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''[[Principles of Family History Research|Principles of Family History Research | ''[[Principles of Family History Research|Principles of Family History Research]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Use the Information|Step 5. Use the Information]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Share_the_Information|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. | 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. | ||
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[[Sharing: a good way to FIND ancestors|Sharing is also a great way to ''find'' ancestors]]. Sharing leads to collaboration between researchers. 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. | [[Sharing: a good way to FIND ancestors|Sharing is also a great way to ''find'' ancestors]]. Sharing leads to collaboration between researchers. 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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*[http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/wfttop.html World Family Tree] | *[http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/wfttop.html World Family Tree] | ||
'''''New FamilySearch.''''' You can also help improve the information displayed in New FamilySearch. This huge Internet database is a combination of the International Genealogical Index, Ancestral File, Pedigree Resource File, and several other large genealogical databases. There are several ways to help—<br> | '''''New FamilySearch.''''' You can also help improve the information displayed in New FamilySearch. This huge Internet database is a combination of the International Genealogical Index, Ancestral File, Pedigree Resource File, and several other large genealogical databases. There are several ways to help—<br> | ||
*'''''Clean up''''' the files already on display. This includes merging varying data entries for the same person, and getting the best data out front. At the moment, the LDS temple ordinance data is especially in need of careful merging and tender loving care.<br> | *'''''Clean up''''' the files already on display. This includes merging varying data entries for the same person, and getting the best data out front. At the moment, the LDS temple ordinance data is especially in need of careful merging and tender loving care.<br> | ||
*'''''Add source documentation.''''' Now is not the best time, but eventually there will be a better way to add source footnotes to the data. | *'''''Add source documentation.''''' Now is not the best time, but eventually there will be a better way to add source footnotes to the data. | ||
*'''''Contribute new information.''''' Again, now is not the best time, but the day will come when new data will be easier to submit. | *'''''Contribute new information.''''' Again, now is not the best time, but the day will come when new data will be easier to submit. | ||
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=== Put Up a Genealogy Web Page === | === Put Up a Genealogy Web Page === | ||
Sharing genealogy on your own Internet website is a relatively easy and inexpensive way to publish your findings. Genealogical record keeping software like ''Personal Ancestral File'' can help you generate the material for your genealogy Internet site. Then all you have to do is find a web server host. For suggestions on these and other details see [[Create a genealogy web page|Create a Genealogy Web Page]]. | Sharing genealogy on your own Internet website is a relatively easy and inexpensive way to publish your findings. Genealogical record keeping software like ''Personal Ancestral File'' can help you generate the material for your genealogy Internet site. Then all you have to do is find a web server host. For suggestions on these and other details see [[Create a genealogy web page|Create a Genealogy Web Page]]. | ||
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| align="center" bgcolor="#ffff99" | '''An Internet website is an inexpensive way to share your findings.''' | | align="center" bgcolor="#ffff99" | <center>'''An Internet website is an inexpensive way to share your findings.'''</center> | ||
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=== File sharing websites === | === File sharing websites === | ||
Upload and share your information using document-sharing websites like [http://www.scribd.com/ Scribd] or [http://docs.google.com Google Docs] | |||
Upload and share your information using document-sharing websites like [http://www.scribd.com/ Scribd] or [http://docs.google.com Google Docs] | |||
== Write a Family History == | == Write a Family History == | ||
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A helpful guide for organizing a book or article is— | A helpful guide for organizing a book or article is— | ||
Barnes, Donald R. and Richard S. Lackey. [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=439020&disp=Write+it+right%20%20&columns=*,0,0 ''Write It Right: A Manual for Writing Family Histories and Genealogy'']. Ocala, Fla.: Lyon Press, 1983. (FHL book 929.1 B261b) | Barnes, Donald R. and Richard S. Lackey. [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=439020&disp=Write+it+right%20%20&columns=*,0,0 ''Write It Right: A Manual for Writing Family Histories and Genealogy'']. Ocala, Fla.: Lyon Press, 1983. (FHL book 929.1 B261b) | ||
{{further|A Guide to Printing Your Family History}} | {{further|A Guide to Printing Your Family History}} | ||
== Participate in a Family or Surname Association == | == Participate in a Family or Surname Association == | ||