TMG-L Archives

Archiver > TMG > 2002-08 > 1028400003


From: "Stuart Armstrong" <>
Subject: Re: [TMG] Re: Questionable Source Cites; Internet
Date: Sat, 03 Aug 2002 12:40:03 -0600
References: <6e.20831786.2a7d3ef6@aol.com>
In-Reply-To: <6e.20831786.2a7d3ef6@aol.com>


Interesting, the new Genealogy Standards manual, which I was going to quote but I seem to have lost it, maintains that even INADVERTANT published errors are unacceptable (and I believe it says it can potentially be grounds for dismissal or cancelling of certification)! The manual recognizes that this is a higher standard than any other discipline requires. I happen to agree with it, considering the proliferation of "inadvertant" errors in genealogy -- "inadvertant" meaning in many cases "never bothered to check". Professional standards require, and should require, responsible and careful research, so that nothing is published unless it meets the requirements of genealogical proof. I sure wish I could find that book: I consider it a very valuable resource, been looking all morning for it.

*********** REPLY SEPARATOR ***********

On 8/3/02, at 10:13, wrote:

>Unknowingly doesn't count and typos are easily forgiven as long as the
>sources are there. <G>


Stuart Armstrong
mail to:
web page: http://cgi.aros.net/~stuarta

This thread: