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[[Image:220px-Magnifying-glass.jpg|right|150x152px|220px-Magnifying-glass.jpg]] | [[Image:220px-Magnifying-glass.jpg|right|150x152px|220px-Magnifying-glass.jpg]] ''[[Principles of Family History Research]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Select Records to Search|Step 3. Select Records to Search]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Identify_a_Category_of_Sources|Identify a Category of Sources]]'' | ||
''[[Principles of Family History Research]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Select Records to Search|Step 3. Select Records to Search]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Identify_a_Category_of_Sources|Identify a Category of Sources]]'' | |||
There is no substitute for learning about records in order to select the best records to search. The more you understand about the records used for genealogical research, the more effectively you will be able to select and use them. The first step to understanding the records used in research is to learn the genealogical classification of records You can then use that classification to help you select appropriate records. You cannot select an appropriate records unless your objective is clearly defined. | There is no substitute for learning about records in order to select the best records to search. The more you understand about the records used for genealogical research, the more effectively you will be able to select and use them. The first step to understanding the records used in research is to learn the genealogical classification of records You can then use that classification to help you select appropriate records. You cannot select an appropriate records unless your objective is clearly defined. | ||
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''Caution:'' Information in compiled records is considered secondary (''not'' recorded near the time of the event.) The information is only as accurate as its researcher. Carefully evaluate the information or verify it by sample testing. | ''Caution:'' Information in compiled records is considered secondary (''not'' recorded near the time of the event.) The information is only as accurate as its researcher. Carefully evaluate the information or verify it by sample testing. | ||
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*'''''Language.''''' Information about the handwriting and languages used where the family lived.<br> | *'''''Language.''''' Information about the handwriting and languages used where the family lived.<br> | ||
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| | | bgcolor="#ffff99" align="center" | <center>'''Use background information when you need <br>help selecting or using genealogical records.'''</center> | ||
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Use finding aids after you have selected a record and if you need help locating the record or finding a person in the record. | Use finding aids after you have selected a record and if you need help locating the record or finding a person in the record. | ||
To learn more about records, see [[Select Specific Records#Jurisdictions|Jurisdictions]] and [[Creation of Records|Creation of Records]]. | To learn more about records, see [[Select Specific Records#Jurisdictions|Jurisdictions]] and [[Creation of Records|Creation of Records]]. {{Principles}} {{H-langs|en=Identify a Category of Sources|pt=Identifique uma Categoria de Fontes}} | ||
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