The BCG Genealogical Standards Manual

by Board for Certification Of Genealogists (Compiler)

Family historians depend upon thousands of people unknown to them. They exchange research with others; copy information from books and databases; and write libraries, societies, and government offices. At times they even hire professionals to do legwork in distant areas and trust strangers to solve important problems. But how can a researcher be assured that he or she is producing or receiving reliable results? This official manual from the Board of Certification for Genealogists provides a standard by which all genealogists can pattern their work.

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction

190 pages, Paperback

First published May 7, 2013

Reviews

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great resource for examples of case studies and research reports.

[Aubrey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very basic and dry, but necessary for students.

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked what I read in this book. It made me feel more comfortable that I'm taking the right approach with the thoroughness of my research. The bit about research plans was extremely helpful. I saw them in a whole new light, so it gave me hope about what I've written thus far in my research plan for one of my ancestors. It feels good to read something that makes you feel like you're not crazy.

[Carrie · Rating 5 out of 5]

The number of pages appears incorrect. The last numbered page is 79. It doesn't appear possible to have 190 pages. I scanned the book I own and it brought up this title. The image however is for a different book. And that title has the image for this book.

[Missy LeBlanc Ivey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book. It reminds you to be honest in your research and work in genealogy, even if this is only for your own family. There are standards that all genealogists SHOULD abide by. This should be the first book you read if you are just getting started.

[Robyn Choate · Rating 4 out of 5]

An Essential for genealogy reports. Easy to read, concise and to the point.

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Using for reference.

[Ivy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must have bookshelf item if you are to be a genealogy either for the family or professionally.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Serious about your family research? If you need assistance in building a rock solid case on your genealogical research, this guide will do the trick. A dozen plus example forms are provided which shows you how to write a compelling case study.

[Tanya · Rating 3 out of 5]

Much of the material in this manual is common-sense ethics. The part that was valuable for me focused on hard-core research.

[Darren · Rating 5 out of 5]

The guide for standards in writing out and doing genealogical research.

[Cat von Hassel-Davies · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great genealogical resource.

[Francine Crowley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I refer to this often to assure I am adhering to Standards!

[Brad Garton · Rating 5 out of 5]

It serves more as a reference guide after an initial reading but it has a lot of really useful information.

[Richard · Rating 5 out of 5]

The must-have book for professional genealogists.