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There are five elements to the Genealogical Proof Standard: | There are five elements to the Genealogical Proof Standard: | ||
#Reasonably exhaustive research has been conducted. | #Reasonably exhaustive research 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 and coherently written. | #The conclusion has been soundly reasoned and coherently written. | ||
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 [ | More information about the Genealogical Proof Standard can be found on the [https://bcgcertification.org/ethics-standards/ Board for Certification of Genealogists website]. | ||
[[The Genealogical Proof Standard (National Institute)|Another wiki article about The Genealogical Proof Standard]] | [[The Genealogical Proof Standard (National Institute)|Another wiki article about The Genealogical Proof Standard]] | ||
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'''''Sources'''''<br>{{reflist}} | '''''Sources'''''<br>{{reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Evaluating Evidence]] | |||
[[Category:Evaluating Evidence]] [[Category:Genealogical_Proof_Standard]] | [[Category:Genealogical_Proof_Standard]] | ||