Genealogical Proof Standard: Difference between revisions

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There are five elements to the Genealogical Proof Standard:  
There are five elements to the Genealogical Proof Standard:  


#A reasonably exhaustive search has been conducted.  
#Reasonably exhaustive research has been conducted.  
#Each statement of fact has a complete and accurate source citation.  
#Each statement of fact has a complete and accurate source citation.  
#The evidence is reliable, and has been skillfully correlated and interpreted.  
#The evidence is reliable, and has been skillfully correlated and interpreted.  
#Any contradictory evidence has been resolved.  
#Any contradictory evidence has been resolved.  
#The conclusion has been soundly reasoned.
#The conclusion has been soundly reasoned and coherently written.


Any proof statement is subject to re-evaluation when new evidence arises.  
Any proof statement is subject to re-evaluation when new evidence arises.  
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'''''Sources'''''<br>{{reflist}}  
'''''Sources'''''<br>{{reflist}}  


[[Category:Beginners]] [[Category:Research_Analysis]] [[Category:Genealogical Proof Standard]]
[[Category:Beginners]] [[Category:Research_Analysis]] [[Category:Genealogical_Proof_Standard]]
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