RULES FOR GOOD DOCUMENTATION
In God we trust, all others need sources
Lesson #7
• Source: Where you list the record, document, or person from which you obtained your information. You can list the source for each event in a person's life.
• Notes: Where you can provide stories, descriptions, and research notes about an individual.
1. Document as you go
2. Enter sources and notes in a consistent manner ( see online PAF lessons in Help they have templates for recording sources)
3. Use confidential information with discretion and sensitivity ~ if at all.
4. List all sources found. The more sources the more accurate both your record and your conclusions will be.
5. Identify and record conflicting or missing information
6. Avoid using abbreviations. Spell out entire names of people, places, repositories etc.
7. Indicate additional research where needed in you source comments field or in your notes with a NFR ( Needs Further Research) tag.
8. Strive to obtain primary sources for each advent Birth Marriage Death etc.
9. Indicate the location of lengthy documents, rather than restating them or better yet import them into your notes or sources.
10. Welcome input and constructive review of your documentation
11. Identify all researchers’ contributions including your own. Use your name not “I” or “me”
12. Recognize that good documentation requires a process of continuous refinement.
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