Articles about documentation to support and share family history research such as research notes, source citations, family trees, charts, reports and narratives.
Macro buttons can be created in your family history Notion workspace to speed up data entry and promote consistency. When you click on a Macro button it completes a series of actions. Use macro buttons for repetitive processes, such as the creation of pages for research questions, tasks and notes (see my article, Develop family … Read more
After you have set up the foundational Notion databases for family history, you need to develop your project pages so that they assist you with your research. You can do this in many ways, but this article will provide you with the basics and some suggestions. If you followed the instructions in my article, Manage … Read more
How often have you tried to find some information or notes about your family history research and you just cannot remember where you put them? You gather huge amounts of information when researching family history. You need a system to manage that information so that it is available when you need it.
Avoid wasting time on research notes that are totally useless next time you read them. Learn how to craft effective family history research notes.
Taking effective family history research notes, and keeping them well organised, is crucial to getting the most out of your research. Your research notes are the foundation for planning, analysing and documenting the information you gather during the research process. Effective research notes will make your research easier and your family history more accurate. Benefits … Read more
