Methodology Archive
26 Jun 2017
Stepping Toward a Solution
By Laura Murphy DeGrazia, CG On 26 June 2017 In Uncategorized
Beginners struggle with the task of planning and conducting efficient research, and the ready availability of online records and databases can actually add to the confusion. Would-be genealogists have easy access to information that may or may
20 Jan 2017
Creativity in Genealogical Research
By Laura Murphy DeGrazia, CG On 20 January 2017 In Uncategorized
Genealogists’ work is grounded in sources—in records, artifacts, images, traditions, and other items that provide information used as evidence. But sources and the information they provide are only part of any given solution to a problem. Skilled,
16 May 2016
Assessing Reliability of Information
By Melissa Johnson On 16 May 2016 In Uncategorized
Assessing the reliability of information is a crucial and necessary step toward drawing genealogical conclusions. Researchers should never accept a piece of information as fact without first evaluating and analyzing it. This holds true for instances in