Last week’s survey asked about what kind of information you thought would be the most helpful for writing your family history. 2,967 people answered this survey. The results are:
44%, How to narrow my focus and determine the appropriate scope
50%, How to organize my materials into a book or article
23%, How to export my data from a genealogical software program
31%, How to apply genealogical style and numbering to my writing
31%, How to use Microsoft Word in the most efficient way
28%, How to format my text into pleasing-looking pages
19%, How to select appropriate illustrations
29%, How to create an index
27%, How to get from a draft manuscript to a printed book or article
25%, How to choose a printer or publisher
18%, I am not thinking of writing a family history
This week’s survey asks if you have ancestors who worked on the railroad. Take the survey now!