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General reference works are the go-to tools researchers rely on time and again. Whether it’s guidance on methodology, help deciphering old documents, or ensuring accurate citations, having trusted resources on hand makes research clearer, faster, and more reliable.

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Stripped bare guide to genealogy

Your Stripped Bare Guide to Citing Sources and Evaluating Evidence

by Elizabeth Shown Mills

Struggling with source citations or unsure what counts as solid evidence in historical research? Your Stripped Bare Guide to Citing Sources and Evaluating Evidence cuts through the confusion with 13 clear guidelines for evaluating evidence, 13 for documenting sources, and 14 easy templates for citing any type of history source—online or off.

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Evidence Explained 4th Edition

Evidence Explained

Citing History Sources from Artifacts to Cyberspace. Now Available as an eBook. If you bought the print book from us, look for a special offer in your email!

  • Mirrors the print book, page for page
  • Eases the burden of travel
  • Complements the print book
  • Only option outside the US
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My GPC Library 

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Unlock expert guidance and rare records with our eBook subscription—your all-access pass to trusted genealogy resources. Explore exclusive how-to guides, colonial family histories, immigration records, royal lineages, and sources for African American and Native American research. Search across the entire library, bookmark pages, make notes, and grab citations—everything stays in sync, whether you’re online or on the go.

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