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The purpose of the Genealogical Proof Standard is to show a | The purpose of the Genealogical Proof Standard<ref>[http://www.worldcat.org/title/genealogy-standards/oclc/870996624], Board for Certification of Genealogists, ''Genealogical Standards,'' 50th Anniversary Edition (Nashville & New York: Ancestry Imprint, Turner Publishing, 2014), 1-3, and Thomas W. Jones, ''Mastering Genealogical Proof'' (Arlington, Va.: National Genealogical Society, 2013).</ref> is to show what the minimums are that a genealogist must do for his or her work to be credible. | ||
There are five elements to the Genealogical Proof Standard: | There are five elements to the Genealogical Proof Standard: | ||
# | #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 | #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. | ||
More information about the Genealogical Proof Standard can be found on the [https://bcgcertification.org/ethics-standards/ Board for Certification of Genealogists website]. | |||
[[The Genealogical Proof Standard - International Institute|Another wiki article about The Genealogical Proof Standard]] | |||
'''''Sources'''''<br>{{reflist}} | |||
[[Category:Evaluating Evidence]] | |||
[[Category:Genealogical_Proof_Standard]] | |||
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