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Research like a pro : a genealogist's guide

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.

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ISBN: 9781732188105
ISBN: 1732188106
Physical Description: print
241 pages : illustrations, map, charts ; 24 cm
Publisher: Highland, Utah : Family Locket Books, an imprint of Family Locket Genealogists LLC, [2018]
Copyright: ©2018

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-234) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	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.