FHGEN 110 EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
What are the consequences of violating the BYU-Idaho Honor Code? - Answer-
Violations of the Academic Honesty Policy may result in consequences up to and
including suspension or expulsion from the university.
How does BYU-Idaho help students understand plagiarism? - Answer-anything that is
not given credit; breaking it down into types and
Why is important to analyze and correlate your research results? - Answer-Thoroughly
examine, analyze each one to correlate them and find logical/real relationship. Helps
with credibility and accuracy, shows evidence deserves to be there.
How will you implement analysis and correlation of sources, information items, and
evidence in your own research, in service as a family history consultant, as a student,
and as a professional? - Answer-Examine the problems and if the source, info item, or
evidence appears, supports, or denies the hypothesis. How does it affect a relationship
of someone/someplace. Don't take someone's word based on information, but what
actually is on the document.
What does it mean to acknowledge conflicting evidence? - Answer-Having the full
picture of analyzed research. Even if you keep the same hypothesis, explain the
reliability and validity
What should be included in your explanation of conflicting evidence? - Answer-State the
problem and explain (how it contradicts, the source that is most reliable + why, reasons
why you believe less reliable evidence was created)
What are some writing tools used by genealogists? - Answer-CMOS, Evidence
Explained, Professional Genealogy, Genealogic journals
Have I spent any time investigating these tools? - Answer-Little time
How can I improve my writing? - Answer-Read
What are the components of good genealogical writing? - Answer-Clearly and
convincingly report results of search, ability to make complex arguments, grammar and
punctuation
, How do internet skills help support the successful execution of the elements of the
GPS? - Answer-Able to have background, reference information. Easier access to
online catalogs. Able to use tools to write reports
What library and research resources are available through the David O. McKay library?
- Answer-Librarian, online resources, interlibrary loan, request book, special collections,
catalog
What other information did you learn from the virtual tour? - Answer-They have
program-specific Librarians. Special collections have local and campus history
In what four areas does this course teach for success in family history and genealogy? -
Answer-Personal research, Consultancy work, Professional research, Educational work
In which of the four areas do you see yourself working? - Answer-Right now I am
focusing on the consultancy work and educational work, but in the future it will switch to
personal research and professional research.
What is GPS? - Answer-Genealogical Proof Standard, detailed in the BCG
Genealogical Standards Manual
Why is GPS important, or how is it used? - Answer-guide genealogists of how to
research. Used in documentation, research, and writing. "Measure the credibility of
conclusions about ancestral identities, relationships, and life events."
What are the five elements of the GPS? - Answer-Reasonably exhaustive research
complete and accurate source citations
through analysis and correlation
resolution of conflicting evidence
soundly written conclusion based on the strongest evidence
Why do you need a research plan? - Answer-Ensures all available and relevant
information has been located, examined, and organized. Helps to answer the research
question and formulate hypotheses.
What are some suggested steps in research planning? - Answer-study pre-info relating
to the request, question, or problem; evaluate source type, reliability; define
goal/objective and primary person; make source list (reach goal, answer question, solve
problem); if a location has sources and if/how to access sources)
What types of resources can you use to ensure your research plan includes a breadth
of sources? - Answer-reference books, websites, census + vital records, directories
AND ANSWERS
What are the consequences of violating the BYU-Idaho Honor Code? - Answer-
Violations of the Academic Honesty Policy may result in consequences up to and
including suspension or expulsion from the university.
How does BYU-Idaho help students understand plagiarism? - Answer-anything that is
not given credit; breaking it down into types and
Why is important to analyze and correlate your research results? - Answer-Thoroughly
examine, analyze each one to correlate them and find logical/real relationship. Helps
with credibility and accuracy, shows evidence deserves to be there.
How will you implement analysis and correlation of sources, information items, and
evidence in your own research, in service as a family history consultant, as a student,
and as a professional? - Answer-Examine the problems and if the source, info item, or
evidence appears, supports, or denies the hypothesis. How does it affect a relationship
of someone/someplace. Don't take someone's word based on information, but what
actually is on the document.
What does it mean to acknowledge conflicting evidence? - Answer-Having the full
picture of analyzed research. Even if you keep the same hypothesis, explain the
reliability and validity
What should be included in your explanation of conflicting evidence? - Answer-State the
problem and explain (how it contradicts, the source that is most reliable + why, reasons
why you believe less reliable evidence was created)
What are some writing tools used by genealogists? - Answer-CMOS, Evidence
Explained, Professional Genealogy, Genealogic journals
Have I spent any time investigating these tools? - Answer-Little time
How can I improve my writing? - Answer-Read
What are the components of good genealogical writing? - Answer-Clearly and
convincingly report results of search, ability to make complex arguments, grammar and
punctuation
, How do internet skills help support the successful execution of the elements of the
GPS? - Answer-Able to have background, reference information. Easier access to
online catalogs. Able to use tools to write reports
What library and research resources are available through the David O. McKay library?
- Answer-Librarian, online resources, interlibrary loan, request book, special collections,
catalog
What other information did you learn from the virtual tour? - Answer-They have
program-specific Librarians. Special collections have local and campus history
In what four areas does this course teach for success in family history and genealogy? -
Answer-Personal research, Consultancy work, Professional research, Educational work
In which of the four areas do you see yourself working? - Answer-Right now I am
focusing on the consultancy work and educational work, but in the future it will switch to
personal research and professional research.
What is GPS? - Answer-Genealogical Proof Standard, detailed in the BCG
Genealogical Standards Manual
Why is GPS important, or how is it used? - Answer-guide genealogists of how to
research. Used in documentation, research, and writing. "Measure the credibility of
conclusions about ancestral identities, relationships, and life events."
What are the five elements of the GPS? - Answer-Reasonably exhaustive research
complete and accurate source citations
through analysis and correlation
resolution of conflicting evidence
soundly written conclusion based on the strongest evidence
Why do you need a research plan? - Answer-Ensures all available and relevant
information has been located, examined, and organized. Helps to answer the research
question and formulate hypotheses.
What are some suggested steps in research planning? - Answer-study pre-info relating
to the request, question, or problem; evaluate source type, reliability; define
goal/objective and primary person; make source list (reach goal, answer question, solve
problem); if a location has sources and if/how to access sources)
What types of resources can you use to ensure your research plan includes a breadth
of sources? - Answer-reference books, websites, census + vital records, directories
