Myths, Hoaxes & Scams » Common Genealogical Myths » Myth: Everything in print (books, CDs, databases, Internet) is accurate and reliable

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• BCG Skillbuilding: Analyzing and Reviewing Published Sources

  By Elizabeth Shown Mills, CG, CGL. From the Board for Certification of Genealogists - Skill Building - May 1997.

• Genealogy.com - Beyond the Keyboard

  By Kathleen W. Hinckley, CGRS. Learn 5 important ways to make the best use of information you find on the Internet..

• Guidelines for Sharing Information With Others

  Recommended by the National Genealogical Society.

• Guidelines for Sound Genealogical Research

  Recommended by the National Genealogical Society.

• Guidelines for Use of Computer Technology in Genealogical Research

  Recommended by the National Genealogical Society.

• Guidelines for Using Records Repositories and Libraries

  Recommended by the National Genealogical Society.

• It's in Print or on the Internet--It Must Be True!

  WARNING: What you Read May Hurt You.