Template:Genealogical Maturity Conclusions Table
| # | Maturity Level | Conclusions | Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Entry | Accepts without thought or hesitation the first existing conclusion found. | |
| 2. | Emerging | Makes conclusions based upon minimal research and minimal reasoning, based upon a single piece of poorly documented, direct evidence. | |
| 3. | Practicing | Makes conclusions based upon several sources found after moderate research, with reasoning and documented direct evidence, sometimes resolving contrary evidence. | |
| 4. | Proficient | Forms conclusions “based on well-reasoned and thoroughly documented evidence gleaned from sound research.”[1] | |
| 5. | Stellar | Additionally, publishes clear and convincing conclusions. Teaches and inspires others. |
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- ↑ Elizabeth Shown Mills, Evidence Explained: Citing History Sources from Artifacts to Cyberspace, 2nd ed. (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 2009), 820.