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''<u>Good examples:</u>'' <blockquote>'''Prove the relationship between Iva Manini Taulapapa and Faaliga Tiapula. Iva was born in German Samoa around 1914. Faaliga was born in American Samoa, but her birth date is unknown.'''</blockquote><blockquote>'''Find the birth records of Emma Makaopiopio, and her children'''</blockquote><blockquote>'''Gather the oral genealogies that remain in my Tupuivao family.'''</blockquote><blockquote>'''Discover and record the family titles within my Kapopo line.'''</blockquote><blockquote>'''Better understand what FamilySearch is and the tools available to help me in my genealogy work.'''</blockquote>These objectives are clear and concise. Because they are specific, it will be easy to stay on task and follow through with other research steps. | ''<u>Good examples:</u>'' <blockquote>'''Prove the relationship between Iva Manini Taulapapa and Faaliga Tiapula. Iva was born in German Samoa around 1914. Faaliga was born in American Samoa, but her birth date is unknown.'''</blockquote><blockquote>'''Find the birth records of Emma Makaopiopio, and her children'''</blockquote><blockquote>'''Gather the oral genealogies that remain in my Tupuivao family.'''</blockquote><blockquote>'''Discover and record the family titles within my Kapopo line.'''</blockquote><blockquote>'''Better understand what FamilySearch is and the tools available to help me in my genealogy work.'''</blockquote>These objectives are clear and concise. Because they are specific, it will be easy to stay on task and follow through with other research steps. | ||
''<u>Bad examples:</u>''<blockquote>'''Do family history research. Any research.'''</blockquote><blockquote>'''Find | ''<u>Bad examples:</u>''<blockquote>'''Do family history research. Any research.'''</blockquote><blockquote>'''Find my ancestors.'''</blockquote>Though well intentioned, these are bad research objectives. They are too broad. Any information gathered can be considered "research." Plus, it is easy to get side tracked and lose motivation when there is not a clear goal to reach and achieve. | ||
Go to [[Organize your research by creating a plan|Tip 2: Organize your research by creating a plan]] for the next step in researching your Pacific Island ancestors! | Go to [[Organize your research by creating a plan|Tip 2: Organize your research by creating a plan]] for the next step in researching your Pacific Island ancestors! | ||
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[[Category:Pacific_Island_Research]] | [[Category:Pacific_Island_Research]] | ||
[[Category:Research Tips and Strategies]] [[Category:Research Process and Instruction]] | [[Category:Research Tips and Strategies]] | ||
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