The Weekend Genealogist: Timesaving Techniques for Effective ResearchResearching family history takes time - time that many people just don't have. This book shows them how to maximize their research efficiency by saving time and utilizing what little they have in the best way possible. Melnyk teaches how to make every minute count through step-by-step instruction and sidebars highlighting important tips and procedures. A wide variety of organizational techniques illustrate how to streamline research using everything from research facilities and the Internet to research trips, the postal service and more. Readers will learn how to focus their efforts to get the best results possible in the time available. Selling points: Addresses the very common reader frustration of not having the time necessary to do the work needed. Oganization and research techniques are presented in a clear, easy-to-understand fashion, appropriate for beginner and advanced researcher alike. |
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Timesaving Techniques for Effective Research Marcia Yannizze Melnyk. RESEARCH LOGS The third form is the research log . Many researchers neglect to use this impor- tant form to record everything they look at . Knowing where you have ...
Timesaving Techniques for Effective Research Marcia Yannizze Melnyk. RESEARCH LOGS The third form is the research log . Many researchers neglect to use this impor- tant form to record everything they look at . Knowing where you have ...
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... research goals and your research log sheets . If necessary , look up , either in the index or catalog , the records or items you are interested in . Log them on your research log sheet and make your first request . Some facilities limit ...
... research goals and your research log sheets . If necessary , look up , either in the index or catalog , the records or items you are interested in . Log them on your research log sheet and make your first request . Some facilities limit ...
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Timesaving Techniques for Effective Research Marcia Yannizze Melnyk. County jurisdictions , 42 Family Tree Magazine , city directory log sheet , History sources , 63-65 , Documents ; Internet ; Source Guide , on NON -. Index A Abstracts ...
Timesaving Techniques for Effective Research Marcia Yannizze Melnyk. County jurisdictions , 42 Family Tree Magazine , city directory log sheet , History sources , 63-65 , Documents ; Internet ; Source Guide , on NON -. Index A Abstracts ...
Contents
Controlling the Paper Pile | 21 |
Gathering Information by Mail | 37 |
Getting Your Computer and | 51 |
Copyright | |
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Tracing Your Family Roots: The Complete Guide to Locating Your Ancestors Lise Hull No preview available - 2007 |