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The purpose of the Genealogical Proof Standard<ref>''[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/43567656&referer=brief_results The BCG Genealogical Standards Manual]'' (Orem, Utah: Ancestry Publishing, 2000), 1-2, and Thomas W. Jones, "Proved?: Five Ways to Prove Who Your Ancestor Was" (printed handout for a lecture presented to library staff, 23 October 2003, Family History Library, Salt Lake City), 1.</ref> is to show a minimum genealogists must do for their work to be credible. | The purpose of the Genealogical Proof Standard<ref>''[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/43567656&referer=brief_results The BCG Genealogical Standards Manual]'' (Orem, Utah: Ancestry Publishing, 2000), 1-2, and Thomas W. Jones, "Proved?: Five Ways to Prove Who Your Ancestor Was" (printed handout for a lecture presented to library staff, 23 October 2003, Family History Library, Salt Lake City), 1.</ref> is to show a minimum genealogists must do for their work to be credible. | ||
There are five elements to the Genealogical Proof Standard: | There are five elements to the Genealogical Proof Standard: | ||
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Any proof statement is subject to re-evaluation when new evidence arises. | Any proof statement is subject to re-evaluation when new evidence arises. | ||
'''''Sources'''''<br> {{reflist}} | '''''Sources'''''<br> {{reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Beginners]] | [[Category:Beginners]][[Category:Research Analysis]] | ||