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Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Tracing Your Roots is Exciting


Join me!  Tracing your roots looks exciting, and once you start to think about it your really want to get going.  There is so much information you can become "information overloaded". Don't let it get too confusing - Let me help you reach your goals.


You need to have a plan to be able to achieve your goals, and so you can follow these steps to develop your game plan.

  • identify what you wish to research
  • break down each task into manageable pieces
  •  brainstorm potential information sources
  • make a list of the sources you plan to examine
  • make a tentative schedule for completing the task
  • focus on one task at a time 
  • write your plan out in the computer or on paper
  • print and file a copy of your plan in your notebook
  • refer to the plan often
  • revise it as needed
  • be flexible, but stay organized
  • be methodical
  • follow new leads by setting up new plans
  • devise a new plan each time you enter a new phase of research

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