Information Overload? Effective Project Planning, Research, Data Management & Analysis

Elizabeth Shown Mills, CG, CGL
Nov 22, 2024
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Welcome
2m 38s
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Introduction
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Genealogical Process
8m 53s
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Our 2 Essential Reports
6m 46s
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Problem Analysis
5m 40s
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Research
12m 01s
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Finalizing the Report
4m 17s
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Data Entry
4m 36s
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Individual Research Notes
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Announcements / prizes
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Questions / answers
13m 55s

About this webinar

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.

About the speaker

About the speaker

Across a long career, Elizabeth Shown Mills, CG, CGL, FASG, FUGA, FNGS, has been an innovator of research methods and strategies. Published widely by academic and popular presses, she edited a national-level scholarly journal for 16 years, taught
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  1. HS
    Helen Schenkelaars
    2 weeks ago

    Another fabulous webinar and yes, I’m convinced!
    Gutted that we won’t be getting another year of these amazing webinars from ESM though

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    Consuelo White
    2 weeks ago

    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.

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    Polly Schoonover
    2 weeks ago

    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.

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    Linda Kleback
    2 weeks ago

    Another amazing webinar! Thanks!

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    Gigi Maddox
    2 weeks ago

    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.

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    J. Paul Hawthorne
    2 weeks ago

    A lot of information! Precise! To the point! How to tackle this process? One bite at a time.

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    Hollis Gentry
    2 weeks ago

    ESM’s presentation style is always easy to follow and succinct. Her discussions regarding the why of her process are helpful, as she walks us through each step. The recorded webinars with the following Q & A’s, almost gives one the experience of having her as a private tutor. I enjoy the webinar format, and as a library professional highly recommend that library patrons that I work with, subscribe to Legacy Family Tree Webinars.

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    Barbara Ruffner
    2 weeks ago

    As always Elizabeth gives thorough and relevant information.

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