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Genealogical or family history research is the process of searching records to find information about your relatives and using those records to link individuals to earlier and later generations. | Genealogical or family history research is the process of searching records to find information about your relatives and using those records to link individuals to earlier and later generations. | ||
This article describes a process for doing genealogical and family history research. In addition to following a process, research includes knowing about the records that have the information you seek. For discussions of specific records to use in your research, see the [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/RG/frameset_rhelps.asp?Page=./research/type/Research_Outline.asp&ActiveTab=Type research outlines] available on FamilySearch, or on this wiki for the country, state or province of interest. You may also find information about records in the genealogical handbooks. | This article describes a process for doing genealogical and family history research. In addition to following a process, research includes knowing about the records that have the information you seek. For discussions of specific records to use in your research, see the [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/RG/frameset_rhelps.asp?Page=./research/type/Research_Outline.asp&ActiveTab=Type research outlines] available on FamilySearch, or in "Topics" on this wiki for the country, state or province of interest. You may also find information about records in the genealogical handbooks. | ||
This article is intended for persons who are interested in learning in depth about family history research. For a brief overview of the research process, see [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/RG/Guide/Guide_to_Research.ASP A Guide to Research]. | This article is intended for persons who are interested in learning in depth about family history research. For a brief overview of the research process, see [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/RG/Guide/Guide_to_Research.ASP A Guide to Research]. | ||
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:Prepare a Research Log | :Prepare a Research Log | ||
=== [[Select Records to Search|STEP 3: Select Records to Search.]] === | === [[Select Records to Search|STEP 3: Select Records to Search.]] === | ||
=== [[Obtain and Search the Records|STEP 4: Obtain and Search the Records.]] === | :Identify a Category of Sources | ||
:Obtain the Records | :Choose a Record Type | ||
:View the Records | :Select Specific Records | ||
:Search the Records | :Describe the Records on a Research Log | ||
:Record the Results | |||
=== [[Obtain and Search the Records|STEP 4: Obtain and Search the Records.]] === | |||
:Obtain the Records | |||
:View the Records | |||
:Search the Records | |||
:Record the Results | |||
=== [[Use the Information|STEP 5: Use the Information.]] === | === [[Use the Information|STEP 5: Use the Information.]] === | ||
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:Restart the Research Cycle | :Restart the Research Cycle | ||
=== [[Use the Information# | === [[Use the Information#For_Further_Reading|For Further Reading]] === | ||
== Using This Article == | == Using This Article == | ||
This article explains the basic steps of the research process. Figures illustrate the text while blue boxes provide important background information. Key points (maxims) are highlighted. A short bibliography of books about research methods under “For Further Reading” is at the end of this outline. The appendix includes a useful summary diagrams of the research process and record types. | This article explains the basic steps of the research process. Figures illustrate the text while blue boxes provide important background information. Key points (maxims) are highlighted. A short bibliography of books about research methods under “For Further Reading” is at the end of this outline. The appendix includes a useful summary diagrams of the research process and record types. | ||
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1. [[Identify What You Know|Identify what you know]].<br>2. [[Decide What You Want to Learn|Decide what you want to learn]].<br>3. [[Select Records to Search|Select records to search]].<br>4. [[Obtain and Search the Records|Obtain and search the records]].<br>5. [[Use the Information|Use the information]]. | 1. [[Identify What You Know|Identify what you know]].<br>2. [[Decide What You Want to Learn|Decide what you want to learn]].<br>3. [[Select Records to Search|Select records to search]].<br>4. [[Obtain and Search the Records|Obtain and search the records]].<br>5. [[Use the Information|Use the information]]. | ||
''[[Principles of Family History Research# | ''[[Principles of Family History Research#Table_of_Contents|Table of Contents ]] < Previous | Next > [[Identify What You Know|Step 1. Identify What You Know]]'' | ||
[[Category:Beginners]] | [[Category:Beginners]] | ||