I apologize as this will go to the Maggie_Ohio list again. Maggie
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Subject: Standards for Sound Genealogical Research
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From: Claudette Rogers <southerngal(a)netzero.net>
This sounds like something worth sharing. It came over one of my
genealogy lists. ==Claudette
Standards for Sound Genealogical Research
Recommended by the National Genealogical Society
Remembering always that they are engaged in the quest for truth,
family history researchers consistently -
1. Record the source for each item of information they collect
2. Test every hypothesis or theory against credible evidence and
reject those that are not supported by the evidence
3. Seek original records, or reproduced images of them when
there is reasonable assurance that they have not been altered, as
the basis for their research conclusions
4. State something as a fact only when it is supported by
convincing evidence and identify the evidence when
communicating a fact to others
5. 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
6. Avoid misleading other researchers by either intentionally or
carelessly distributing or publishing inaccurate information
7. State carefully and honestly the results of their own research
and acknowledge all use of other researchers' work
8. 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
9. Consider with open minds new evidence or the comments of
others on their work and the conclusions they have reached
Copyright 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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