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4 Steps for Rewinding Your Research Premium

We can all use a genealogy do-over every now and again. Follow these four steps to fact-check ("rewind") your research using family tree software and websites.

How to Create a Genealogy Research Plan: A 5-Step Example

Don't know how to begin your genealogy research, or hit a brick wall? Get on track and inspired with this sample family history research plan.

Reverse Genealogy: 5 Reasons to Trace Family Forward in Time Premium

Think tracing your tree back in time is the only way to go? Guess again. We got some unconventional researchers to share their reverse genealogy secrets.

5 Essential Elements of a Genealogy Source Citation Premium

Learn how to cite your sources well by understanding and using the five essential elements of a good genealogy source citation.

4 Quick Tips to Organize Your Genealogy Research Process

Set yourself up for genealogy research success by spending a month organizing your entire process.

4 Research Tips for Beginner Genealogists

Get started in genealogy with these four tips for beginners.

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12 Genealogy Research Process Secrets the Pros Know Premium

Professional genealogists share their 12 top tips for staying organized, catching every clue, and making the most of your research minutes.

6 Tips for Researching Someone Else’s Genealogy Premium

Helping a friend, spouse or in-law research their family tree is a great way of expanding your sleuthing skills. Track down someone else's genealogy with these tips.

Why You Need a Genealogy Research Log (and How to Create One)

Do genealogy research logs seem like a lot of work? Learn why research logs are an important part of your research, as well as how to get started keeping one.

Genealogy Ninja’s Training Checklist Premium

Read to whip your research into shape? Download this family history research checklist and you'll be a genealogy ninja in no time!