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​HOW TO GUIDE TO SOURCE CITATION

Source Citation of Online Information and the Characteristics of Evidence

This article provides a "how-to" guide for properly documenting facts in your genealogical research in order to best footnote your sources and draw the strongest, most reliable conclusions, including the differences between original & derivative sources, between primary & secondary information,  and  between direct & indirect evidence.

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  • Home
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    • Beginners Start Here
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      • HAPPY HOLIDAYS ! Dozens of Members-Only Rock Co., Indexes
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    • Free Public Content >
      • Atlases & Maps
      • Directories
      • HISTORIC PHOTOS
      • Indexes
      • Newsletter Archive
      • Search 50+ Full Text Books
      • Research Links
      • Free Genealogy Software
      • Tutorials
      • Webinars
    • Society Info >
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