Basic 6 presents the proper way to cite your sources so that those you share your research with, now or in the future, can replicate your research. A citation takes the "hearsay" aspects of documentation to fact-based. Mark Howells writes in "A Cite for Sore Eyes "As the detectives of our family histories, we have accepted a responsibility in our research which goes beyond merely finding our ancestors. Besides the finding, there is the recording of what we have found out about our forefathers. It is within the recording portion of our efforts that we have a serious responsibility."
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