RLP 84: DNA Source Citations

Today’s episode of Research Like a Pro is about how to create DNA source citations. We will discuss the importance of citing and saving DNA information, the citation elements described in Genealogy Standard #5, and how to cite DNA matches and tools using this formula. We give several examples of what each element could be, from the DNA testing company name, to the details about an mtDNA haplogroup. Join us to learn about how to create citations in your DNA research.

Links

DNA Source Citations by Robin at Family Locket – includes the table with the 5 elements and examples for each

DNA Sources, Information, and Evidence: Sorting it All Out – post by Robin at Family Locket

Genealogy Standards 2nd Edition – affiliate link to Amazon

QuickSheet: Citing Genetic Sources for History Research: Evidence Style – affiliate link to Amazon; available on Kindle – a bit outdated

RLP 61- Analyzing Your Sources in a DNA Research Project

DNA Central – Blaine Bettinger’s subscription website; includes DNA Citation templates

Knox Trail Ances-Tree by Brent Chadwick – 18 DNA citation templates courtesy of Angie Bush

National Genealogical Society Quarterly (NGSQ)

Melinda Daffin Henningfield, “A Family for Mary (Jones) Hobbs Clark of Carroll County, Arkansas,” National Genealogical Society Quarterly 107 (March 2019): 5-30.

Research Like a Pro eCourse

Study Group – more information and email list

Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist’s Guide by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com

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Roger Davis

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July 16, 2023 at 7:50 AM

Great program!
I do not understand why you think it is necessary to anonymize information taken from a public web site. I think if someone puts their information on a public site, that is equivalent to giving you permission to use that information.
If you were citing a marriage announcement from a newspaper, would you anonymize the names of the bride and groom?

Diana Elder
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July 16, 2023 at 10:15 AM

Hi Roger,

Thanks for this question. A public record like a marriage announcement in a newspaper is definitely available for anyone to view. DNA information however is different since it is located behind a password protected website. Only the test-taker and people who have permission to view the test results can see the DNA matches. Standard 57 in Genealogy Standards tells us “Genealogists share living test-taker’s data only with written consent to share that data.” Thus, when we write about DNA, we seek permission or anonymize the DNA matches.

-Diana

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