Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist’s Guide

Templates and Work Samples

Audiobook Supplements

Research Like a Pro Figures and Tables

Research Like a Pro Reference Notes

Templates

Research Project Document Template

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If you prefer to download the word document file instead, click here: Research Project docx file.

The research project document includes sections for:

Objective

Research Plan

-Summary of Known Facts

-Background Information

-Working Hypothesis

-Identified Sources

-Prioritized Research Strategy

Findings and Analysis – Research Report

Conclusion

Suggestions for Future Research

Results Summary

Timeline Analysis Spreadsheet and Sample

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Locality Guide Template

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Citation Template

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Research Log Sample and Template

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