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Standards For Sound Genealogical Research
by Sharon Symons
Re: Genealogy
Genealogical Standards and Guidelines
Standards For Sound Genealogical Research
Recommended by the National Genealogical Society
Remembering always that they are engaged in a quest for truth, family
history researchers consistently-
record the source for each item of information they collect.
test every hypothesis or theory against credible evidence, and reject those
that are not supported by the evidence.
seek original records, or reproduced images of them when there is reasonable
assurance they have not been altered, as the basis for their research
conclusions.
use compilations, communications and published works, whether paper or
electronic, primarily for their value as guides to locating the original
records.
state something as a fact only when it is supported by convincing evidence,
and identify the evidence when communicating the fact to others.
limit with words like "probable" or "possible" any statement that is based
on less than convincing evidence, and state the reasons for concluding that
it is probable or possible.
avoid misleading other researchers by either intentionally or carelessly
distributing or publishing inaccurate information.
state carefully and honestly the results of their own research, and
acknowledge all use of other researchers' work.
recognize the collegial nature of genealogical research by making their work
available to others through publication, or by placing copies in appropriate
libraries or repositories, and by welcoming critical comment.
consider with open minds new evidence or the comments of others on their
work and the conclusions they have reached.
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©1997 by National Genealogical Society. Permission is granted to copy or
publish this material provided it is reproduced in its entirety, including
this notice.
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Standards for sharing info by NGS
by Sharon Symons
Re: Genealogy
Genealogical Standards and Guidelines
Standards For Sharing Information With Others
Recommended by the National Genealogical Society
conscious of the fact that sharing information or data with others, whether
through speech, documents or electronic media, is essential to family
history research and that it needs continuing support and encouragement,
responsible family historians consistently-
respect the restrictions on sharing information that arise from the rights
of another as an author, originator or compiler; as a living private person;
or as a party to a mutual agreement.
observe meticulously the legal rights of copyright owners, copying or
distributing any part of their works only with their permission, or to the
limited extent specifically allowed under the law's "fair use" exceptions.
identify the sources for all ideas, information and data from others, and
the form in which they were received, recognizing that the unattributed use
of another's intellectual work is plagiarism.
respect the authorship rights of senders of letters, electronic mail and
data files, forwarding or disseminating them further only with the sender's
permission.
inform people who provide information about their families as to the ways it
may be used, observing any conditions they impose and respecting any
reservations they may express regarding the use of particular items.
require some evidence of consent before assuming that living people are
agreeable to further sharing of information about themselves.
convey personal identifying information about living people--like age, home
address, occupation or activities--only in ways that those concerned have
expressly agreed to.
recognize that legal rights of privacy may limit the extent to which
information from publicly available sources may be further used,
disseminated or published.
communicate no information to others that is known to be false, or without
making reasonable efforts to determine its truth, particularly information
that may be derogatory.
are sensitive to the hurt that revelations of criminal, immoral, bizarre or
irresponsible behavior may bring to family members.
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©2000 by National Genealogical Society. Permission is granted to copy or
publish this material provided it is reproduced in its entirety, including
this notice.
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