RLP 129: Preparing a Proof Argument for Publication

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about publishing a proof argument or case study in a genealogical journal. We talk about advice Nicole received from authors of DNA case studies published in the National Genealogical Society Quarterly (NGSQ). They shared some of the benefits and challenges of submitting a DNA case study for publication including peer review, contacting people for permission, and the length constraints of a journal article.</span></p> <p><strong>Links</strong></p> <p><a href= "https://familylocket.com/how-to-write-and-publish-a-proof-argument-with-dna-evidence/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">How to Write and Publish a Proof Argument with DNA Evidence</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">by Nicole at</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Family Locket</span></em></p> <p><a href= "https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mpx2n8MJwYnHEtTE22hVFrsVSl3acEnqLexuWpB6JYg/edit?usp=sharing"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">DNA Case Studies in the</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">NGSQ</span></em></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">– Google Sheets Document</span></p> <p><a href= "https://bcgcertification.org/learning/skills/genealogical-work-samples/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Board for Certification of Genealogists’ Genealogical Work Samples</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">- includes some DNA case studies that were also published in the</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">NGSQ</span></em></p> <p><a href="https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/ngsq/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">National Genealogical Society Quarterly</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">at NGS</span></p> <p><a href= "https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/wp-content/uploads/NGSQ/3.1.1_Guidelines_for_NGSQ_Writers.pdf"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Guidelines for Writers</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">and</span> <a href= "https://bh9qf7dyqmpb4rk14s84y90-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/NGSQ/3.1.1_Editorial_Process.pdf"> <span style="f