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There are five elements to the Genealogical Proof Standard: | There are five elements to the Genealogical Proof Standard: | ||
#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 and has been skillfully correlated and interpreted. | #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. | ||
Any proof statement is subject to re-evaluation when new evidence arises. | Any proof statement is subject to re-evaluation when new evidence arises. | ||
More information about the Genealogical Proof Standard can be found on the [ | More information about the Genealogical Proof Standard can be found on the [https://bcgcertification.org/ethics-standards/ Board for Certification of Genealogists website]. | ||
[[The Genealogical Proof Standard (National Institute)|Another wiki article about The Genealogical Proof Standard]] | [[The Genealogical Proof Standard (National Institute)|Another wiki article about The Genealogical Proof Standard]] | ||
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Revision as of 10:07, 20 January 2020
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.
More information about the Genealogical Proof Standard can be found on the Board for Certification of Genealogists website.
Another wiki article about The Genealogical Proof Standard
Sources