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Summary: A must have for Professional Genealogists and Hobbiests Alik
Comment: You don't have to be a professional to benefit immensely from Professional Genealogy. I purchased
this book when I first began offering my services as a professional researcher, and wished I had
acquired it sooner.

The book is filled with useful information for professional and hobbyist
alike, such as tips on building a library of "essential texts" (including an extensive list of
resources for ethnic research), samples of research reports and guidelines for proper reporting,
steps for determining the validity of a document, as well as the validity of published
research...the list goes on.

Each chapter has been created by a different expert in the field of
genealogy, it is well cited, and gives a list of further recommended reading.

I used this text
everyday as I was developing my company, and it walked me through the complicated process of writing
business plans, creating and executing contracts, organizing, filing, and marketing. This is the
perfect gift for the aspiring professional, or anyone who is serious about genealogical research.

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Summary: Of immense practical value in the field
Comment: Ably edited by Elizabeth Mills, Professional Genealogy: A Manual For Researchers, Writers, Editors,
Lecturers, And Librarians is a core title for any private or professional genealogical reference
book collection. Family historians wanting to do independent study, genealogy students needed to
familiarize themselves with research standards and resources, professionals in search of benchmarks
against which to measure their skills and expertise, will find Professional Genealogy to be an
expansive (680 pages) encyclopedia text and indexed reference of immense practical value in the
field of genealogical research and recording.

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Summary: Professional Genealogy
Comment: This comprehensive manual for professional genealogists is a "must have" for any serious
genealogical researcher. Each chapter, which contains sections written by 23 professional
genealogists, covers a different aspect of using professional skills to produce quality work. The
topics covered include every aspect of professional genealogy, from legalities and ethics, to
education, research, compiling research reports, and publishing. Although the manual is
intended for professional genealogists, I would strongly recommend it to every hobbyist. There are
chapters which are obviously more useful to the professional, such as, "Career Management", but most
of the topics simply pertain to producing quality work, and would benefit the serious hobbyist. With
654 pages, it covers the same amount of material as several "lighter" books. It would be hard to
imagine a question that is not covered by this manual, which is destined to become the standard in
this field.

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