Step 1: \u00a0Research Goals [The Plan]<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"Notebook\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.italiansurname.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Notebook.jpg?resize=135%2C184\")
<\/a>The first thing you need to do is find a time and a place where you can sit and concentrate. \u00a0I try and pick a time when I know I’ll be alone like after everyone goes to bed or early in the morning before everyone gets up so I am pretty much guaranteed not to be disturbed. \u00a0Gather your supplies next. You don’t really need much. – a\u00a0notebook, pen or pencil and an eraser of some type. \u00a0I chose this really cute compact notepad I picked up at Michaels<\/a>\u00a0for less than a couple of bucks\u00a0with my initial on it that I can carry with me in my purse. \u00a0I also love that the color\u00a0makes it a bit more difficult for me to lose. Now choose a work space like a desk or table with some decent lighting and nothing on it. \u00a0If you are going to sit at your desk like I do I would advise you power down your computer and mute your phone\u00a0or you might find yourself answering emails\u00a0or catching up on social media like I do\u00a0which for me can last several\u00a0hours if I don’t manage my time carefully.<\/p>\nHere is where you decide exactly what it is you are hoping to accomplish through your research. \u00a0Are you looking for information on a specific ancestor like a grandparent or particular branch of your family? \u00a0What information do you already have and what is easily accessible to you now? Do you plan to research from home primarily or are you able to travel to a Family History Center<\/a> ? Do you need certified copies of documents or are photocopies acceptable? How much time do you have or are able to commit? Would you be willing to hire someone or\u00a0will you be attempting it\u00a0on your own? \u00a0 These are all things you can put into your plan.<\/p>\nNext: Step 2: \u00a0Start with what you Know<\/a><\/h4>\n
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<\/a>The first thing you need to do is find a time and a place where you can sit and concentrate. \u00a0I try and pick a time when I know I’ll be alone like after everyone goes to bed or early in the morning before everyone gets up so I am pretty much guaranteed not to be disturbed. \u00a0Gather your supplies next. You don’t really need much. – a\u00a0notebook, pen or pencil and an eraser of some type. \u00a0I chose this really cute compact notepad I picked up at Michaels<\/a>\u00a0for less than a couple of bucks\u00a0with my initial on it that I can carry with me in my purse. \u00a0I also love that the color\u00a0makes it a bit more difficult for me to lose. Now choose a work space like a desk or table with some decent lighting and nothing on it. \u00a0If you are going to sit at your desk like I do I would advise you power down your computer and mute your phone\u00a0or you might find yourself answering emails\u00a0or catching up on social media like I do\u00a0which for me can last several\u00a0hours if I don’t manage my time carefully.<\/p>\nHere is where you decide exactly what it is you are hoping to accomplish through your research. \u00a0Are you looking for information on a specific ancestor like a grandparent or particular branch of your family? \u00a0What information do you already have and what is easily accessible to you now? Do you plan to research from home primarily or are you able to travel to a Family History Center<\/a> ? Do you need certified copies of documents or are photocopies acceptable? How much time do you have or are able to commit? Would you be willing to hire someone or\u00a0will you be attempting it\u00a0on your own? \u00a0 These are all things you can put into your plan.<\/p>\nNext: Step 2: \u00a0Start with what you Know<\/a><\/h4>\n
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