab, right-click the link → select 'Open in a new tab' OR ⌃ Ctrl + click the link)
- On this (instructions) page:
- click Edit source to the left of the search box (top-right corner of your screen) and copy the contents of this entire page. (Tip: press ⌃ Ctrl + a to select all.)
- On the sandbox page (from Step 1):
- paste the copied content (from Step 2) into the edit box.
- click to publish the page.
This will give you a copy of this page in your sandbox, which you can now freely edit.
How to use
editComplete the exercises according to instructions. You can refer to notes in Wikipedia:GLAM/University of Toronto Libraries/Editing and the DIY slide deck.
To begin editing, click Edit or Edit source to the left of the search box (top-right corner of your screen).
If you are sighted and are new to editing Wikipedia, use the visual editor. Refer to slides 13-20.
Press
to display the results without saving.Press
to save changes.Formatting
editThe medieval monks' reading carrell
was indeed a singing booth
Headings
editIn the space below, copy over headings from Delroy Lindo.
Early life
editCareer
editWork
editFilm
editTelevision
editTheatre
editAwards and nominations
editLink
editInternal links
editLink to one song and one movie
External links
editCreate a link to the following site: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a85hHp42CBA
Cite
editCreate a formatted citation for the following: https://www.pressreader.com/canada/toronto-star/20131219/281827166586179[1]
Add sentence
editSummarise and cite the content of this article. Assume that you are adding a sentence on coming changes to Reggae Lane on the article for the Eglinton West neighbourhood.
"Reggae Lane has seen much better days in Toronto, but some new developments spell changes for the historic alley, beginning this weekend and carrying on through the summer and beyond."[2]
Infobox
editRobert Nathaniel Dett | |
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Born | Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada | October 11, 1882
Died | October 2, 1943 During a USO tour | (aged 60)
Resting place | Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada |
Pen name | R. Nathaniel Dett |
Occupation | Composer, choral director, organist, pianist |
In the space below, replicate the infobox on the article for Nathaniel Dett. Remember: an infobox is a template! To add a template, press "Insert" > "Template".
- ^ https://www.pressreader.com/canada/toronto-star/20131219/281827166586179. Retrieved 2021-09-27 – via PressReader.
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(help) - ^ "Toronto laneway to become reggae hot spot (once again)". www.blogto.com. Retrieved 2021-09-27.