Setup
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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
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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
editAwards and nominations
editReferences
editExternal links
editEarly life
editCareer
editWork
editReferences
editExternal links
editLink
editInternal links
editLink to one song and one movie Song - Feel the Magic In the Air
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
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 is becoming a landmark where restaurants, markets and small gatherings will be hosted in the near future.[2]
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 | October 11, 1882 Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | October 2, 1943 (aged 60) During a USO tour |
| Resting place | Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada |
| Pen name | R. Nathaniel Dett |
| Occupation | Composer, choral director, organist, pianist |
- ^ Siddiqui, Haroon. "Recognizing Canadian heroes of Mandela's rainbow coalition". Pressreader. Toronto Star. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
- ^ Ayukawa, Ryan. "Toronto laneway to become reggae hot spot (once again)". blogTO. blogTO. Retrieved 3 October 2021.