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A successful search involves setting a research plan, conducting the research using all the resources available, citing all the sources for the data and documents used and then analyzing the results before setting your next research goal. Whenever you run into a brick wall a return to the 5 W approach, will help you to redefine your goals and look for sources that you have overlooked. | A successful search involves setting a research plan, conducting the research using all the resources available, citing all the sources for the data and documents used and then analyzing the results before setting your next research goal. Whenever you run into a brick wall a return to the 5 W approach, will help you to redefine your goals and look for sources that you have overlooked. | ||
* | * '''Who - are you looking for?''' <br>Many of the settlers in Manitoba have come from countries where English is not the principal language. As a result many names are written as they sounded to the person writing them down. This in turn means the researcher must be open to many different ways to spell a name. Beware of name changes for either the given or legal name as well as “a.k.a.” or “dit” names. Focus on family groups rather than individuals to determine the family of origin. <br> | ||
* | * '''When - did the ancestor live in Manitoba?''' <br>The date that your ancestor first came to Manitoba gives the researcher a starting point to look for records that have been created by that ancestor(s). This date helps you find which agencies were in charge of record keeping at the time and when or if these records are now available to the public or remain under ''Freedom of Information, Access to Information or Privacy ''legislation.<br> | ||
*'''Where - in the province did your ancestor live?''' <br>Many of the early places where your ancestors lived no longer exist. It is important that the researcher knows how to use gazetteers and maps to find these locations. Equally important is finding the location of records. Many of the early records are now found in archives and libraries so it is important to learn where these archives and libraries are located. <br> | *'''Where - in the province did your ancestor live?''' <br>Many of the early places where your ancestors lived no longer exist. It is important that the researcher knows how to use gazetteers and maps to find these locations. Equally important is finding the location of records. Many of the early records are now found in archives and libraries so it is important to learn where these archives and libraries are located. <br> | ||
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