Research like a pro : a genealogist's guide

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Title:

Research like a pro : a genealogist's guide

Author:

Elder, Diana, author.

Dyer, Nicole, author.

Summary:

Discover the process that a professional genealogist uses to solve difficult cases. Diana Elder shares her step-by-step method using real world examples, easily understood by any level of genealogist; written for the researcher ready to take their skills to the next level. Learn how to form an objective, review your research by creating a timeline analysis, construct a locality guide to direct your research, create a plan, style source citations, set up a research log to organize and track your searches, and write a report detailing your findings and ideas for future research. Work samples and templates are included.

Contents:

Foreword -- Introduction -- How to use this book -- Research objectives -- Analyze your sources -- Locality research -- Research planning -- Source citations -- Research logs -- Report writing -- What's next for a researcher? -- Appendix A: Templates -- Appendix B; Work samples -- Appendix C: Source list -- Appendix D: Supplemental material.

Physical Description:

241 pages : illustrations, map, charts ; 24 cm

Genre:

Handbooks and manuals.

Subject Term:

Genealogy.

Families -- History.

Research -- Methodology.

Author(s):

Dyer, Nicole,

Publisher:

Family Locket Books, an imprint of Family Locket Genealogists LLC,

Publication Date:

2018

ISBN:

9781732188105

Publication Information:

Highland, Utah : Family Locket Books, an imprint of Family Locket Genealogists LLC, [2018]

Call Number:

929.1 ELDER

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Are you stuck in your genealogical research? Wondering how to make progress on your brick wall problems? Discover the process that a professional genealogist uses to solve difficult cases. Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide shares a step-by-step method using real world examples, easily understood by any level of genealogist; written for the researcher ready to take their skills to the next level.Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide will give you the tools to:- Form an objective focusing your research for an entire project.- Review your research with new eyes by creating your own timeline analysis.- Construct a locality guide to direct your research.- Create a plan to keep your research on track.- Style source citations, giving your work credibility.- Set up a research log to organize and track your searches.- Write a report detailing your findings and ideas for future research.Links to templates give you the tools you need to get started and work samples illustrate each step. You'll learn to execute a research project from start to finish, then start again with the new information discovered. Whether you are a newbie or experienced researcher, Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide will move the search for your ancestors forward. Start now to learn to Research Like a Pro.