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Standards For Sound Genealogical Research Recommended by the National Genealogical Society Remembering always that they are engaged in a quest for truth, family history researchers consistently — • Record the source for each item of information they collect. • Test every hypothesis or theory against credible evidence, and reject those that are not supported by evidence. • Seek original records, or reproduced images of them where there is reasonable assurance they have not been altered, as the basis for their research conclusions. • Use compilations, communications, and published works, whether paper or electronic, primarily for their value as guides to locating the original records. • State something as a fact only when it is supported by convincing evidence, and identify the evidence when communicating the fact to others. • Limit with words like “probable” or “possible” any statement that is based on less than convincing evidence, and state the reasons for concluding that it is probable or possible. • Avoid misleading other researchers by either intentionally or carelessly distributing or publishing inaccurate information. • State carefully and honestly the results of their own research, and acknowledge all use of other researchers’ work. • Recognize the collegial nature of genealogical research by making their work available to others through publication, or by placing copies in appropriate libraries or repositories, and by welcoming critical comment. • Consider with open minds new evidence or the comments of others on their work and the conclusions they have reached. © 1997 by the National Genealogical Society. Permission is granted to copy this material provided it is reproduced in its entirety, including this notice. |
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