Wiki+Suggestions

When constructing your Wiki, take the following suggestions into account:

Utilize proper writing conventions within your Wiki (mechanics/sentence structure).

If possible, visit the landmark and take copyright-free photos of yourselves at the site (consider going together). Check the landmark's website and see if there are any upcoming events. If possible, take a tour of the site and pay particular attention to the exhibits. Incorporate the tour within your Wiki.

You must include at least FIVE historical images and FIVE present-day photos.

Always cite sources/media utilized!

Incorporate "Bells and Whistles" -See "Bells and Whistles" page for suggestions.

Utilize the Library Databases for your research.

Do not rely solely upon the landmark's websites and Library Databases. Consider conducting interviews with the very people who work in the field of public history: the administrators, paid staff and volunteers. This can be done via email, phone and face-to-face interviews. Before you post a quote, name or photo of the interviewee, be certain to obtain permission to do so. Always send them a note afterwards, thanking them for their time and insights.

Possible Questions for the Interview Component: -Describe your position here at. What is your title? What are your responsibilities? -What is your educational/career background? -What bought you to this particular landmark? -What do you enjoy most about your job here at? -Who administers this landmark? Where does it get its funding? -What are the goals of the monument? -What are the numbers of yearly visitors? Are numbers up or down? -Describe programs/exhibits currently designed to attract visitors or to revitalize your landmark? -What are some of the yearly events held at? Which is your favorite? Why? -How involved were you in creating or executing this program/exhibit? -Discuss the process of creating a new program/exhibit. -Are you working on any grants, new programs or exhibits? -How do you acquire new artifacts? Is there money allocated for the purchase of additional artifacts? -How do you "get the word out" or advertise about your landmark? -Are the majority of the employees paid or voluntary? -How do you attract new volunteers? -Describe any internships available through? -How can internships help young people with their future career endeavors? -Are you currently working with any school or district? -Describe how technology is currently being utilized? -Do you have a website? What is it used for? -Do you partner with any other landmarks/foundations? Which ones? Why? -Why should be preserved for future generations? 