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=== '''Using a Computer for Genealogy''' === | === '''Using a Computer for Genealogy''' === | ||
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= '''Share the Information''' = | |||
Researchers benefit greatly from the work of earlier researchers. Often several researchers are interested in the same ancestors. Because researchers rely so heavily on the findings of others, sharing information is the way to return the favor. | |||
[[Sharing: a good way to FIND ancestors|Sharing is also a great way to "find" ancestors]]. Sharing results in collaboration. Cousins will begin to contact you asking for more information. Sometimes the questions they ask will result in work that leads to new information. Once in awhile they will donate the new information directly to you. | |||
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Sharing is a good way to FIND ancestors. | |||
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In genealogical research, it may never be possible to "verify" all information, but we can have high confidence in research that is thorough and reasonable. Such efforts produce quality sources and benefit the genealogical community. | |||
If you are using a computer program for your genealogical record keeping, be sure it supports GEDCOM (see [Using a Computer for Genealogy]) so that you can share your information with others. | |||
== '''Family''' == | |||
Share your newly discovered information with family members who provided information and with others who may be interested. A family reunion or family newsletter can be an excellent way to share information and help locate others who are interested in your family history. | |||
== '''Pedigree Resource File''' == | |||
An important way to share your findings is to contribute to the Pedigree Resource File. | |||
== '''New FamilySearch''' == | |||
Another valuable way to share your findings is to help correct information displayed in New FamilySearch. In a sense, the New FamilySearch is WikiPedigree of the world. Adding source documentation, merging, and correcting this Internet file all help. | |||
== '''Put Up a Website''' == | |||
Sharing your genealogy on an Internet website is a relatively easy and inexpensive way to publish your findings. | |||
== '''Write a Family History''' == | |||
Your family's history can be a source of enjoyment and education for your family. | |||
=== '''Books.''' === | |||
With the growing popularity of "desk top publishing," it is becoming very easy to publish a book about your family. | |||
=== '''Periodical Article.''' === | |||
If you don't have enough information or funding to write a book, you may want to write a short article for a genealogical periodical. | |||
== '''Participate in a Family or Surname Association''' == | |||
Others may be searching for the same families you are researching or may have found information they wish to share. | |||
== '''Donate Your Files''' == | |||
On occasion it may not be possible to publish your findings. | |||
= '''Prepare Names for Temple Ordinances''' = | |||
If you are a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints be sure to submit information about your desceasedfamily members so you can provide temple ordinances for them. | |||
= '''Restart the Research Cycle''' = | |||
Ongoing genealogical research is the process of repeating, cycle after cycle, the fivesteps of the research discussed in this article. | |||
'''For Further Reading''' | <br> '''For Further Reading''' | ||
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