Research Planning for the Win!

Next Steps for Breaking Down a Brick Wall

Presented by Diana Elder

Discover how effective planning can transform your family history research. This presentation will guide you through these essential steps.

• Define a Clear Objective: Learn to set focused, achievable research goals.
• Establish the Timeline: Create a framework to better understand your ancestors' lives.
• Research Localitie: Explore the historical and geographical context of your ancestors' community.
• Summarize Known Facts: Organize and analyze your existing information effectively.
• Formulate Hypotheses: Develop educated guesses to guide your research.
• Select Appropriate Records: Identify the most relevant sources to answer your research questions.

Diana Elder AG®, AGL™, is a professional genealogist accredited in the Gulf South region of the United States. Diana authored Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist’s Guide and co-authored the companion volume, Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist’s Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence. Diana and her daughter, Nicole Dyer, host the Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast and share research tips on their website, FamilyLocket.com.