GettingInvolved
Bug Squad
Consider joining the BugSquad to keep up to date on current issues with triaging. However, joining is entirely optional.
Members of the Bug Squad and Canonical employees are available in #ubuntu-bugs who can answer any questions you might have.
Assigning Packages
Hundreds of bugs are filed [https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+bugs?field.status%3Alist=NEW&field.importance%3Alist=UNDECIDED&assignee_option=none&field.has_no_package=on without a package], either because the reporter did not know the [:Bugs/FindRightPackage: correct package], or was not aware how to assign their bug to a package. Assigning a package to a bug increases the chance of it being fixed greatly by sending the bug right to the developers that can fix it. It is very easy for a new member to start here and learn how to navigate Launchpad while getting to know the community.
Eventually one can learn what information is needed for some common reports and ask the reporters to attach logs or confirm bug reports. This is a first step on towards more advanced triaging.
Hug Day
Another great way to get started is to participate in a [:UbuntuBugDay: Hug Day]. A Hug Day is where we work together on triaging a specific section of Ubuntu in effort to make a better release. It is called Hug Day because every bug worked on is worth a hug!
After participating in a few Hug Days, consider [:UbuntuBugDay/Organizing: organizing a HugDay] for a package that you wish to see get some attention.
5-a-day
Some awesome members of Bug Squad have committed to not only triage bugs, but have committed to touching 5 bugs every day! Using the [:5-A-Day#Log: 5-a-day applet], these dedicated souls [http://daniel.holba.ch/5-a-day-stats/ submit], publish on their blogs, and even e-mail signatures the bugs that they triaged. 5-A-Day is an optional group that can help track how many bugs you have triaged.