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FAQ
Can I change my classification if I realized I did something wrong? Will it mess up the data?
You can go “Back” while in process and redo or re-assess your work. Once you click "Done" you can't change your response. However, don't worry about it! The images are seen by several people. If there is a mistake, your incorrect answer will be outweighed by people's correct answers or there will be enough discrepancy amongst answers that members of the research team will look at the images.
Am I able to choose what image I classify?
For quality assurance purposes, images are shown at random to volunteers.
What happens after I classify an image?
Each image is classified by 5 different people. Once you and others classify all images, the research team will examine any disagreements in particular images. Then results will be run through a consensus program, to identify a "final version" of the data.
What should I do if I find an error on the postcard?
This may happen from time to time - people make mistakes! For consistency purposes, please transcribe all values as they are, even ones you suspect are erroneous, and then bring up this card on the talk boards (by pressing "Done & Talk") so that members of the research team can take a look and note an error if one is present.
Some of information and names are offensive. What should I do?
We want to acknowledge that you may find cards that bear names and information reflecting the racism, prejudice, and white supremacy of those who named them. We have tried to remove postcards that are particularly offensive and objectionable, but if you want to bring something to our attention, please make a note on Talk and we will take appropriate action.
What if I have other questions that aren't in the FAQ or in the Tutorial?
Ask us in the Talk section! We will do our best to answer any questions you have. If you have a question or concern unrelated to a classification, the research team can also be contacted at clemtranscription@umich.edu for further inquiry.
Where can I find more information?
Some information about the history of real photo postcards and about the Tinder Collection to which these examples are a part can be found here: