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#Reasonably exhaustive research has been conducted. | #Reasonably exhaustive research has been conducted. | ||
#Each statement of fact has a complete and accurate source citation. | #Each statement of fact has a complete and accurate source citation. | ||
#The evidence is reliable | #The evidence is reliable and has been skillfully correlated and interpreted. | ||
#Any contradictory evidence has been resolved. | #Any contradictory evidence has been resolved. | ||
#The conclusion has been soundly reasoned and coherently written. | #The conclusion has been soundly reasoned and coherently written. | ||
Revision as of 18:50, 18 January 2016
The purpose of the Genealogical Proof Standard[1] is to show what the minimums are that a genealogist must do for his or her work to be credible.
There are five elements to the Genealogical Proof Standard:
- Reasonably exhaustive research has been conducted.
- Each statement of fact has a complete and accurate source citation.
- The evidence is reliable and has been skillfully correlated and interpreted.
- Any contradictory evidence has been resolved.
- The conclusion has been soundly reasoned and coherently written.
Any proof statement is subject to re-evaluation when new evidence arises.
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