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You may purchase a basic log at the Family History Library, at Family History Centers, or at genealogical stores, or you may create your own. One research log may start with three areas for vital records for birth, death, and marriage and then have several areas for other common life research subjects such as education, employment, military service, photos, etc. For more details about research logs see the wiki article [[Research Logs|Research Logs]], and [[Prepare a Research Log|Prepare a Research Log]] in Step 2 of this article. | You may purchase a basic log at the Family History Library, at Family History Centers, or at genealogical stores, or you may create your own. One research log may start with three areas for vital records for birth, death, and marriage and then have several areas for other common life research subjects such as education, employment, military service, photos, etc. For more details about research logs see the wiki article [[Research Logs|Research Logs]], and [[Prepare a Research Log|Prepare a Research Log]] in Step 2 of this article. | ||
=== [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/images/3/32/FisherResearch_070511_distributed.pdf | === Research Extract Forms === | ||
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'''Why Use a Research Extract Form? ''' A Research Extract Form can be a valuable tool while doing original research. The Research Extract Form is filled out when making photocopies of multiple documents are not a practical solution. | '''Why Use a Research Extract Form? ''' A Research Extract Form can be a valuable tool while doing original research. The Research Extract Form is filled out when making photocopies of multiple documents are not a practical solution. | ||
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'''Analysis: ''' This is where a concise statement of what was learned that relates to your research objective. <br><br>Personal and Family History Notes | '''Analysis: ''' This is where a concise statement of what was learned that relates to your research objective. <br><br>Personal and Family History Notes | ||
You should also record other personal and family history information such as residences, occupations, schools attended, military service, property owned, and immigration or naturalization. At times such biographical information is essential to help prove relationships. You may use a computer program like Personal Ancestral File (see [[Adding a Custom Event to a PAF Family Group Record|Adding a Custom Event to a PAF Family Group Record]]), a word processor, regular paper, or create your own form to keep your notes organized. | You should also record other personal and family history information such as residences, occupations, schools attended, military service, property owned, and immigration or naturalization. At times such biographical information is essential to help prove relationships. You may use a computer program like Personal Ancestral File (see [[Adding a Custom Event to a PAF Family Group Record|Adding a Custom Event to a PAF Family Group Record]]), a word processor, regular paper, or create your own form to keep your notes organized. | ||
=== Suggestions for Recording Information === | === Suggestions for Recording Information === | ||