Articles about how to plan family history research, including setting goals, writing research questions and hypotheses, and creating a research planning system.
Planning family history research helps you prioritise your efforts, avoid duplication, and identify the tasks still ahead, so you’re set up for research success. With good planning, you are more likely to find the information you need and identify the correct people to include in your family history. Good family history is not something you … Read more
It’s very easy to get caught up in the thrill of family history research and keep pushing forward, but every now and then you need to pause and review. Scoping is the second step in the process of family history research, occurring after you have established your research goals and objectives. But it is also … Read more
Are you juggling multiple research plans and struggling to see the big picture of your family history research? If you’ve been using separate plans for each family group or project, you might be missing opportunities to work more strategically. A master genealogy research plan consolidates all your research into a single, comprehensive Excel workbook. This … Read more
Are you stuck on a brick wall ancestor and wondering if you should hire a professional genealogist? Need help untangling conflicting evidence? Or perhaps you want someone to review your family history research for accuracy? Finding the right professional genealogist in Australia can feel overwhelming. Unlike other professions, genealogy isn’t regulated here. Anyone can call … Read more
You’ve decided to start researching your family history. Great decision! It’s the beginning of a fascinating journey that will connect you with your ancestors and help you understand the forces that shaped your family’s story. But before diving into research techniques, you need to understand what family history really is, what approaches work best, and … Read more
