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This article is intended for persons who are interested in learning in depth about family history research. For a brief overview of the research process, see [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/RG/Guide/Guide_to_Research.ASP A Guide to Research]. | This article is intended for persons who are interested in learning in depth about family history research. For a brief overview of the research process, see [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/RG/Guide/Guide_to_Research.ASP A Guide to Research]. | ||
==Table of Contents== | == Table of Contents == | ||
[[Identify What You Know|STEP 1: Identify What You Know]]<br> Use Appropriate Forms<br> Recall Information<br> Gather Family Information<br> Gather Low-Hanging-Fruit Sources<br> Record Useful Information<br> Organize Your Records | [[Identify What You Know|STEP 1: Identify What You Know]]<br> Use Appropriate Forms<br> Recall Information<br> Gather Family Information<br> Gather Low-Hanging-Fruit Sources<br> Record Useful Information<br> Organize Your Records | ||
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[[Use the Information#For Further Reading|For Further Reading]] | [[Use the Information#For Further Reading|For Further Reading]] | ||
==Using This Article== | == Using This Article == | ||
This article explains the basic steps of the research process. Figures illustrate the text while blue boxes provide important background information. Key points (maxims) are highlighted. A short bibliography of books about research methods under “For Further Reading” is at the end of this outline. The appendix includes a useful summary diagrams of the research process and record types. | This article explains the basic steps of the research process. Figures illustrate the text while blue boxes provide important background information. Key points (maxims) are highlighted. A short bibliography of books about research methods under “For Further Reading” is at the end of this outline. The appendix includes a useful summary diagrams of the research process and record types. | ||
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As with every journey, you will have to set and reach several intermediate ''goals'' in succession during this quest. In family history, goals often focus on learning about an ancestor or family. Later in the research process, you will learn how to further break these goals into specific achievable ''research objectives'' that will keep you on the path, goal by goal toward achieving your quest. | As with every journey, you will have to set and reach several intermediate ''goals'' in succession during this quest. In family history, goals often focus on learning about an ancestor or family. Later in the research process, you will learn how to further break these goals into specific achievable ''research objectives'' that will keep you on the path, goal by goal toward achieving your quest. | ||
At least part of the overall quest should involve sharing what you find. For example, publish a family history, put up a web site, or contribute to the Pedigree Resource File. | At least part of the overall quest should involve sharing what you find. For example, publish a family history, put up a web site, or contribute to the Pedigree Resource File. | ||
== Research Process == | == Research Process == | ||
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1. [[Identify What You Know|Identify what you know]].<br>2. [[Decide What You Want to Learn|Decide what you want to learn]].<br>3. [[Select Records to Search|Select records to search]].<br>4. [[Obtain and Search the Records|Obtain and search the records]].<br>5. [[Use the Information|Use the information]]. | 1. [[Identify What You Know|Identify what you know]].<br>2. [[Decide What You Want to Learn|Decide what you want to learn]].<br>3. [[Select Records to Search|Select records to search]].<br>4. [[Obtain and Search the Records|Obtain and search the records]].<br>5. [[Use the Information|Use the information]]. | ||
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