The wonderful Kindred came up with this FAQ to help answer your questions on EdenTasks editing and the program itself. If you have a question that isn’t answered, please post it below!
Thank you, Kindred, for your work in getting this put together!
What is the EdenTasks program?
The EdenTasks program allows you to earn points for proofreading reviews submitted by the community. You must have a contributor rank of 5.1 or higher to participate. You can get more details about the program from the #EdenPrograms - EdenTasks - Proofreading page.
How do I participate in the EdenTasks program?
To participate in the EdenTasks program, you must first activate the Review Program service, have a contributor rank of 5.1 or higher, and submit a request to participate.
What criteria are used to select editors? Why do editors only need a rank of 5.1 or higher to qualify but their reviews do not auto-publish until 5.5?
Many factors are taken into consideration to select editors including contributor rank, writing ability (reviews, blogs, etc.), community involvement, relevant writing/editing experience, performance on the editing test, and the application request itself. A ranking of 5.1 means the contributor is fairly active on the site but may not have the volume of reviews published to be at a higher level.
What happens if an editor performs poorly?
Editors may be removed from the program for poor performance. If a review is found that has mistakes, the editor will be contacted and notified of what was missed. If three or more reviews by that editor contain multiple mistakes, the editor will be removed from the rotation early.
I submitted my request to participate in the EdenTasks program and it’s been more than 72 hours. Why haven’t I heard back yet?
Currently, editors participate in 3-month rotations. Requests to participate are kept on file until new editors are selected for the next rotation. You will receive an email notification within one week letting you know your application has been received after you apply.
How will I know if I made the next round of editors?
During the rotation, if you are selected you will receive an email welcoming you to the program. If you have not been selected you will receive an email stating that your request has been denied. If you are denied you may resubmit a request at any time before the next rotation to be considered for the next round of editors.
I was declined for an editing position. Now what?
If you were declined for the current rotation, you can re-apply immediately for consideration in the next rotation. For contributors that have previously participated in the program, you may simply state that you are interested in participating again as an editor. For those that are declined, this is not necessarily a reflection of your skills as an editor. Each rotation, there are many more qualified applicants than available positions for editors.
My request was accepted! What do I do now?
Once your request to participate in the EdenTasks program has been accepted, you must activate the program before you can proceed. Your next step is to go to the Task Market and select a review to edit.
How many reviews am I allowed to edit?
Currently, the daily allotment is for 3 full reviews (standard or extended template) and 3 follow-up reviews daily. Reviews that are submitted to Admin or returned to the reviewer and not released back into the Task Market will count towards the daily allotment.
How many points do I get for editing?
You earn 250 points for reviews using the standard template, 400 points for the extended template, and 50 points for follow-up reviews. You do not earn the points until the review is published.
I selected a review from the Task Market. How long do I have to edit the review?
Each task should be completed within 3 days for reviews and 2 days for follow-up reviews.
There are never any reviews in the Task Market. Am I doing something wrong?
There are certain times of the day when reviews are more likely to be submitted for editing. This also usually occurs at the beginning of a new cycle as new editors eagerly gobble up available tasks. If you aren't finding reviews to edit, try checking the Task Market at different times of the day.
Thank you, Kindred, for your work in getting this put together!
What is the EdenTasks program?
The EdenTasks program allows you to earn points for proofreading reviews submitted by the community. You must have a contributor rank of 5.1 or higher to participate. You can get more details about the program from the #EdenPrograms - EdenTasks - Proofreading page.
How do I participate in the EdenTasks program?
To participate in the EdenTasks program, you must first activate the Review Program service, have a contributor rank of 5.1 or higher, and submit a request to participate.
What criteria are used to select editors? Why do editors only need a rank of 5.1 or higher to qualify but their reviews do not auto-publish until 5.5?
Many factors are taken into consideration to select editors including contributor rank, writing ability (reviews, blogs, etc.), community involvement, relevant writing/editing experience, performance on the editing test, and the application request itself. A ranking of 5.1 means the contributor is fairly active on the site but may not have the volume of reviews published to be at a higher level.
What happens if an editor performs poorly?
Editors may be removed from the program for poor performance. If a review is found that has mistakes, the editor will be contacted and notified of what was missed. If three or more reviews by that editor contain multiple mistakes, the editor will be removed from the rotation early.
I submitted my request to participate in the EdenTasks program and it’s been more than 72 hours. Why haven’t I heard back yet?
Currently, editors participate in 3-month rotations. Requests to participate are kept on file until new editors are selected for the next rotation. You will receive an email notification within one week letting you know your application has been received after you apply.
How will I know if I made the next round of editors?
During the rotation, if you are selected you will receive an email welcoming you to the program. If you have not been selected you will receive an email stating that your request has been denied. If you are denied you may resubmit a request at any time before the next rotation to be considered for the next round of editors.
I was declined for an editing position. Now what?
If you were declined for the current rotation, you can re-apply immediately for consideration in the next rotation. For contributors that have previously participated in the program, you may simply state that you are interested in participating again as an editor. For those that are declined, this is not necessarily a reflection of your skills as an editor. Each rotation, there are many more qualified applicants than available positions for editors.
My request was accepted! What do I do now?
Once your request to participate in the EdenTasks program has been accepted, you must activate the program before you can proceed. Your next step is to go to the Task Market and select a review to edit.
How many reviews am I allowed to edit?
Currently, the daily allotment is for 3 full reviews (standard or extended template) and 3 follow-up reviews daily. Reviews that are submitted to Admin or returned to the reviewer and not released back into the Task Market will count towards the daily allotment.
How many points do I get for editing?
You earn 250 points for reviews using the standard template, 400 points for the extended template, and 50 points for follow-up reviews. You do not earn the points until the review is published.
I selected a review from the Task Market. How long do I have to edit the review?
Each task should be completed within 3 days for reviews and 2 days for follow-up reviews.
There are never any reviews in the Task Market. Am I doing something wrong?
There are certain times of the day when reviews are more likely to be submitted for editing. This also usually occurs at the beginning of a new cycle as new editors eagerly gobble up available tasks. If you aren't finding reviews to edit, try checking the Task Market at different times of the day.
