Since some of us are discussing things fundamental to data, thought I'd think about things fundamental, too. Maybe you'll consider joining me.
1. What are the best tools most used or suggested to those just beginning the family history journey?
2. What are the most common or most discouraging errors made by those new to the practice?
3. What tools help good researchers become great researchers?
4. What tools help great researchers become great writers?
5. What tools help all of us archive and preserve our treasures?
6. What tools are most helpful in breaking down brick walls?
7. What tools help great writers publish?
Add or opine! --GJ
2 comments:
1. Start with what you know. "Work from the known to the unknown". In your list of resources, you should go first to living relatives for information.
2. I think a common error is trying to take on too much all at once.
3. Good researchers to great researchers, tools: attention to detail, cite your sources, keeping an open mind.
4. Great writing begins with taking the facts you've discovered, recording them in narrative style, and drawing some possible conclusions (hypotheses).
5. Tools for archiving and preserving: organizational skills.
6. Breaking down brick walls--tools--the ability to think outside the box and reviewing our sources to make sure we didn't overlook something.
7. Tools that help great writers publish: discipline, consistency, dedication.
Thank you for the great comments, Margaret. I'm glad to see "work from the known to the unknown" on your list!
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