The BCG Genealogical Standards Manual

I purchased this under the auspices of USED and found that this was in fact new the spine had not even been cracked. So I was pleasantly surprised.

The Standards Manual has been superceded by two editions of Genealogy Standards. However, it is still a recommended resource by the Board for Certification of Genealogists. In particular, the appendices with examples of lineage and genealogy styles, formats, and typography is very useful!

The BCG Genealogical Standards Manual clearly describes a very good standard for genealogical research. The five parts of the standard itself are each clearly described. I have doing genealogical research for the past 64 years. I have found that most so called genealogists are simply collectors of other peoples work and that most of them do not even describe the source of their collections. Early in my research I decided that unless the source is given for most facts, the work is nothing more than gossip; not malicious, but merely hearsay. I recommend this book to all genealogists and beg them to follow its standards. Richard L. Halliday

I started gathering my families data with no prior knowledge on how I should document what I found (sadly I wrote notes for the data, entered it into my software program - then threw out my notes !!). I am now trying to retrace my steps to provide source citations.

It arrived quickly and in great shape. Looking forward to reading/using this book and becoming an Accredited Genealogist; but since my work contract was extended, I have not had the opportunity to utilize the book/information.

This book provides the help in understanding the standards of genealogy. Recommend this book to the novice and advanced.

bought for my collection

I do genealogical work for myself. I want to want become certified by Board for Certification of Genealogists and this is required reading to pass their exam. It is excellent. If you have no plans to become certified, you will learn how to get past many of those dead roads our ancestors left us.

Excellent resource to have!

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