Family History Research includes the stories and records of our ancestors'
lives. As we research our family's histories and cultures, we feel joy,
connection, and unity. These RootsTech Research Lessons will help you
develop and refine your beginning, intermediate, or advanced researcher
skills. To help maintain accuracy, careful and thorough effort should
be taken when researching and documenting.
Family history research is ideally centered around the Genealogical Proof
Standard (GPS), which consists of:
Reasonably exhaustive research
Complete and accurate source citations
Thorough analysis and correlation of the collected information
Resolution of any conflicting evidence
Soundly written conclusion based on the strongest evidence
Select a skill level below to begin your research lessons.