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You should be able to name the exact person and identify exactly which event in his life you want to document. Stay focused on that research objective until you find at least one source that documents it. Do not give up or change research objectives lightly. | You should be able to name the exact person and identify exactly which event in his life you want to document. Stay focused on that research objective until you find at least one source that documents it. Do not give up or change research objectives lightly. | ||
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If at first you don’t succeed, continue with the same research objective. But look for the person's name spelled a different way or for a nickname, search a variety of records and record types, change the jurisdictions you search, inquire at many repositories, and if necessary research even kin and associates in order to find documentation for your chosen research objective. | If at first you don’t succeed, continue with the same research objective. But look for the person's name spelled a different way or for a nickname, search a variety of records and record types, change the jurisdictions you search, inquire at many repositories, and if necessary research even kin and associates in order to find documentation for your chosen research objective. | ||
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*Unverified information | *Unverified information | ||
For more suggestions on evaluating information see [[Use the Information#Evaluate the Evidence#Nature of the Information|Nature of the Information]]. | For more suggestions on evaluating information see [[Use the Information#Evaluate the Evidence#Nature of the Information|Nature of the Information]]. <!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> | ||
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