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Are you stuck in your genealogical research? Wondering how to make progress on your brick wall problems? Discover the process that a professional genealogist uses to solve difficult cases. Diana Elder shares her step-by-step method using real world examples, easily understood by any level of genealogist; written for the researcher ready to take their skills to the next level. Learn how to form an objective, review your research by creating a timeline analysis, construct a locality guide to direct your research, create a plan, style source citations, set up a research log to organize and track your searches, and write a report detailing your findings and ideas for future research. Work samples and templates are included.
About the Author
Diana Elder grew up hearing family stories and viewing old family photographs. She started researching her family in earnest when her dad gave her his years of family history research in a suitcase.Diana is a professional genealogist, educator, author, and speaker. She holds a credential for genealogy research through the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen) in the United States Gulf South Region. Diana currently serves as the presentation specialist for ICAPGen, educating genealogists in the accreditation process.A graduate of Brigham Young University in Elementary Education, Diana combines her passion for teaching and genealogy in numerous ways; speaking at conferences and writing articles for Family Locket, the website created by her daughter, Nicole Dyer.After receiving her credential as an Accredited Genealogist, Diana wanted to share the research process she had developed and introduced "Research Like a Pro" in a series of blog posts on Family Locket, Next came the "Research Like a Pro" study groups where researchers of varying skill levels worked through the process to solve their own genealogy brick walls.Recognizing the need to share the valuable "Research Like a Pro" methods with a larger audience, Diana authored her first book, "Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide."
