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== Research Process  ==
== Research Process  ==


[[Image:Research Process Steps.png|thumb|Five Steps of the Research Cycle]] Research is done in cycles. You will complete a series of steps and then repeat the steps again, using the new knowledge you have gained. An illustration of the research cycle is on the right.  
[[Image:Research Process Steps.png|thumb|280px|5 research cycle steps. Click image to enlarge it.]] Research is done in cycles. You will complete a series of steps and then repeat the steps again, using the new knowledge you have gained. An illustration of the research cycle is on the right.  


For successful research, follow these steps:  
For successful research, follow these steps:  
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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]].  


''[[Principles of Family History Research|Return to top]] &nbsp;&lt; &nbsp;Previous&nbsp; | &nbsp;Next&nbsp; &gt; [[Identify What You Know|Step 1. Identify What You Know]]''
''[[Principles of Family History Research#Table of Contents|Table of Contents&nbsp;]] &nbsp;&lt; &nbsp;Previous&nbsp; | &nbsp;Next&nbsp; &gt; [[Identify What You Know|Step 1. Identify What You Know]]''  


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