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===== '''Organizing what you have already collected.'''<br> ===== | ===== '''Organizing what you have already collected.'''<br> ===== | ||
[[FileStack retouched.jpg|right|200px|There are better filing systems]]Too much data can quickly become overwhelming so at some point a better [[Organizing Your Files|'''filing system''']] will become necessary. The best approach is to document and organize as you are collecting the data because chances are you will get behind and never catch up, so document [[Document AS YOU GO!|'''as you go''']]. | [[Image:FileStack retouched.jpg|right|200px|There are better filing systems]]Too much data can quickly become overwhelming so at some point a better [[Organizing Your Files|'''filing system''']] will become necessary. The best approach is to document and organize as you are collecting the data because chances are you will get behind and never catch up, so document [[Document AS YOU GO!|'''as you go''']]. | ||
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Data recording in the form of computer spreadsheets, genealogy software for recording your lineage, and access to the FamilySearch Family Tree software which involves the "world tree" are all options you can evaluate. Since there is a possibility that someday you may want to use the Family Tree software there are a number of suggested [https://familysearch.org/products '''Partner products'''] that have been certified so that they are compatible with the FamilySearch products; many have free versions that can be evaluated.<br> | Data recording in the form of computer spreadsheets, genealogy software for recording your lineage, and access to the FamilySearch Family Tree software which involves the "world tree" are all options you can evaluate. Since there is a possibility that someday you may want to use the Family Tree software there are a number of suggested [https://familysearch.org/products '''Partner products'''] that have been certified so that they are compatible with the FamilySearch products; many have free versions that can be evaluated.<br> | ||
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===== '''Try a small project first to build some confidence. ''' ===== | ===== '''Try a small project first to build some confidence. ''' ===== | ||