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Organization Tips and Tricks for Genealogists
Benefits of Being an Organized Reseacher
Organization does take time but it also saves time
Your work will be more accurate
Your family will appreciate it!
Basics for All
There is no one perfect organization method. Choose the one which works best for you and which you can use consistently. A system which is too complicated may not be effective or efficient.
Make a Research Plan ~ What are you trying to find; What sources are available to answer my question
Be consistent when recording your information
Always list a woman by her maiden name!
List place names in order from smallest to largest jurisdiction ~ Rio Rancho, Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States
Record dates as DD-MMM-YYYY ~ 12 Aug 2014
Use time proven methods of tracking you families
Family Group Sheets
Pedigree Charts
Use research logs
Paper or computer
Track what you search for, where you searched, what you found *and* if you didn't find anything
Use computer tools for recording, analyzing and reporting your research
Spreadsheets
Genealogical software ~ RootsMagic, MyHeritage
Preserve your work
Protect important documents
Digitize
Back up computer files! *and* Migrate to newer technology and file formats
Research Methodology a/k/a 'Make a Research Plan' ~ Be thorough and accurate