Genealogical Standards of Evidence

Genealogical Standards of Evidence
Author: Brenda Dougall Merriman
Publisher: Dundurn
Total Pages: 123
Release: 2010-03-15
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1770705945

Author Brenda Dougall Merriman takes readers through the genealogical process of research and identification, while examining how the genealogical community has developed standards of evidence and documentation, what those standards are, and how they can be applied.

The BCG Genealogical Standards Manual

The BCG Genealogical Standards Manual
Author:
Publisher: Ancestry Publishing
Total Pages: 142
Release: 2000
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9780916489922

Family historians depend upon thousands of people unknown to them. They exchange research with others; copy information from books and databases; and write libraries, societies, and government offices. At times they even hire professionals to do legwork in distant areas and trust strangers to solve important problems. But how can a researcher be assured that he or she is producing or receiving reliable results? This official manual from the Board of Certification for Genealogists provides a standard by which all genealogists can pattern their work.

Mastering Genealogical Proof

Mastering Genealogical Proof
Author: Thomas W. Jones (Ph.D.)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2013
Genre: Bibliographical citations
ISBN: 9781935815075

Everyone tracing a family's history faces a dilemma. We strive to reconstruct relationships and lives of people we cannot see, but if we cannot see them, how do we know we have portrayed them accurately? The genealogical proof standard aims to help researchers, students, and new family historians address this dilemma and apply respected standards for acceptable conclusions.

Genealogical Proof Standard

Genealogical Proof Standard
Author: Christine Rose
Publisher: Cr Publications
Total Pages: 58
Release: 2005
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9780929626154

Explains in easy-to-understand language the Genealogical Proof Standard, accepted in the genealogical field for building a solid case when there is conflicting evidence or indirect evidence.

Evidence Explained

Evidence Explained
Author: Elizabeth S Mills
Publisher: Genealogical Publishing Company
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024-05-17
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9780806321370

Citation style manual for every type of source record and media.

Evidence!

Evidence!
Author: Elizabeth Shown Mills
Publisher: Genealogical Publishing Com
Total Pages: 134
Release: 1997
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9780806315430

Evidence! provides a common ground upon which all can meet, speak the same language, and share their results--reliably ...

Professional Genealogy

Professional Genealogy
Author: Elizabeth Shown Mills
Publisher:
Total Pages: 678
Release: 2018
Genre: Genealogy
ISBN: 9780806320724

"In 26 chapters, Professional genealogy: preparation, practice & standards lays before you a complete course of instruction to prepare you for a career in a complex field. Whether you discover this career path as a young adult or come into genealogy as a mature researcher trained in another professional discipline, ProGen PPS will ground you in the essential practices, standards, and language of genealogy--those expected by courts, government agencies, and others who commission research"--Back cover.

Professional Genealogy

Professional Genealogy
Author: Elizabeth Shown Mills
Publisher: Genealogical Publishing Com
Total Pages: 682
Release: 2001
Genre: Genealogy
ISBN: 0806316489

A manual for researchers writers, editors, lecturers, and Librarians.

Research Like a Pro

Research Like a Pro
Author: Diana Elder
Publisher: Family Locket Books
Total Pages: 250
Release: 2018-05-19
Genre: Families
ISBN: 9781732188105

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.