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A list of rookie mistakes, their consequences, and what experienced genealogists ''DO BETTER''. A self-improvement checklist. | A list of rookie mistakes, their consequences, and what experienced genealogists ''DO BETTER''. A self-improvement checklist. | ||
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'''''Consequences''''': They end up with a final product that is nearly unusable. They may be willing to share at first, but they quickly become overwhelmed with corrections that are needed or details that appear to be too difficult to correct. They become confused or disoriented with the task of researching and redoing since the end product is so full of information that is new to them. They may say, "Everyone that sees my work finds fault with it or wants to correct it. Why can't they just accept it and move on?" Unfortunately that is what often happens to them. They lose interest and they move on without completing the task.. | '''''Consequences''''': They end up with a final product that is nearly unusable. They may be willing to share at first, but they quickly become overwhelmed with corrections that are needed or details that appear to be too difficult to correct. They become confused or disoriented with the task of researching and redoing since the end product is so full of information that is new to them. They may say, "Everyone that sees my work finds fault with it or wants to correct it. Why can't they just accept it and move on?" Unfortunately that is what often happens to them. They lose interest and they move on without completing the task.. | ||
'''''Experienced researchers''''' are aware that while they are not adding hundreds of names at a time, they are doing good work that is well documented. Their work will not be difficult to correct or improve in the future. While they may not seem to make giant leaps, their progress is deliberate and enduring. They are not discouraged by having to continually correct or rethink their work because they are methodical and focused. In the long run they will accomplish much more than the rookie by simply doing things the right way one time, rather than over and over trying to get it right. | '''''Experienced researchers''''' are aware that while they are not adding hundreds of names at a time, they are doing good work that is well documented. Their work will not be difficult to correct or improve in the future. While they may not seem to make giant leaps, their progress is deliberate and enduring. They are not discouraged by having to continually correct or rethink their work because they are methodical and focused. In the long run they will accomplish much more than the rookie by simply doing things the right way one time, rather than over and over trying to get it right. | ||
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