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* <span>Blank results means you have not yet done a search in that source.</span>
* <span>Blank results means you have not yet done a search in that source.</span>


'''Importance of [[Document_AS_YOU_GO!|documenting as you go]].''' In order to stay organized it is crucial to complete all paper work before starting another search. By keeping your research log and family group record up-to-date you have better access to the sources, and clues for finding more sources. Good documentation makes it easier to compare and contrast sources. This makes it easier to judge source reliability. It also increases the chances your conclusions will be informed and reasonable.
'''Importance of [[Document AS YOU GO!|documenting as you go]].''' In order to stay organized it is crucial to complete all paper work before starting another search. By keeping your research log and family group record up-to-date you have better access to the sources, and clues for finding more sources. Good documentation makes it easier to compare and contrast sources. This makes it easier to judge source reliability. It also increases the chances your conclusions will be informed and reasonable.


Failure to document as you go by completing a research log (and family group record) will result in confusion. The confusion may cause you to overlook important sources and make poor conclusions.
Failure to document as you go by completing a research log (and family group record) will result in confusion. The confusion may cause you to overlook important sources and come to wrong conclusions.


== <span></span>'''<span>General Suggestions</span>'''<span></span> ==
== <span></span>'''<span>General Suggestions</span>'''<span></span> ==
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