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[[Principles of Family History Research|Genealogical research is a process]]. Most researchers use a cycle of five steps to help them find sources to document their ancestors' lives: | [[Principles of Family History Research|Genealogical research is a process]]. Most researchers use a cycle of five steps to help them find sources to document their ancestors' lives: | ||
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{{Block indent|[[Identify What You Know|STEP 1: Identify What You Know]]}} | |||
{{Block indent|[[Decide What You Want to Learn|STEP 2: Decide What You Want to Learn]]}} | |||
{{Block indent|[[Select Records to Search|STEP 3: Select Records to Search.]]}} | |||
{{Block indent|[[Obtain and Search the Records|STEP 4: Obtain and Search the Records.]]}} | |||
{{Block indent|[[Use the Information|STEP 5: Evaluate and Use the Information.]]}} | |||
Successful research usually results in accurate, logical, [[Evaluate_the_Evidence#Establishing_Proof|well-documented]] lists of ancestors and their families. These families are usually arranged by their generation and reach back in time as far as the genealogist can find documentary evidence. Many genealogists also like to start with an early ancestor, and [[Descendancy Research|research the descendants]] of that person down to the most recent generation.. | Successful research usually results in accurate, logical, [[Evaluate_the_Evidence#Establishing_Proof|well-documented]] lists of ancestors and their families. These families are usually arranged by their generation and reach back in time as far as the genealogist can find documentary evidence. Many genealogists also like to start with an early ancestor, and [[Descendancy Research|research the descendants]] of that person down to the most recent generation.. | ||
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*'''Computers.''' You are not required to use a computer to do genealogy, but it helps. Computers help genealogists: | *'''Computers.''' You are not required to use a computer to do genealogy, but it helps. Computers help genealogists: | ||
{{Block indent|- [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Computer_Programs_for_Generating_Form|keep genealogical notes]] such as well-documented family groups, pedigrees, and descendancy charts|2}} | |||
{{Block indent|- use the Internet to find [[Online Genealogy Records by Location|online indexes, online databases]], and in many cases online digital images of original source records|2}} | |||
{{Block indent|- use the Internet to make inquiries, or [[Share_the_Information#Online_Databases_Like_FamilySearch|share genealogical findings and conclusions]] with fellow genealogists.|2}} | |||
=== Best Practices === | === Best Practices === | ||
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