What is a "Reasonably Exhaustive Search?"
March 19, 2022
Joanne Polanshek

In anything we do a failure to use standards can result in frustration or failure. For genealogists our rule is the Genealogical Proof Standard or GPS, which defines five elements to measure whether our research efforts reach sound conclusions. Its first element calls on us to conduct a "reasonably exhaustive search." In this talk Joanne Polanshek, a professional genealogist, will teach us what a reasonably exhaustive search is and how we can know when we've achieved it. Using examples, she will explain how researchers can determine "what" and, just as importantly, "what not" to search.

Classes at the Vermont Genealogy Library will be Zoom webinars from 10:30 to noon. Cost is $10.00. Please visit our website, www.vtgenlib.org for additional details and for registration.

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