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5 Essential Elements of a Genealogy Source Citation

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While you’ll hear plenty of suggestions on how you should do a source citation, there is not a true wrong way or right way. Elizabeth Shown Mills says that, “citation is an art, not a science,” and she is correct. It comes down to adhering to the essential components of a citation, listed below. Once View Website VIP Subscription

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