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 or Edit source to the left of the search box (top-right corner of your screen) and copy the text contents of the entire page. (Tip: In the text box, 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. If you are sighted and are new to editing Wikipedia, use the visual editor (slides 13-20).
You can refer to notes in:
- "How to edit" section of this editing overview
- Visual editor toolbar basics
- "Improve old stuff" section of 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).
Press
to save changes.Formatting
editThe medieval monks' reading carrell
was indeed a singing booth
Headings
editIn the space below, replicate and format headings in Delroy Lindo.
Early life
editCareer
editWork
editFilm
editTelevision
editTheatre
editAwards and nominations
editReferences
editExternal links
editLink
editInternal links
editLink to one song (Never Going to Give You Up) and one movie (Up (film series)
External links
editCreate a link to the following site[1]
Cite
editCreate a formatted citation for the following: https://www.pressreader.com/canada/toronto-star/20131219/281827166586179[2]
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, the laneway located at Eglinton and Oakwood, is one of two Toronto areas scheduled for a cleanup through the EngageTO community outreach program.[3]
Infobox
editIn the space below, manually replicate the infobox on the article for Nathaniel Dett. (Please do not copy and paste.) Remember: an infobox is a template! To add a template, press "Insert" > "Template".
Robert 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 |
References
edit- ^ Vera Cudjoe on Ryerson, Studio Lab Theatre, and casting (Part 2 of 7), retrieved 2021-09-30
- ^ https://www.pressreader.com/canada/toronto-star/20131219/281827166586179. Retrieved 2021-09-30 – via PressReader.
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(help) - ^ "Toronto laneway to become reggae hot spot (once again)". www.blogto.com. Retrieved 2021-09-30.