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The purpose of the Genealogical Proof Standard<ref>[http://www.worldcat.org | The purpose of the Genealogical Proof Standard<ref>''[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/43567656 The BCG Genealogical Standards Manual]'' (Orem, Utah: Ancestry Publishing, 2000), 1-2, and Thomas W. Jones, "Proved?: Five Ways to Prove Who Your Ancestor Was" (printed handout for a lecture presented to library staff, 23 October 2003, Family History Library, Salt Lake City), 1.</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: | ||
# | #A reasonably exhaustive search 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 and has been skillfully correlated and interpreted. | #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. | ||
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 [ | [http://www.bcgcertification.org/resources/standard.html More information] about the Genealogical Proof Standard can be found on the website of the [[Board for Certification of Genealogists|Board for Certification of Genealogists]]. | ||
'''''Sources'''''<br>{{reflist}} | '''''Sources'''''<br>{{reflist}} | ||
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Revision as of 13:21, 13 January 2015
The purpose of the Genealogical Proof Standard[1] 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:
- A reasonably exhaustive search has been conducted.
- Each statement of fact has a complete and accurate source citation.
- The evidence is reliable, and has been skillfully correlated and interpreted.
- Any contradictory evidence has been resolved.
- The conclusion has been soundly reasoned.
Any proof statement is subject to re-evaluation when new evidence arises.
More information about the Genealogical Proof Standard can be found on the website of the Board for Certification of Genealogists.
Sources
- ↑ The BCG Genealogical Standards Manual (Orem, Utah: Ancestry Publishing, 2000), 1-2, and Thomas W. Jones, "Proved?: Five Ways to Prove Who Your Ancestor Was" (printed handout for a lecture presented to library staff, 23 October 2003, Family History Library, Salt Lake City), 1.