Solve brick walls with the Tree Health Assessment Tool
If you have a family history brick wall problem, it may be that you made a mistake at some point or that you missed some useful information.
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Mind mapping for research problems
Mind mapping visually displays information and the relationship between pieces of information. A mind map is a useful tool for family history research.
Solve a research problem by examining what you already know
When you have a research problem, it is tempting to gather more sources. What you should do, however, is slow down and prepare before you do any new research.
How to tackle a research problem
Family history research is like a giant puzzle. We gather pieces of information and try to piece them together to create a picture of the past.