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*[[Select computer software|Select software]] | *[[Select computer software|Select software]] | ||
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*[[Organize your genealogy|Organize your records]] | *[[Organize your genealogy|Organize your records]] | ||
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*[[Principles of Family History Research|Research Principles]] | *[[Principles of Family History Research|Research Principles]] | ||
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*[[Family History for Beginners|Family History for Beginners]] | *[[Family History for Beginners|Family History for Beginners]] | ||
Revision as of 16:13, 1 April 2016
New to Research
Understand the steps you need to take when doing your own family history research.
Understand the steps you need to take when doing your own family history research.
Research Overview[edit | edit source]
Research is done in cycles. You will complete a series of steps and then repeat the steps again, using the new knowledge you have gained. An illustration of the research cycle appears above.
For successful research, follow these steps:
1. Identify what you know.
2. Decide what you want to learn.
3. Select records to search.
4. Obtain and search the records.
5. Evaluate and Use the information.
See Also[edit | edit source]
