Any good genealogist knows that compiled research is only good if it is sourced properly. I have been wrestling with this problem with the Riste Family blog. I am committed to documenting all sources used in my research, but I am not sure what is the best way to include sources on a blog. So far my best idea is to put a number in parenthesis at the end of a sentence. This number would correspond to a number at the end of the post (1). Shorter references may be included at the end of a sentence.
So, I turn my question over to my readers. What suggestions do you have for sourcing materials? How are you sourcing your blogs? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!
1. This is a sample of the numbering system discussed above.
Maybe you could put a link at the end of your blog entry that would take an interested reader to a google doc with more info. Also, in your header, you might want to put a link to "contact the author." Way to go, K.
ReplyDeleteI also wondered about sourcing on the blog. It is a very good idea and I will be watching for methods to do so from your blog.
ReplyDeleteI discuss citing on the right hand side of my blog. I don't know if it is accurate, but I think it is sufficient. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI love your photos! I think the way that you have proposed to cite your sources sounds good to me.
ReplyDeleteI think we all have struggle with sourcing. It is a very worth while goal to have everything sourced. Nice Pictures!
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