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-'''Step 3: Select records to search.'''
+<br>See also [[United States, How to Find Genealogy Records]]<br>
-Selecting a record to search is the most complex part of the research process. You will need to—
+[[Image:Lg stack of books.jpg|right|200x156px|Lg stack of books.jpg]]'''Step 3: Select records to search.''' <br><br>
-* Identify a category of sources.
+Selecting a record to search is the most complex part of the research process. You will need to—
-* Choose a record type.
-* Select specific records.
-* Describe the record on a research log.
-This is called a record selection strategy—an orderly approach for identifying the records most helpful for your research objective.
+*Identify a category of sources.
+*Choose a record type.
+*Select specific records.
+*Describe the record on a research log.<br>
-At the end of this step you will have a research log with descriptions of records you will search to meet your objective.
+This is called a record selection strategy—an orderly approach for identifying the records most helpful for your research objective.<br>
-= '''Identify a Category of Sources''' =
+At the end of this step you will have a research log with descriptions of records you will search to meet your objective.
-There is no substitute for learning about records in order to select the best records to search. The more you understand about the records used for genealogical research, the more effectively you will be able to select and use them. The first step to understanding the records used in research is to learn the genealogical classification of records You can then use that classification to help you select appropriate records. You cannot select an appropriate records unless your objective is clearly defined.
+''You may want to view the tutorial at FamilySearch Learning Center:''[https://www.byutv.org/player/410e2011-5fb9-4fb3-8b8b-a36688a94c3f/ancestors-the-paper-trail?q=season%206%20christmas%20special ''"Ancestors Season 1: The Paper Trail'']''".''<br>
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+=== Table of Contents for Step 3. Select Records to Search&nbsp;  ===
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-You cannot select an appropriate record unless your objective is clearly defined.
+[[Creation of Records|Creation of Records]] <br><br>2 [[Identify a Category of Sources|Identify a Category of Sources]] <br>
-Genealogical sources can be grouped into two divisions, each with tow categories. The following chart illustrates the relationship of these four categories.<br>
+{{Block indent|2.1 [[Identify a Category of Sources#Genealogical_Records|Genealogical Records]] <br> }}
+{{Block indent|2.1.1 [[Identify a Category of Sources#Compiled_Records|Compiled Records]] <br> |2}}
+{{Block indent|2.1.2 [[Identify a Category of Sources#Original_Records|Original Records]] <br> |2}}
+{{Block indent|2.2 [[Identify a Category of Sources#Reference_Tools|Reference Tools]] <br> }}
+{{Block indent|2.2.1 [[Identify a Category of Sources#Background_Information|Background Information]] <br> |2}}
+{{Block indent|2.2.2 [[Identify a Category of Sources#Finding_Aids|Finding Aids]] <br><br>|2}}
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+[[Choose a Record Type|Choose a Record Type]] <br>
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+{{Block indent|3.1 [[Choose a Record Type#Sources_Useful_to_Genealogists|Sources Useful to Genealogists]] <br> }}
+{{Block indent|3.1.1 [[Choose a Record Type#Compiled_Records:_Choices|Compiled Records: Choices]] <br> |2}}
+{{Block indent|3.1.2 [[Choose a Record Type#Original_Records_Choices|Original Records Choices]] <br> |2}}
+{{Block indent|3.1.3 [[Choose a Record Type#Background_Information_Choices|Background Information Choices]] <br> |2}}
+{{Block indent|3.1.4 [[Choose a Record Type#Finding_Aids_Choices|Finding Aids Choices]] <br> |2}}
+{{Block indent|3.2 [[Choose a Record Type#Other_Tools_for_Choosing_a_Record_Type|Other Tools for Choosing a Record Type]] <br><br>}}
+[[Select Specific Records|Select Specific Records]] <br>
+{{Block indent|4.1 [[Select Specific Records#Helpful_Guessing_Skills|Helpful Guessing Skills]] <br> }}
+{{Block indent|4.2 [[Select Specific Records#Catalogs_and_Record_Lists|Catalogs and Record Lists]] <br> }}
+{{Block indent|4.2.1 [[How to Browse Records on FamilySearch|How to Browse Historical Records on FamilySearch]]|2}}
+{{Block indent|4.2.2 [[Select Specific Records#FamilySearch_Catalog|FamilySearch Catalog]] <br> |2}}
+{{Block indent|4.2.3 [[Select Specific Records#Other_Internet_Sites|Other Internet Sites]] <br> |2}}
+{{Block indent|4.2.4 [[Select Specific Records#Other_Library_Catalogs_and_Record_Lists|Other Library Catalogs and Record Lists]] <br> |2}}
+{{Block indent|4.3 [[Select Specific Records#Selection_Criteria|Selection Criteria]] <br> }}
+{{Block indent|4.3.1 [[Select Specific Records#Record_Content|Record Content]] <br> |2}}
+{{Block indent|4.3.2 [[Select Specific Records#Record_Access|Record Access]] <br> |2}}
+{{Block indent|4.3.3 [[Select Specific Records#Interest.2C_Inspiration.2C_and_Intuition|Interest, Inspiration, and Intuition]] <br> |2}}
+{{Block indent|4.3.4 [[Select Specific Records#Selecting_More_Than_One_Record|Selecting More Than One Record]] <br> |2}}
+{{Block indent|4.4 [[Select Specific Records#Jurisdictions|Jurisdictions]] <br> }}
+{{Block indent|4.4.1 [[Select Specific Records#Some_Modern_Government_Jurisdictions|Some Modern Government Jurisdictions]] <br><br>|2}}
+[[Describe the Records on a Research Log|Describe the Records on a Research Log]]
+[[pt:Passo_3:_Selecionando_registros_para_pesquisar]]
+[[es:Seleccione dónde buscar]]
+[[Category:Beginners]]