Free Printable Genealogy Research Plan
Plan a research session: one clear question, what you already know, and the sources to search, in order.
Professional genealogists start with a written plan: a specific question, a summary of what's known, a working hypothesis, and a list of sources to search in a sensible order. It keeps research focused and saves hours.
Pair it with a research log to record what you actually searched. See The Genealogical Proof Standard.
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Research Plan
Research objective (one specific question)
What I already know, and the sources for it
Working hypothesis
Background: the place and time (boundaries, records available, record losses)
Sources to search, in order
| # | Record or source | Where (repository or website) | Why it might answer the question | Done |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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