Mastering Genealogical Documentation (NGS Special Topics Series Book 122)

This book is absolutely fantastic and a must read for any serious genealogist or family historian who is interested in producing credible work. It is not only a reference tool, but also a workbook. Each chapter ends with questions and activities designed to reinforce the material just read.

Got to add to my collection. Haven't read through fully yet.

have not really got into it yet ,more of a reference

This book was recommended to me as a study aid for obtaining a professional genealogy certification. I had NEVER seen footnotes like the ones presented in this book. They are complex and compound. If I had tried to read this book without being a member of a study group, I would have put it at the bottom of my stack of books to read, and somehow I would never have reached the bottom of that stack. I am starting to get a handle on this style of footnotes, but BEWARE, you might put it at the bottom of your "to read" stack if you don't get some help.

Just what I've been looking for.

Excellent reference - especially for anyone working towards certification from the Board for Certification of Genealogists. It is not a book that you work through quickly, but if you really want to understand what and how you are documenting, this is the book for you. Helps a great deal when you have a resource and there is no clear example of how to cite it as a source in your research. I would highly recommend this as a resource to anyone who wants to improve their knowledge of various types of documentation.