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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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== Your Genealogical Quest  ==


== Your Genealogical Quest ==
[[Your Genealogical Quest|Click here]] .  
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== Research Process  ==
== Research Process  ==


[[Image:Research Process Steps.png|thumb|280px|5 research cycle steps. Click image to enlarge it.]] Research is done in cycles. You will complete a series of steps and then repeat the steps again, using the new knowledge you have gained. An illustration of the research cycle is on the right.
[[Research Process|Click here]].  
 
For successful research, follow these steps:
 
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#Table_of_Contents|Table of Contents&nbsp;]] &nbsp;&lt; &nbsp;Previous&nbsp; | &nbsp;Next&nbsp; &gt; [[Identify What You Know|Step 1. Identify What You Know]]''
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