RLP 118: Revisiting Research Logs

Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about recording your searches in a research log. We talk about the benefits of using spreadsheet over a document for a log and discuss the tools we like to use - Excel, Google Docs, Airtable. We go over an example from Diana's Nancy (Briscoe) Frazier research log for how to fill out the columns. We also discuss what to do with your research log when you get ready to write your report - how to correlate all the information, put the puzzle pieces together, make an outline, compare and contrast information, and write your conclusion. Links RLP 8: Research Logs RLP 88: DNA Research Logs RLP 90: Goldie May – Research Assistant and Log Nancy (Briscoe) Frazier Research Log - Diana's example log saved as a PDF Nancy Briscoe Frazier Research Project - Diana's research project document, including her original research objective RLP 90: Goldie May – Research Assistant and Log Research Ties Research Like a Pro eCourse Study Group - more information and email list Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com Thank you Thanks for listening! We hope that you will share your thoughts about our podcast and help us out by doing the following: Share an honest review on iTunes or Stitcher. You can easily write a review with Stitcher, without creating an account. Just scroll to the bottom of the page and click "write a review." You simply provide a nickname and an email address that will not be published. We value your feedback and your ratings really help this podcast reach others. If you leave a review, we will read it on the podcast and answer any questions that you bring up in your review. Thank you! Leave a comment in the comment or question in the comment section below. Share the episode on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite podcast app. Sign up for our newsletter to receive notifications of new episodes. Check out this list of genealogy podcasts from Feedspot: Top 20 Genealogy Podcasts