Data management is not just an organizing system. Data management is a critical analytical tool. Research standards tell us that conclusions must be supported by “proof.” Standards insist that “proof” is more than “a document”—rather, it’s a conclusion based on a body of evidence created by reasonably exhaustive research. Meeting this standard creates a paradox: The more data we gather, the more confused we get!—unless we maintain that body of evidence in a way that enables us to digest it, analyze it, and correlate it with everything else we’ve found. This session presents a framework for projects of all types and sizes, building on sound research practices that carry us smoothly from problem analysis to problem resolution.
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This is great information and I cannot wait to put this into practice. I had already planned to revisit some of my lines that I worked on years ago and this will give me a great work standard to practice.
I’m so grateful that Ms Shown Mills is willing to do these seminars. It’s education, not just a webinar. She teaches you how to think, not just hunt & gather. I learned several new things today. Thank you. By far the best education in genealogy out there.
Another fabulous webinar and yes, I’m convinced!
Gutted that we won’t be getting another year of these amazing webinars from ESM though
Excellent timing! I’m currently writing a 2nd edition on my Polish great-grandparents because of newfound information that proved my hypothesis for the first edition. This time I’m analyzing every person in every record, including all those in the descendant’s report from a German relative. He’s been to the Polish archives, and I went there to get the lay of the land. Every time I write, I review everything for accuracy. Elizabeth is the best teacher.
I can’t wait to try this process so I have a way of keeping my research organized. I can’t tell you how many records I have printed out or researched again because I forgot I had done it previously. I’m headed to Elizabeth’s website to look at a few more examples of her Research Reports. This was a great webinar that I will watch again.
Another amazing webinar! Thanks!
Very informative and detailed. Sets up a system where no information is lost and at the same time can be found easily. The handout is a great resource also.
A lot of information! Precise! To the point! How to tackle this process? One bite at a time.