Foreword -- Introduction -- How to use this book -- Research objectives -- Analyze your sources -- Locality research -- Research planning -- Source citations -- Research logs -- Report writing -- What's next for a researcher? -- Appendix A: Templates -- Appendix B; Work samples -- Appendix C: Source list -- Appendix D: Supplemental material

Discover the process that a professional genealogist uses to solve difficult cases. Diana Elder shares her step-by-step method using real world examples, easily understood by any level of genealogist; written for the researcher ready to take their skills to the next level. Learn how to form an objective, review your research by creating a timeline analysis, construct a locality guide to direct your research, create a plan, style source citations, set up a research log to organize and track your searches, and write a report detailing your findings and ideas for future research. Work samples and templates are included