RLP 83: DNA Research Planning

Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about how to create a research plan with DNA sources and methods. Robin Wirthlin joins us as we discuss the next step in the Research Like a Pro with DNA process. We talk about the summary of known facts for documentary sources, and also for DNA sources. We go over how to identify possible sources and methods, including DNA analysis tools, then prioritize them. Throughout the episode, Nicole gives examples from an example research objective and plan - who were the parents of Malissa Welch? Join us as we discuss how to research plan with DNA. Robin's new DNA process charts: DNA Process Tree 1 (Verify genetic connections to ancestors) - PDF available for purchase DNA Process Tree 2 (Solve unknown and misattributed parentage) - PDF available for purchase Links Genealogy Research Planning with DNA - by Nicole at Family Locket Research Like a Pro Part 4: What's the Plan - by Diana at Family Locket Perils of Source Snobbery - by Tom Jones, originally published in OnBoard 18 (May 2012), shared online at BCGcertification.org Strategies to Meet Standards with DNA Evidence – Compelling SLIG Course - by Nicole at Family Locket Connected DNA: The Power of Network Graphs - by Nicole at Family Locket Past RLP with DNA episodes: RLP 70 – DNA Tools and Methodology part 2: Chromosome browsers, segment triangulation, chromosome mapping, visual phasing RLP 69 – DNA Tools Part 1: Clustering, Pedigree Triangulation, WATO RLP 63: Locality Research in a DNA Research Project RLP 61- Analyzing Your Sources in a DNA Research Project RLP 57 – Three Steps to Focus Your DNA Research with an Objective RLP 54 – Three Ways to Chart your DNA Matches RLP 52 – Using Your DNA Results: 4 Simple Steps RLP 51 – Which DNA Test Should I Take? DNA Testing Strategy 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 You simply provide a nickname and an email address that will not be published.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