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Genealogical Proof Standard - Planting the Seeds
Blog articles tagged with "Genealogical Proof Standard" by Michael Hait, CG.
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Genealogical Proof Standard [Visual Guide] - Genealogy Explained
A flowchart to walk you through proper genealogical research using the concepts and ideas of the GPS.
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Genealogy Standards Second Edition
A book for sale from Amazon.com. 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.
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Navigating Research with the Genealogical Proof Standard - July 2009
Slideshow presentation by Mark Tucker on Jul 28, 2009. (Beginner-Experienced) Do you want to learn to successfully do genealogy research like the professionals? It is easier than you might think. Whether or not you have heard about the Genealogical Proof Standard, this class will help you through the research process by way of a visualization called the Genealogy Research Process map. Each step is explored through case study and uses traditional and online resources.
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Ten-Minute Methodology: “Reasonably Exhaustive”—How Do We Know We’re There?
By Judy Kellar Fox for the Board for Certification of Genealogists.
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Ten-Minute Methodology: What Is “Reasonably Exhaustive” Research?
By Judy Kellar Fox for the Board for Certification of Genealogists.
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The Genealogical Proof Standard
Located about halfway down this page. From the Board for Certification of Genealogists.
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Research Methodology » 3. Evidence Analysis & Evaluation » Genealogical Proof Standard
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The five parts of the GPS are:
- A reasonably exhaustive search
- Complete and accurate source citations
- Analysis and correlation of the collected information
- Resolution of conflicting evidence
- A soundly reasoned, coherently written conclusion