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'''When do you use a Research Extract Form?''' When researching a book and extracting all of one surname from each page in the book, is an example of when a Research Extract Form would be used. A trip to the Cemetery, a telephone conversation or interview with a relative might be another instance. | '''When do you use a Research Extract Form?''' When researching a book and extracting all of one surname from each page in the book, is an example of when a Research Extract Form would be used. A trip to the Cemetery, a telephone conversation or interview with a relative might be another instance. | ||
'''How does a Research Extract Form work with a Research Log?''' Research Extract Forms have a place for a document number to be assigned. This document number will then coincide with the document number you enter on the Research Log. Your Research Log is a table of contents for your Documents, Photocopies and Research Extract Forms. | '''How does a Research Extract Form work with a Research Log?''' Research Extract Forms have a place for a document number to be assigned in the upper right hand corner. This document number will then coincide with the document number you enter on the Research Log. Your Research Log is a table of contents for your Documents, Photocopies and Research Extract Forms. | ||
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'''Analysis: ''' This is where a concise statement of what was learned that relates to your research objective. <br><br>Personal and Family History Notes | '''Analysis: ''' This is where a concise statement of what was learned that relates to your research objective. <br><br>Personal and Family History Notes | ||
You should also record other personal and family history information such as residences, occupations, schools attended, military service, property owned, and immigration or naturalization. At times such biographical information is essential to help prove relationships. You may use a computer program like Personal Ancestral File (see [[Adding a Custom Event to a PAF Family Group Record|Adding a Custom Event to a PAF Family Group Record]]), a word processor, regular paper, or create your own form to keep your notes organized. | You should also record other personal and family history information such as residences, occupations, schools attended, military service, property owned, and immigration or naturalization. At times such biographical information is essential to help prove relationships. You may use a computer program like Personal Ancestral File (see [[Adding a Custom Event to a PAF Family Group Record|Adding a Custom Event to a PAF Family Group Record]]), a word processor, regular paper, or create your own form to keep your notes organized. | ||
=== Suggestions for Recording Information === | === Suggestions for Recording Information === | ||