The Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast RLP 111: FamilySearch and the GPS
Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about the FamilySearch Family Tree and how to add your conclusions in a way that meets the Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS). We go through each of the 5 elements of the GPS and discuss the opportunities in the tree to provide source citations, reason statements, and written conclusions.
Links
How to Improve the FamilySearch Family Tree by Applying the Genealogical Proof Standard
BCG Ethics and Standards - Board for Certification of Genealogists discussion of standards and the GPS
Genealogy Standards by the Board for Certification of Genealogists (affiliate link to Amazon) - to read the full Genealogical Proof Standard, we recommend purchasing a copy of this standards manual.
Creating a New Source on FamilySearch Family Tree
Source Citations: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Study Group - more information and email list
Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com
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