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Special Project Assistant (SPA) Program
The Special Project Assistant program (SPA) exists to teach contributors about all the tools they have and how to use them effectively. Tasks include answering new questions, recategorizing questions, cleaning up vandalism and spam and editing questions. Often SPAs become supervisors after they complete enough tasks to show that they are ready and understand how to use all the tools provided on the site.
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How long does a contractor legally have to complete a job if no time limit is in contract?
If no time limit is specified in a contract, a contractor is generally required to complete the job within a "reasonable" time frame. What constitutes a reasonable time can vary based on the nature of the work, industry standards, and any relevant local laws. If disputes arise, they may be settled by considering these factors or through legal action if necessary. It's advisable to consult legal counsel for specific cases.
What special ceremonies or customs did the Ottawa tribe have?
The Ottawa tribe, part of the Anishinaabe people, engaged in various special ceremonies and customs that reflect their spiritual beliefs and community values. One prominent ceremony is the Midewiwin, or the Grand Medicine Society, which involves healing practices, rituals, and the passing down of sacred knowledge. Seasonal celebrations, such as the Sugarbush Festival, mark the maple sap harvesting, while the Potlatch ceremony emphasizes sharing, community bonds, and honoring important life events. These customs highlight the tribe's deep connection to nature, spirituality, and communal life.
What are the guidelines for a Special Project Assistant's promotion to Supervisor?
The guidelines for when a volunteer Special Project Assistant (SPA) should be considered for transition to volunteer Supervisor are as follows:
An SPA is encouraged to complete on average 25 tasks before being considered for volunteer supervisor status. This will normally consist of 5 Question editing tasks, 5 Answer editing tasks, 5 re categorizing tasks, 5 tasks working with alternates and 5 additional tasks. Through this system, the WikiAnswers community will benefit from volunteers who have been engaged in different aspects of the site and exposed to various features and tools.
Everyone is different and the amount of tasks it takes varies from person to person. If a member can show that they know all about the site through completing these SPA tasks well, and that they can use all the tools, then they won't have to do as many. It really depends on how well they pick up the tools and how much effort they put in on the tasks. Remember, it's always a case of quality and not quantity. The ones that do well and graduate are always the ones that take their time and work hard to get things right, rather than just rushing through to get it done!
Some guidelines an SPA should follow - for no less than a 30-day period - before transitioning to a volunteer Supervisor is considered:
- Tasks - When a task is given, an SPA will complete it quickly and competently. They will be thorough and not just skip through it to get the job done. SPAs will not complain about tasks, or refuse to do them for no good reason. (For example simply saying: 'Don't want to do this task. Don't like it." Obviously, if good reasons are given (such as not understanding the task, not knowing enough about the category, or an objection to the content), a replacement task will be given willingly. SPAs will ask for help when they do not understand how to complete a task, instead of making a halfhearted attempt.
- Working with tools - An SPA is encouraged to be able to ask and answer questions, edit answers and questions, split alternates, and recategorize misplaced questions with ease. They should also be able to recognise when they need to use the 'Minor Edit' tool when editing questions.
- Vandalism and spam - An SPA will be able to recognise spam and vandalism, and know how to remove it. They will not vandalise questions or post spam; this includes message boards, and the Community Forum.
- Message boards - It is considered an advantage if an SPA knows how to use a message board appropriately. Message boards should not be used solely for excessive amounts of chatting. SPAs can listen to advice on how to use the tools and also communicate their own thoughts on matters.
- Communication - An SPA will ideally have good language skills. We discourage answering questions with "I don't know" or the like. "Text language" (such as "lol", "u" and the like in answers) is discouraged too. SPAs should be able to communicate in an appropriate manner, with clean language and good grammar.
- Manners and respect - An SPA should always try his or her best to be polite and respect the Supervisors and the other users on the site.
Any SPA wishing to become a Supervisor should be referred to Stupid Little Genius.
Who are all the Special Project Assistants on WikiAnswers?
There are currently just over 450 Special Project Assistants, all working hard to help the Supervisors and to make the site a better place for everyone.
And there are a further 44 SPAs who have gone on to become Supervisors and have joined the SPA Alumni, who are using their super powers to continue working on tasks to help keep the site a great place for everyone!
The members of the SPA Alumni are:
- 1Jazz
- Alexpsto
- At32296
- AwakeTonight
- Boy Brat
- Brassmaster
- Braydengerr
- DGPOLY
- Djblalock
- Ducky123456789
- Fish247
- Ireen22
- MarchenOtaku
- Mg42 killer
- MirandaPrime
- MizDanaKerriBaybee
- Mjkluio789
- Moromann
- Mr. Andy
- Muhammadafzal
- Mystery Mania
- Orthopaedicianamit
- Payam Nab
- PCForrest
- PinkiePieJr
- Prioktan918
- Ramarav
- Randomology
- Sakaki
- Sirius Equus
- Skullcandy88
- Soulcist
- Spottedtail
- SRK1484
- Sukidarkra
- Techie2013
- Tedduda
- Ten Tibias
- Tom Bomb
- Vigorouschemist
- Vishal
- Wiemsalot
- Yaofamily
- Zippyo
And the SPA's are:
- 11119
- 72970072
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- 335396206
- 14bbrocks
- 3452ipo
- 3jbsaddict
- 446k
- 4aron123
- 70333-0
- 707JAT
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- A greywood 12 dec
- Abhirup mukherjee69
- Abijithks
- Abooklover123
- Acethegreatest
- Achievementl
- AdamHughes96
- Adrianna Monique
- Aim779
- Alec mario
- Alexm2520
- AlfradoJankins13
- AllyGD
- Aloutris
- Alxwoah
- Amujale
- Andrea Stark
- Andrew Bong
- Andyg511
- Angel Star
- Angellina124
- Animalexpert40
- Ankit Maity
- Answeror
- Answers S
- Answers4now
- Anthonyorezzoli
- APerson241
- Apeworld
- Archieburden
- Argon382
- Arlondiluthel
- ARMY101
- Aumt13
- Austern
- Austincrozier
- Avy851
- Awesome Pwner
- AWSscar
- Beachesofcows
- Ben Blt
- Benzeb666
- Bethanyalice123
- Biebsbabe
- Bigboy5668
- Billy Flab 2.0
- Bjohnson0311
- Blackdalek20
- Bobozia
- Boffe
- Boffe13
- Booklova
- Boonenoob
- Boy Brat
- Bresop2013
- Bubbledoll
- Buls2
- Cais1
- Camcam baxter
- Carlpatel
- Carstorm
- Catlady203
- Charleswoodard
- Cheese9487
- Chris Rhodes
- Chuck424
- CiaranKimberlin
- Cley17411
- Coinlvr11
- Collinmorrison98
- Connah Greenhalgh
- Cooliojoe
- Coolkid12345678
- Corza5
- CrazzyAmmy
- Creature19891023
- Creepykaily
- Crescentmoon1999
- Ctconcern3
- Cwilkinson000
- Cyberchief
- Cyer
- Dale.eicher
- DancingFlames
- Danniel99
- Darklaser966
- DarthAlphaTheGreat
- Dasnake5
- dave158
- Davev0159
- Deathly-glow
- DeeLee
- DerekStOnge
- Destiny100
- Dhruv Jain
- Different World Weirdo
- Dogluva1724
- Dollshe
- Doofman
- Dragonmaster069
- Earth8845
- Ejhekk33
- Elizabeth Siliva
- ElleJay
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- EMattie
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- Ericrain
- EricTurner3
- EWJC
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- fifthman
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- Forever12
- Frankie Laynes
- Frankiemecone
- FunPinkyPinky
- Futurezooowner
- Gabriel
- Gaga4u
- Gangstaman58
- Get real
- Gilbaby
- Globro76
- GMLaxer95
- Gmpro
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- Gold rock 8
- Goldraid
- Gordan12
- Grgrsanjay
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- Guineapignellie
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- Helping 101
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- Icenose
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Is there a minimum amount of work required to be a Special Project Assistant?
There are no set requirements to become a Special Project Assistant, other than being a member of the site. Since the minimum age to join the site is 13 years old, this means that all SPAs should be at least 13.
There are no limits on how long a user has been on the site or how many contributions have been made. There are also no limitations as to how often a member uses the site, or how many warnings or blocks they have received.
Anyone is welcome to join, and the group is open to anyone wishing to learn more about the site tools, how things work, those wishing to become supervisors but lack the experience, or those just wanting to help make things better on the site by helping out with tasks!
What are the advantages of joining Special Project Assistants program?
Special Projects Assistants do not get any 'powers', as they are still normal contributors. However, one they have completed enough tasks and prove they are ready to be promoted to Supervisor, they get powers.
Is a Special Project Assistant part of the WIT program?
No, although users are often members of both programs.
Who is Stupid Little Genius on WikiAnswers?
Stupid Little Genius is a Senior Supervisor, Senior Mentor, Wiki Reviewer, Wiki Guide, Bug Catcher, Vandal Patrol, WIT Adult Advisor, Double Platinum Contributor and she is the one who coordinates Special Project Assistant program here on WikiAnswers.
Apart from those listed above, she is a gifted artist and a wonderful person with a beautiful heart!
Please check her profile (in the related links) if you are interested to join the SPA program.
What is the primary difference between a Special Project Assistant and a Community Assistant?
The primary difference between a Special Project Assistant and a Community Assistant is that a SPA is a volunteer contributor and a CA is part of the Answers.com Community Development staff, who help facilitate the website. Community Assistants get paid for their work and Special Project Assistants do not.
To see a list of all Special Project Assistants and Community Assistants, see the Related questions below.
As A Special Projects Assistant What Can You Do If You Loose Touch With your Manager?
Stupid little genius is currently away from the site so the SPA program is under a hiatus right now. If you are interested in becoming a supervisor or doing tasks that were similar to the ones assigned in SPA you can join the TIP program by contacting Skullcandy88 or Xnicola.
Are there any tasks as an SPA that involve answering questions?
Yes, some tasks that are given to SPAs involve answering questions. Some call for questions that already have answers to be edited, others are about correcting spelling or grammar, and others call for vandalism to be cleaned up. However, some tasks involve writing answers from scratch! There are many different types of tasks!
For more information about becoming an SPA, or any aspect of the SPA program, please contact Stupid Little Genius.
Who mentors the SPAs on WikiAnswers?
Stupid Little Genius is the one who assigns projects, and will also help you if you have questions.
Anyone who Graduateds the mentoring program and then became a Mentor them self can mentor an SPA.
A Special Project Assistant (SPA) gets the same tools a regular contributor gets when he/she becomes a member of WikiAnswers. It is only the Supervisors who have additional tools.
A Special Project Assistant can do the following:
- Ask questions
- Answer questions
- Edit questions/answers
- Add Related links and Related questions
- Edit alternates
- Split or move alternate wordings
- Recategorize
- Flag questions for improvement
Yes, it is. SPA is an abbreviation for Special Projects Assistant.
What happens after you finish all of the SPA Tasks?
If an SPA completes a certain number of tasks to a high standard, they will be offered the opportunity to become a Volunteer Supervisor. This number of tasks will vary from SPA to SPA, as everyone learns and picks thing up at a different rate. The average is about 25 tasks, but some do more, and some do less.
Once they have become a Supervisor, they can then choose to continue with the tasks if they wish and still help out with the site. The tasks then take advantage if the Super Tools and help the Super SPA get used to the changes.
So technically speaking one can never finish all the tasks, because Stupid Little Genius has a never ending supply!
Who are the SPAs on WikiAnswers?
According to the Help Center of WikiAnswers, the SPAs "perform tasks such as seeding new questions, recategorizing Q&As, cleaning up vandalism and spam and other critical daily activities that lend to a better overall user experience for all members of our community. They believe in giving for the greater good and are recognized by Supervisors for their time and effort."
When a user decides to become an SPA, they are given tasks in areas that hopefully interest them. The tasks are all submitted by Supervisors, so by completing them, the SPAs know that they are helping in the areas that need it!
The tasks are normally quite simple and might involve things like:
- Splitting and moving alternates around
- Editing questions
- Editing answers
- Removing vandalism
- Recategorizing questions
- Using the search feature
- Sorting out related links
- Cleaning up after a bad user
But most of all, being an SPA is a chance to have some fun while on WikiAnswers!
If you would like more information on the SPA project or have any questions about being an SPAs, please contact Stupid Little Genius. Her profile can be found here:
Who were the first five SPAs to complete 50 Missions in Special Project Assistant program?
In no particular order, the first 5 SPAs to complete 50 missions were:
- AnimalExpert40
- Spottedtail
- AwakeTonight
- Ireen22
- Vishal
What are some examples of Special Project Assistant tasks?
Special Project Assistant tasks are always different, so SPAs never know what their next task is going to be. A list of tasks you certainly will get in your time as an SPA is:
- Question Editing Tasks
- Answering Questions Tasks
- Alternate Tasks (This means to clean up the selected question's alternate wordings)
- Recategorizing Tasks
- Flagging and Unflagging Tasks
Usually, SPAs tasks will be similar to what needs done on WikiAnswers at the moment.
Who founded the SPA Program on WikiAnswers?
The SPA program was originally conceptualized in 2008 by Brave3, a former Community Coordinator and current Supervisor.
It was later taken on by Deb, a Community Assistant, and Stupid Little Genius, a Supervisor and made what it is today.
Matthew C. had the idea to help those wanting to become supervisors to learn more about what supervisors do. The program grew from those ideas. Stupid little genius made it the success it is today.
