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''[[Principles of Family History Research|Principles of Family History Research]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Research_Process|The Research Process]]'' [[Image:Research Process Steps.png|thumb|635px]]<br>Research is done in cycles. You will complete a series of steps and then repeat the steps again, using the new knowledge you have gained. An illustration of the research cycle appears above. Slowly click the image twice to see a close-up view.
''[[Principles of Family History Research|Principles of Family History Research]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Research_Process|The Research Process]]'' [[Image:Research Process Steps.png|thumb|635px]]<br>Research is done in cycles. You will complete a series of steps and then repeat the steps again, using the new knowledge you have gained. An illustration of the research cycle appears above. Slowly click the image twice to see a close-up view.  


For successful research, follow these steps:  
For successful research, follow these steps:  
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Revision as of 11:47, 13 December 2011

Principles of Family History Research Gotoarrow.png The Research Process

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Research is done in cycles. You will complete a series of steps and then repeat the steps again, using the new knowledge you have gained. An illustration of the research cycle appears above. Slowly click the image twice to see a close-up view.

For successful research, follow these steps:

1. Identify what you know.
2. Decide what you want to learn.
3. Select records to search.
4. Obtain and search the records.
5. Evaluate and Use the information.