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A research log is a comprehensive list of what you have searched and what you plan to search for an ancestor. A research log can tell you what you have searched, what you found or didn’t find, and save you time because you don’t need to search the same source again. Download a PDF copy of the Research Log: [[Image:Research Log.pdf]] | A research log is a comprehensive list of what you have searched and what you plan to search for an ancestor. A research log can tell you what you have searched, what you found or didn’t find, and save you time because you don’t need to search the same source again. Download and print a PDF copy of the Research Log: [[Image:Research Log.pdf]] A blank [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/images/0/0f/Research_Log.doc electronic research log] is available in Word format. | ||
== Why should I keep a log? == | == Why should I keep a log? == | ||
*You can tell your family or others what you have already searched. If you are working together, they won’t need to search the same source again. | *You can tell your family or others what you have already searched. If you are working together, they won’t need to search the same source again. | ||
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*Your records will be more complete. | *Your records will be more complete. | ||
== What should I write on a log before I search? == | == What should I write on a log before I search? == | ||
Before you search for an ancestor, write down the: | Before you search for an ancestor, write down the: | ||
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*Name of the library or archive where the source is kept. | *Name of the library or archive where the source is kept. | ||
== What should I write on a log after I search? == | == What should I write on a log after I search? == | ||
After you search a source, write down the: | After you search a source, write down the: | ||
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The information you find, such as date and places can be transferred to your family group sheet. On your research log, write down what you didn’t find. What you didn’t find is very important because you know that you don’t have to search the same source again. | The information you find, such as date and places can be transferred to your family group sheet. On your research log, write down what you didn’t find. What you didn’t find is very important because you know that you don’t have to search the same source again. | ||
== Related Content == | == Related Content == | ||
[[Research Logs|Research Logs]] | [[Research Logs|Research Logs]] | ||
[[Category:Beginners]] | [[Category:Beginners]] | ||