I found a really great post on New Year’s Resolutions for Genealogists that may help you get “back on track” if you are not sure of your direction for the new year.
By Carllene Marek January 1st, 2009
If 2008 went by as quickly for you as it did for me, you didn’t have time to work on or complete many genealogical projects. Let’s hope 2009 will give each of us more time to spend on this fascinating hobby.
At this time of year, thoughts turn to New Year’s resolutions. While a great concept, the basic procedure is faulty – that is, you are spending time making a list but spending no time planning to do anything on the list. (More about lists later.)
Instead of lists, in the past few years I’ve spent my ‘resolution’ time planning and I encourage you to do the same. Here are some planning ideas:
• Review brick-wall or problem lines and develop a research plan. Consider creating chronologies, maps and timelines for the people and families involved. In certain cases, it may be a good idea to “restart” from scratch. Reread research guides for the locations where these people lived. Check to see if any new materials have been published that might apply to the problem.
Read the rest of the post here.
