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Thomas W. Jones: Mastering Genealogical Proof (2013, National Genealogical Society)

178 pages

English language

Published Dec. 23, 2013 by National Genealogical Society.

ISBN:
978-1-935815-07-5
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4 stars (1 review)

2 editions

Best on elements 1, 3, & 4 of the GPS

4 stars

Like Mastering Genealogical Documentation, this is a useful but frustrating "textbook". As for helpful information, it's very useful explaining a reasonably exhaustive search, analysis & correlation, and resolving conflict. The information on citation isn't bad, but read his Mastering Genealogical Documentation book instead. The chapter on writing a solidly reasoned argument leaves a lot to be desired. Granted, that topic could & should be the subject of an entire book by itself. Jones writes in his usual pedantic, wordy style that made it a lot harder for me to slog my way through.

Subjects

  • Authorship
  • Handbooks, manuals
  • Genealogy

Places

  • United States