Referencing for Genealogists

Download or read book Referencing for Genealogists written by Ian G. Macdonald and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2018-05-28 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reliable genealogical conclusions depend on reliable data. Central to any good investigation is an appreciation of where the data came from, so that other investigators can re-examine it and re-establish the conclusions reached. Genealogy is little more than anecdote when the sources for facts are not cited and where clear references to sources are not given. Referencing for Genealogists will enable others to follow in your footsteps because it gives you the means to write clear, unambiguous references that provide solid support to the evidence you offer towards your conclusions. It is packed with examples that the reader can learn from and that also provide a treasure trove of sources invaluable to any genealogist.