Bibliograph

Research like a pro, a genealogist's guide, Diana Elder, AG with Nicole Dyer

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Research like a pro, a genealogist's guide, Diana Elder, AG with Nicole Dyer

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-234) and index

Illustrations

mapschartsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Research like a pro

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1042087547

Responsibility statement

Diana Elder, AG with Nicole Dyer

Sub title

a genealogist's guide

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

Table Of 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

Target audience

adult

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