Reviewer Compares ‘Evidence Explained’ Third and Forth Editions

Stuart Blandon Traiman, M.D., manages the genealogy blog, Six Generations. In March 2024, he posted a detailed review of the Fourth Edition of Elizabeth Shown Mills’ EVIDENCE EXPLAINED: CITING HISTORY SOURCES FROM ARTIFACTS TO CYBERSPACE. It’s here that Dr. Traiman commented:

“Inside the book, there is an entirely new Chapter 3. This chapter simplifies the citation writing process by introducing 14 new templates employing seven essential elements. . . . The 14 templates are referenced throughout the book, offering a standardized framework for citation writing. For instance, section 8.13 on Church “Record Books: Cited by Exact Title” suggests using Template 9: Government, Church, or Corporate Office. The 14 standardized templates are in lieu of the QuickCheck Models [of the Third Edition], and they make a significant and welcome change in streamlining citation writing.”

What’s perhaps most beneficial about Dr. Traiman’s article is the chapter by chapter and section by section comparison he provides of the Third and Fourth Editions. Whether you are still on the fence about purchasing the latest edition or want to transfer post it notes from one edition to another, you’ll find Dr. Traiman’s coverage extremely useful.

You can read all about it at:  Evidence Explained: Third Edition vs. Fourth Edition