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Your research may be more rewarding and more effective if you can visit the library or archive and personally search the records. Examine the actual documents or exact microform copies when possible rather than abstracts. | Your research may be more rewarding and more effective if you can visit the library or archive and personally search the records. Examine the actual documents or exact microform copies when possible rather than abstracts. | ||
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== Format and Equipment == | == Format and Equipment == | ||
Because genealogical records are available in a variety of formats (see [[View the Records#Formats_of_Records|Formats of | Because genealogical records are available in a variety of formats (see [[View the Records#Formats_of_Records|Formats of Records]]), understanding those formats and the equipment necessary to use them will make you a more successful researcher. Microfilm or microfiche records can be viewed through special film or fiche readers available at most libraries. A librarian can show you how to use the machines. | ||
When using a library catalog or records on computer or compact disc, follow the instruction manual and/or the instructions on the computer screen. | When using a library catalog or records on computer or compact disc, follow the instruction manual and/or the instructions on the computer screen. | ||
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'''Handwriting.''' To read handwritten records, you may need to understand the handwriting practices of the recorder. Many researchers have found that the best way to learn to read old handwriting is to learn to write in that style. You may want to study a book about handwriting, such as— | '''Handwriting.''' To read handwritten records, you may need to understand the handwriting practices of the recorder. Many researchers have found that the best way to learn to read old handwriting is to learn to write in that style. You may want to study a book about handwriting, such as— | ||
E. Kay Kirkham, ''The Handwriting of American Records for a Period of 300 Years'' (Logan, Utah: Everton Publ., 1973). {{WorldCat|937978|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{ | E. Kay Kirkham, ''The Handwriting of American Records for a Period of 300 Years'' (Logan, Utah: Everton Publ., 1973). {{WorldCat|937978|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|39623|item|disp=FS Library Fiche 6010036-37; Book 973 G3k}}. | ||
'''Terminology.''' Dictionaries can define unfamiliar words used in the records. Major libraries have comprehensive dictionaries that include archaic meanings and the origins of words. An excellent dictionary of genealogical terminology is— | '''Terminology.''' Dictionaries can define unfamiliar words used in the records. Major libraries have comprehensive dictionaries that include archaic meanings and the origins of words. An excellent dictionary of genealogical terminology is— | ||
Barbara Jean Evans, 530737''The New A to Zax: A Comprehensive Genealogical Dictionary for Genealogists and Historians'', 2nd ed. (Champaign, Ill.: B. J. Evans, 1990). {{WorldCat|22533252|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{ | Barbara Jean Evans, 530737''The New A to Zax: A Comprehensive Genealogical Dictionary for Genealogists and Historians'', 2nd ed. (Champaign, Ill.: B. J. Evans, 1990). {{WorldCat|22533252|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|530737|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D26e}}. | ||
'''Languages.''' Records from international countries and some from your own country may be written in foreign languages. While you do not need to speak a foreign language to do most research, you will need some understanding of the language and key genealogical words. Dictionaries that give definitions in your native language and a foreign language are available in most libraries and bookstores. Guide books that discuss reading foreign records are often listed in the[https://familysearch.org/catalog | '''Languages.''' Records from international countries and some from your own country may be written in foreign languages. While you do not need to speak a foreign language to do most research, you will need some understanding of the language and key genealogical words. Dictionaries that give definitions in your native language and a foreign language are available in most libraries and bookstores. Guide books that discuss reading foreign records are often listed in the[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog] under [COUNTRY] – LANGUAGE AND LANGUAGES. | ||
A series of genealogical word lists that give English meanings of about 900 key terms have been added to the FamilySearch Wiki: | A series of genealogical word lists that give English meanings of about 900 key terms have been added to the FamilySearch Wiki: | ||
*[[Czech | *[[Czech Genealogical Word List]] | ||
*[[Danish Word | *[[Danish Word List]] | ||
*[[Denmark: Language and | *[[Denmark: Language and Languages]] | ||
*[[Netherlands Language and Languages|Dutch Genealogical Word | *[[Netherlands Language and Languages|Dutch Genealogical Word List]] | ||
*[[Finnish Genealogical Word | *[[Finnish Genealogical Word List]] | ||
*[[French | *[[French Wordlist]] | ||
*[[German Word | *[[German Word List]] | ||
*[[Hungary Genealogical Word | *[[Hungary Genealogical Word List]] | ||
*[[Icelandic Word | *[[Icelandic Word List]] | ||
*[[Italian Genealogical Word | *[[Italian Genealogical Word List]] | ||
*[[Latin Genealogical Word | *[[Latin Genealogical Word List]] | ||
*[[Norway Word | *[[Norway Word List]] | ||
*[[Poland Genealogical Word | *[[Poland Genealogical Word List]] | ||
*[[Portuguese Genealogical Word | *[[Portuguese Genealogical Word List]] | ||
*[[Spanish Genealogical Word | *[[Spanish Genealogical Word List]] | ||
*[[Swedish Genealogical Word | *[[Swedish Genealogical Word List]] | ||
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