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Genealogical research on the Web

Author: Diane K Kovacs
Publisher: New York : Neal-Schuman Publishers, ©2002.
Series: Neal-Schuman netguide series.
Edition/Format:   Book : EnglishView all editions and formats
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A guide to conducting genealogical research on the Internet that provides tips for finding the best websites, deciding whether or not to pay for the information, and avoiding common problems.
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Kovacs, Diane K. (Diane Kaye), 1962-
Genealogical research on the Web.
New York : Neal-Schuman Publishers, c2002
(OCoLC)606733659
Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Diane K Kovacs
ISBN: 1555704301 9781555704308
OCLC Number: 48753950
Description: xix, 194 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Contents: Foreword / Gene Stratton --
How to Get Started: The Basics of Genealogical Research on the Internet --
What Is Genealogical and Family History Research? --
Why Do People Do Genealogical Research? --
How Does the Internet Support Genealogical Research? --
Are There Things the Internet Cannot Do for the Genealogical Researcher? --
What Hardware and Software Do I Need to Get Started? --
How Do I Begin a Genealogical Research Project on the Internet? --
Understanding Documentation and Verification of Sources --
How Do I Evaluate Genealogical Data on the Internet and Verify Sources? --
How Should Librarians and Researchers Conduct a Genealogy Reference Interview? --
Using Old-Fashioned Research Methods with Web-Based Information Technology / James Swan --
The Challenges of Interviewing Genealogical Researchers / Deborah Keener --
Beginning a Family History Project --
Establishing What You Know and What You Need to Know About Your Family --
Evaluating Genealogical Data Published on the Internet and Verifying Sources --
How to Find and Use Basic Genealogical Reference and Documentation Tools on the Web --
The Ten Best Genealogical Reference and Documentation Tools on the Web --
Social Security Death Records (various Web sites) --
Vital Records Information for All States and Territories of the United States and International --
FamilySearch --
American Family Immigration History Center --
RootsWeb Genealogical Data Cooperative --
USGenWeb Project --
Ancestry.com --
GENDEX - WWW Genealogical Index --
Cyndi's Genealogy Homepage.
Series Title: Neal-Schuman netguide series.
Responsibility: Diane K. Kovacs.

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A guide to conducting genealogical research on the Internet that provides tips for finding the best websites, deciding whether or not to pay for the information, and avoiding common problems.

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