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'''''Follow-up on each search.'''''To stay organized, it is important to commit to finish the paperwork and filing BEFORE the next search begins.
'''''Follow-up on each search.'''''To stay organized, it is important to commit to finish the paperwork and filing BEFORE the next search begins.


===      '''''if the search is negative''''' ===
=== • if the search is negative ===
 
# Write '''nil''' or''' Ø '''in the research log’s results field.
# Write '''nil''' or''' Ø '''in the research log’s results field.
# Continue trying to document the '''same event''' as before, but using a different source, different jurisdiction, or different repository.
# Continue trying to document the '''same event''' as before, but using a different source, different jurisdiction, or different repository.


===      '''''if the search is positive'''''  ===
=== • if the search is positive ===
 
Do these nine tasks before starting another search.  
Do these nine tasks before starting another search.  


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#Print and file the updated family group record.  
#Print and file the updated family group record.  
#File the source photocopy.
#File the source photocopy.
 


== '''Document Numbers and Filing Order''' ==
== '''Document Numbers and Filing Order''' ==
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