As you help others with their family history research, it is best to conduct a reference interview with the person you are helping. A reference interview consists of helping others to gather known information and to choose a research goal. In this lesson you will learn how to conduct the reference interview when helping others get started with their family history.

At the end of this presentation you will know what information is needed to get your ancestor across the pond what U.S. record types could supply that information what kinds of records and resources you might expect to search once you’ve crossed the pond and where to find help when you need it.

This is part of a series on Helping Others Get Started with Family History. This course is designed for consultants, helpers and anyone who wants to learn more about doing family history research. The research process is the key to successful and accurate family history work. In this lesson, we will introduce the first step in the research process – Gather.

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