RLP 239: RLP with DNA 2 - Assess Your DNA Matches

Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about the first steps to take in understanding and using your DNA results. This episode is part 2 in our Research Like a Pro with DNA series. We discuss setting up a system to track your matches and the information you learn about them. Join us as we cover starting an Airtable research log, DNA testing company notes, clustering matches, and assessing amounts of shared DNA with the Shared cM Project.

Links

Understanding and Using Your DNA Results – 4 Simple Steps  by Robin Wirthlin at Familiy Locket - https://familylocket.com/understanding-and-using-your-dna-results-4-simple-steps/

Airtable Base RLP with DNA 2023 template by Nicole - https://www.airtable.com/universe/expy4V9HzRUxtJLvh/rlp-with-dna-research-log-2022

Shared cM Project Tool - https://dnapainter.com/tools/sharedcmv4

The Shared cM Project Tool on DNA Painter by Robin Wirthlin at Familiy Locket - https://familylocket.com/the-shared-cm-project-tool-on-dna-painter/

RLP 193 : Five Takeaways From the DNA Proof Arguments SLIG Course - includes a discussion about the histograms in the Shared cM Project - https://familylocket.com/rlp-193-five-takeaways-from-the-dna-proof-arguments-slig-course/

Research Like a Pro Resources

Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide book by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com - https://amzn.to/2x0ku3d

Research Like a Pro Webinar Series 2023 - monthly case study webinars including documentary evidence and many with DNA evidence - https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-webinar-series-2023/ 

Research Like a Pro eCourse - independent study course -  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-e-course/

RLP Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-study-group/

Research Like a Pro with DNA Resources

Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist's Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence book by Diana Elder, Nicole Dyer, and Robin Wirthlin - https://amzn.to/3gn0hKx

Research Like a Pro with DNA eCourse - independent study course -  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-ecourse/

RLP with DNA Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-study-group/

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