Your genealogist may share the plan with you, but not necessarily. Conduct the Research. As they follow their research plans, genealogists go to libraries, courthouses, archives, cemeteries, and many other places to search for the information. As they search, they may photocopy pertinent records or acquire official copies. Analyze the Findings.
Genealogists regularly review their research and make conclusions about what they found.
They also compare their findings with other documents to confirm or disprove conclusions. Report the Findings. Periodically, genealogists prepare reports about their research activities during a given period. The report should include photocopies or abstracts or transcriptions of important information. It may also include suggestions for continued research.