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The timeline grid is a research tool that makes it easy to track your research findings. It also allows you to view your research findings in a compact and readable format so you can use them for further research. <br> | The timeline grid is a research tool that makes it easy to track your research findings. It also allows you to view your research findings in a compact and readable format so you can use them for further research. <br> | ||
The timeline grid is usually made by creating a table in a word processor, but it can also be created in a spreadsheet. Templates are [ | The timeline grid is usually made by creating a table in a word processor, but it can also be created in a spreadsheet. Templates are [https://www.goldenrodgenealogy.com/timeline_grid.htm available here]. Templates can be printed and information written by hand. However, this does not allow for advanced uses (see below).<br> | ||
Because the timeline grid is based on the census, it’s most helpful for countries and time periods with regular census enumerations. It uses columns for vital information and each census, and rows for each family member. <br> | Because the timeline grid is based on the census, it’s most helpful for countries and time periods with regular census enumerations. It uses columns for vital information and each census, and rows for each family member. <br> | ||
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#Choose a family to research using the grid. | #Choose a family to research using the grid. | ||
#Decide whether you want to use Google Drive, Word, Excel, OpenOffice, etc., or hand write the information. | #Decide whether you want to use Google Drive, Word, Excel, OpenOffice, etc., or hand write the information. | ||
#Create a grid yourself or [ | #Create a grid yourself or [https://www.goldenrodgenealogy.com/timeline_grid.htm start with a template]. | ||
#Start finding information for the family, and enter it on the grid. | #Start finding information for the family, and enter it on the grid. | ||