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2026-04-16 The Research Question - a Foundational Step: As genealogist Emily Richardson says, "Effective research questions should be about a specific person that will help to frame the research scope." Her 2024 RootsTech video explores the art of research questions, including how they are linked to genealogy evidence, research conclusions, and reasonable proof. To learn more about effective questions in your research, check out Goal 2 in Project 4: Discover.
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