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''[[Image:FisherResearch 070511 distributed.pdf|thumb|right]][[Principles of Family History Research|[[Image:FisherResearch 070511 distributed.pdf|thumb|right]][[Image:FisherResearch 070511 distributed.pdf]]Principles of Family History Research]] > [[Identify What You Know|Step 1. Identify What You Know]] > [[ | ''[[Image:FisherResearch 070511 distributed.pdf|thumb|right]][[Principles of Family History Research|[[Image:FisherResearch 070511 distributed.pdf|thumb|right]][[Image:FisherResearch 070511 distributed.pdf]]Principles of Family History Research]] > [[Identify What You Know|Step 1. Identify What You Know]] > [[Use_Appropriate_Forms]]'' | ||
Begin by carefully [[Start Family History by Writing What is Known|recording and organizing your information]] so important facts and clues will not be lost. To help record the information you already know about family members, you may want to use standard genealogical forms such as family group records, and pedigree charts. These forms are familiar to other researchers and assure that your findings will be understandable to others. The forms, used by most researchers, can be purchased at genealogical stores, the Family History Library, Family History Centers, and most genealogical libraries. | Begin by carefully [[Start Family History by Writing What is Known|recording and organizing your information]] so important facts and clues will not be lost. To help record the information you already know about family members, you may want to use standard genealogical forms such as family group records, and pedigree charts. These forms are familiar to other researchers and assure that your findings will be understandable to others. The forms, used by most researchers, can be purchased at genealogical stores, the Family History Library, Family History Centers, and most genealogical libraries. | ||
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=== Research Extract Forms === | === 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 === | ||