RLP 83: DNA Research Planning

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about how to create a research plan with DNA sources and methods. Robin Wirthlin joins us as we discuss the next step in the Research Like a Pro with DNA process. We talk about the summary of known facts for documentary sources, and also for DNA sources. We go over how to identify possible sources and methods, including DNA analysis tools, then prioritize them. Throughout the episode, Nicole gives examples from an example research objective and plan - who were the parents of Malissa Welch? Join us as we discuss how to research plan with DNA.</span></p> <p><strong>Robin's new DNA process charts:</strong></p> <p><a href= "https://familylocket.com/product/dna-process-tree-1/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">DNA Process Tree 1</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">(Verify genetic connections to ancestors) - PDF available for purchase</span></p> <p><a href= "https://familylocket.com/product/dna-process-tree-2/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">DNA Process Tree 2</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">(Solve unknown and misattributed parentage) - PDF available for purchase</span></p> <p><strong>Links</strong></p> <p><a href= "https://familylocket.com/genealogy-research-planning-with-dna/"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Genealogy Research Planning with DNA</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">- by Nicole at Family Locket</span></p> <p><a href= "https://familylocket.com/research-like-a-pro-part-4-whats-the-plan/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Research Like a Pro Part 4: What’s the Plan</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">- by Diana at Family Locket</span></p> <p><a href= "https://bcgcertification.org/skillbuilding-perils-of-source-snobbery/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Perils of Source Snobbery</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">- by Tom Jones, originally published in</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">OnBoard 18 (May 2012)</span></em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">, shared online at BCGcert