Research Checklist (National Institute)

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Research Checklist

How can you possibly remember what research you have done for each of your ancestors?


 * Have you talked to all the possible people who can help you?
 * Have you visited all the possible repositories of information?
 * Have you researched through all the possible records?

When you are working with multiple surnames and family lines, you “collect” more ancestors and it becomes more difficult to keep track of which sources you researched for each—if you rely on memory alone!

A Research Checklist is a tool you can return to, time and again, to ensure you have covered all bases and possible sources. While this form is designed for usage with each individual ancestor, you can also employ it as a master list for planning your research steps and stages.

Using it for individual ancestors, you can circle the boxes or sources you plan to investigate. Then you can add your check marks as your research progresses. Each time you check off more sources, depending on the outcome of your work at any stage, you can reorganize your next research plan and activity.

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