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Evidence Explained: Citing History Sources from Artifacts to Cyberspace
Elizabeth Shown Mills
4.52 AVERAGE
8 reviews for:
Evidence Explained: Citing History Sources from Artifacts to Cyberspace
Elizabeth Shown Mills
4.52 AVERAGE
This is more of a reference than a how-to book, but once you become acquainted with the book you begin to learn the underlying principals of citations in general. The first two chapters are a must read -- and probably should be read twice. The front matter of each source category should also always be consulted before citing a specific source type in the broader source category. Finally, the wealth of examples throughout the book are super valuable.
This is a vital resource for accurate genealogical citation.
Easily one of the top reference materials that every genealogist (hobbyist or professional) should have at their fingertips.
This is a hefty tome - all 892 pages. Besides being an essential book for any genealogist's shelf, it makes a good doorstop (like Mark Bittman's cookbooks). I belong to a group called "Genealogy Do-Over", where we are re-researching our ancestors and making sure that we are doing it right, including proper citations. One of our assignments this month was to read the first two chapters of this book, since the first two chapters give you the overview of the premise of proper citations. All chapters after that are references to items to be cited and how to create the citation to it.
The wonderful thing about Ms. Mills is that she constantly cautions the reader and genealogists that we needn't stress over whether every single item is proper. Learn the basics and then create a citation following certain rules. Then make sure that every citation to your item (birth certificate, death certificate, military records, emails, are the same from that point on. You want to make sure that anyone who relies on your work and those that come after you can find the same item in the future.
This is an essential book. Every genealogist should own the most recent copy (currently 3rd edition).
The wonderful thing about Ms. Mills is that she constantly cautions the reader and genealogists that we needn't stress over whether every single item is proper. Learn the basics and then create a citation following certain rules. Then make sure that every citation to your item (birth certificate, death certificate, military records, emails, are the same from that point on. You want to make sure that anyone who relies on your work and those that come after you can find the same item in the future.
This is an essential book. Every genealogist should own the most recent copy (currently 3rd edition).
I own a 1997 edition, parts of which are totally outdated, so no stars - it wouldn't be fair. I"m sure the updated edition is 5 stars.
I am so glad to have this reference book on my shelf now! I will use it for every lineage report, proof summary, and client report I ever write from here on out.
How do I cite an entry from an online indexed database extracted from a microfilm copy of an original parish register held at a County Records office? This book will tell me. Genealogical reference citations are so complex, you need a specialized guide to tell you how to correctly document sources.
My one caveat - I wish it were easier to locate the type of citation I need. It's just so complex!
How do I cite an entry from an online indexed database extracted from a microfilm copy of an original parish register held at a County Records office? This book will tell me. Genealogical reference citations are so complex, you need a specialized guide to tell you how to correctly document sources.
My one caveat - I wish it were easier to locate the type of citation I need. It's just so complex!
I own a 1997 edition, parts of which are totally outdated, so no stars - it wouldn't be fair. I"m sure the updated edition is 5 stars.