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A research log is a comprehensive list of what you have searched and what you plan to search for an ancestor. A research log can tell you what you have searched, what you found or didn’t find, and save you time because you don’t need to search the same source again. Download and print a PDF copy of the Research Log: [[Image:Research Log.pdf]] A blank [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/images/0/0f/Research_Log.doc electronic research log] is available in Word format. | A research log is a comprehensive list of what you have searched and what you plan to search for an ancestor. A research log can tell you what you have searched, what you found or didn’t find, and save you time because you don’t need to search the same source again. Download and print a PDF copy of the Research Log: [[Image:Research Log.pdf]] A blank [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/images/0/0f/Research_Log.doc electronic research log] is available in Word format. | ||
== Why should I keep a log? == | == Why should I keep a log? == | ||
*You can tell your family or others what you have already searched. If you are working together, they won’t need to search the same source again. | *You can tell your family or others what you have already searched. If you are working together, they won’t need to search the same source again. | ||
*When you find conflicting information or when you later return to do additional research, your log will remind you what you have already done and how you reached your conclusions. | *When you find conflicting information or when you later return to do additional research, your log will remind you what you have already done and how you reached your conclusions. | ||
*Your family or others may want to look at the sources as you did. | *Your family or others may want to look at the sources as you did. | ||
*Your records will be more complete. | *Your records will be more complete. | ||
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*[https://familysearch.org/#form=catalog Research Logs: The Most Important Tool for Organizing Your Genealogy] 2-part online video class (45 minutes total) | *[https://familysearch.org/#form=catalog Research Logs: The Most Important Tool for Organizing Your Genealogy] 2-part online video class (45 minutes total) | ||
[[Category:Beginners]] [[Category:FamilySearch_Research_Classes_Online]] | [[Category:Beginners]] [[Category:FamilySearch_Research_Classes_Online]] [[Category:Charts and forms]] | ||