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=== Set Specific Goals === | === Set Specific Goals === | ||
It will help you focus on your family history if you set some specific goals about what you are trying to accomplish. It could be a mixture of several things. Writing these down | It will help you focus on your family history if you set some specific goals about what you are trying to accomplish. It could be a mixture of several things. Writing these down will give you a perspective and give you guidance on where to concentrate. Here are some things you might want to consider: | ||
*If you're LDS, finding information to complete temple work for your ancestors | *If you're LDS, finding information to complete temple work for your ancestors | ||
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*preserving your family's history for future generations | *preserving your family's history for future generations | ||
After your initial search, you may find yourself drawn to a particular family group, geographical region, or historical period. Focussing your work this way helps you become familiar with records available in this area and become more productive as your research progresses. | After your initial search, you may find yourself drawn to a particular family group, geographical region, or historical period. Focussing your work this way helps you become familiar with records available in this area and become more productive as your research progresses. | ||
== Start with What You Know == | == Start with What You Know == | ||