The Importance of Developing Research Plans
Planning research is an essential step in the process of meeting the first component of the Genealogical Proof Standard: "reasonably exhaustive research." This session will help attendees to identify logical sources and efficiently prioritize research steps. Those coming to this session would benefit from understanding the elements of the Genealogical Proof Standard as well as bringing a laptop to the session.
Syllabus for The Importance of Developing Research Plans
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Getting Started Part 1: Research Goals, logs, research plans, organization, being effective
Dr. Cacey Farnsworth, James Rasmussen
A Foundational Step in Research Strategy - The Research Question
Effective research questions should be about a specific person that will help to frame the research scope. This will lead to relevant information and hopefully will identify evidence that will answer the research question. This session will discuss how to determine and write effective research questions to guide your research strategy and process.
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