1	Guide to Research The Research Cycle Mesa Regional Family History Center
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3	They Need a Plan! The Research Cycle Five Basic Steps:
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5	Why a Pedigree Chart? It’s your Roadmap! Understand at a glance where you are! Helps keep your records organized!
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7	To Gather Information Search your home & be creative! Birth, Death, Marriage Records Family Bibles Funeral Programs Scrap Books Obituaries Old Letters Photographs Military Immigration Deeds Wills
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9	How to Find the Question?
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11	Document, Document, Document!
12	Koi Identify a Record Category: Original Record Compiled Record Historical Background Select a Record to Search
13	Original Records Created at the Time of the Event
14	Compiled Sources Previous Research Done by Others
15	Historical Background Geographical – Maps Gazetteers Historical – County Histories Immigration movement Cultural – Books Magazines
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18	Koi Evaluate the Information Find what you were looking for? Is the Information complete? Is the Information consistent with other sources? Record The Information
19	The Research Cycle Use Over and Over The Plan for Success! The End