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Genealogical Proof Standard Paperback – October 1, 2014
- Print length72 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherCR Publications
- Publication dateOctober 1, 2014
- ISBN-100929626214
- ISBN-13978-0929626215
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- Publisher : CR Publications; 4th edition (October 1, 2014)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 72 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0929626214
- ISBN-13 : 978-0929626215
- Item Weight : 2.88 ounces
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,340,582 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Customers find the book provides good information and clear guidance for researching their family. They describe it as a useful introduction and quick reference. The book is described as an easy, concise read that provides all the necessary information.
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Customers find the book provides good information and clear guidance for genealogical research. They find it a useful introduction and quick reference. The refined explanations and examples are helpful for them.
"This is an easily readable, succinct overview of the GPS. It's a great introduction and a handy, quick reference...." Read more
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"While short, Genealogical Proof Standard covers a lot of ground and gives the reader a good foundation in applying the genealogical proof standard..." Read more
"This is a must read for anyone who wants to research their ancestors. This is a quick read, and a great resource to keep handy...." Read more
Customers find the book easy to read and providing useful information for genealogy sourcing. They appreciate its clear and concise writing style.
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- Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2016This is an easily readable, succinct overview of the GPS. It's a great introduction and a handy, quick reference. It was written by a highly-regarded expert in genealogy. (Rose also wrote _Courthouse Research for Family Historians_ and co-authored _The Complete Idiot's Guide to Genealogy._) I've found this compact, little volume to be really useful -- I keep my copy within reach on my (genealogy) desk.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2021Got it for my husband for Christmas. He is a serious genealogist and he was thrilled. Said that it has excellent information.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2012While short, Genealogical Proof Standard covers a lot of ground and gives the reader a good foundation in applying the genealogical proof standard (GPS) to their research. Readers learn what the GPS is, why it exists and exactly how to apply it to their work. There are a couple case studies in the book as well so the reader can follow along with the author.
The book also includes a brief list of sources for further reading. If you're interested in learning more about the GPS in depth, I highly suggest you look at those as well.
The only reason I rated it a 4 rather than a 5 is that there are other books that explore this is more depth. However, if you're looking for an introduction to the GPS, this is a good book to start with before moving on to the others.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2014This is a must read for anyone who wants to research their ancestors. This is a quick read, and a great resource to keep handy. If you're going to research your ancestors, you may as well do it right then write it so others in your family tree won't have to start from the beginning.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2019This book has been very helpful in giving clear guideance in researching my family in a proper and easy manner. Easy to read and follow.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2017It is a short explanation of the genealogical proof standard. More people should read this and take it to heart before they just accept information as the truth. Explains the "whys" of being so specific and documenting your sources. Excellent place to start.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2013This book is great for explaining what the proof standard is, how to build a solid case with primary and secondary information from the different records you are able to locate. It also explains how to pull all your data together to write up your proof argument.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2017Good info, but I pretty much learned this while researching the family. It is nice to see I pretty much got it right.
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- D G FletcherReviewed in the United Kingdom on June 19, 2013
4.0 out of 5 stars Good book for understanding 'sources' in genealogy.
This book helps to understand the reasoning and differences between 'original' and 'derivative' sources, 'primary' and 'secondary' information and 'direct' and 'indirect evidence' for the GPS. It also explains GPS.