Module 1: Documentation Tutorials
Here are some quick tutorials on how to use the most important documents you'll be using in your research.
Ancestor Chart
The ancestor chart, also known as a pedigree chart, is the main document for tracing a person's ancestors. [View a transcript Links to an external site.] [Download slides Links to an external site.] (2:09)
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Family Group Sheet
The family group sheet is the main document for keeping the details of a nuclear family. [View a transcript Links to an external site.] [Download slides Links to an external site.] (2:02)
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Staying Organized
The research log is the primary document for keeping track of all your sources. [View a transcript Links to an external site.] [Download slides Links to an external site.] (3:37)
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Which Cousin is That?
Ever wonder what it means when two people are "second cousins, once removed?" This will help explain. [View a transcript Links to an external site.] [Download slides Links to an external site.] (4:03)
Cousin Chart
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