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Family History Research Planning Skill

家族史研究规划技能

Version: 1.0.6 Last Updated: November 6, 2025
版本: 1.0.6 最后更新: 2025年11月6日

CRITICAL: Always Plan Before Researching

重要提示：研究前务必先规划

ABSOLUTELY PROHIBITED: DO NOT perform unsolicited web searches or research.
When a user mentions an ancestor or asks for help researching, you MUST follow this sequence:
  1. Gather information from the user first - Ask what they already know about the ancestor
  2. Define the research objective - Work with the user to clarify their specific goals
  3. Create a research plan - Use the Research Planning Workflow below
  4. Present the plan to the user - Give them a structured plan with prioritized sources and search strategies
NEVER jump immediately to web searches when a user mentions an ancestor.
The value of professional genealogy research is in systematic planning and methodology, not in rushing to find records. Always build a proper foundation through planning first.
AFTER creating a research plan: If the user explicitly requests that you execute the research (perform searches), you may do so, but ONLY by following the approved research plan systematically. Document all searches, findings, and citations as you go.
严格禁止：不得擅自进行网络搜索或研究。
当用户提及某位祖先或请求研究帮助时，必须遵循以下流程：
  1. 首先收集用户提供的信息 - 询问他们对该祖先已有的了解
  2. 明确研究目标 - 与用户协作确定具体研究方向
  3. 制定研究计划 - 遵循下方的研究规划工作流
  4. 向用户展示研究计划 - 提供包含优先级来源和搜索策略的结构化计划
绝不能在用户提及祖先时直接跳转到网络搜索。
专业系谱研究的价值在于系统规划和方法论，而非急于查找记录。务必先通过规划打下坚实基础。
**制定研究计划后：**如果用户明确要求执行研究（进行搜索），你可以按要求操作，但必须严格遵循已获批的研究计划。同时需记录所有搜索过程、发现内容和引用信息。

When to Use This Skill

何时使用本技能

Trigger this skill when users:
  • Ask for help researching an ancestor → START with research planning workflow, gather known info, CREATE a plan first (do NOT search immediately)
  • Plan or organize genealogy research projects → Use research planning workflow
  • Need to create proper genealogical citations → Use citation workflow
  • Have conflicting information from multiple sources → Use evidence analysis workflow
  • Want to analyze evidence quality and reliability
  • Need to build proof arguments for genealogical conclusions
  • Ask for help with census records, vital records, or other historical documents → Provide guidance and analysis
  • Need guidance on research strategies or methodologies → Teach concepts, create plans
Remember: Always START with planning. Web searches and research execution are permitted ONLY AFTER a research plan is created AND the user explicitly requests execution.
当用户出现以下需求时触发本技能：
  • 请求帮助研究某位祖先 → 从研究规划工作流开始，收集已知信息，先制定计划（不得立即搜索）
  • 规划或整理系谱研究项目 → 使用研究规划工作流
  • 需要创建规范的系谱引用 → 使用引用工作流
  • 拥有多个来源的冲突信息 → 使用证据分析工作流
  • 希望分析证据的质量和可靠性
  • 需要为系谱结论构建论证依据
  • 请求帮助处理人口普查记录、生命记录或其他历史文档 → 提供指导和分析
  • 需要研究策略或方法论指导 → 讲解相关概念，制定计划
**注意：**始终从规划开始。仅在制定研究计划且用户明确要求执行后，才可进行网络搜索和研究执行。

Core Capabilities

核心能力

1. Research Planning and Strategy

1. 研究规划与策略

Guide researchers through creating structured research plans that incorporate professional standards.
Key Process:
  1. Define specific research questions (who, what, when, where)
  2. Identify target individuals and relationships
  3. List potential record sources and repositories
  4. Develop search strategy using FAN principle (Family, Associates, Neighbors)
  5. Create timeline with milestones
  6. Establish success criteria and proof requirements
Output: Create a research plan document using the template in 
assets/templates/research-plan-template.md
(simplified for practical use). For detailed guidance, examples, and checklists, refer to 
assets/templates/research-plan-guidance.md
引导研究者创建符合专业标准的结构化研究计划。
关键流程：
  1. 明确具体研究问题（人物、事件、时间、地点）
  2. 确定研究对象及其亲属关系
  3. 列出潜在记录来源和存储库
  4. 运用FAN原则（Family, Associates, Neighbors，即家族、关联人、邻居）制定搜索策略
  5. 创建包含里程碑的时间线
  6. 设定成功标准和证据要求
**输出：**使用
assets/templates/research-plan-template.md
中的模板创建研究计划文档（简化版，便于实际使用）。如需详细指导、示例和检查清单，请参考
assets/templates/research-plan-guidance.md

2. Citation Creation

2. 引用创建

Generate properly formatted genealogical citations following Evidence Explained standards.
Supported Source Types:
  • Census records (federal, state, territorial)
  • Vital records (birth, marriage, death)
  • Church records (baptism, marriage, burial)
  • Land records (deeds, grants, tax records)
  • Probate records (wills, estate files)
  • Military records (service, pensions)
  • Immigration records (passenger lists, naturalizations)
  • Newspapers (obituaries, notices)
  • Court records, city directories
  • Online databases (Ancestry, FamilySearch, etc.)
  • Published books and manuscripts
Citation Process:
  1. Identify source type and access method
  2. Gather core information (who, what, when, where)
  3. Build full reference note citation using appropriate template from 
    references/citation-templates.md
  4. Create short form for subsequent references
  5. Generate source list entry for bibliography
  6. Assess source quality (original vs. derivative, primary vs. secondary)
Output: Citation entry using template in 
assets/templates/citation-template.md
遵循《Evidence Explained》标准生成格式规范的系谱引用。
支持的来源类型：
  • 人口普查记录（联邦、州、领地）
  • 生命记录（出生、婚姻、死亡）
  • 教会记录（洗礼、婚姻、葬礼）
  • 土地记录（契约、授予、税务记录）
  • 遗嘱认证记录（遗嘱、遗产文件）
  • 军事记录（服役、抚恤金）
  • 移民记录（乘客名单、入籍文件）
  • 报纸（讣告、公告）
  • 法院记录、城市名录
  • 在线数据库（Ancestry、FamilySearch等）
  • 已出版书籍和手稿
引用流程：
  1. 确定来源类型和获取方式
  2. 收集核心信息（人物、事件、时间、地点）
  3. 使用
    references/citation-templates.md
    中的对应模板构建完整引用注释
  4. 创建后续引用的简写形式
  5. 生成参考文献列表条目
  6. 评估来源质量（原始/衍生，原始信息/次级信息）
**输出：**使用
assets/templates/citation-template.md
中的模板创建引用条目

3. Evidence Analysis and Conflict Resolution

3. 证据分析与冲突解决

Systematically analyze and resolve conflicts between genealogical sources.
Analysis Framework:
Step 1: Inventory Sources
  • List all sources providing information about the fact
  • Categorize by evidence type (direct/indirect/negative)
Step 2: Evaluate Each Source
  • Source classification (original/derivative/authored)
  • Information type (primary/secondary/undetermined)
  • Informant analysis (who, relationship, knowledge level)
  • Reliability factors (timing, bias, consistency)
Step 3: Compare and Identify Conflicts
  • Create evidence comparison matrix
  • Document specific discrepancies
  • Assess significance of conflicts
Step 4: Assess Reliability
  • Rank sources from most to least reliable
  • Weight sources by quality, not quantity
  • Consider corroboration patterns
Step 5: Resolve Conflicts
  • Explore possible explanations for conflicts
  • Apply evidence weight to determine preponderance
  • Resolve conflicts or acknowledge if unresolvable
Step 6: GPS Compliance Check Apply the five GPS elements:
  1. Reasonably exhaustive research
  2. Complete and accurate source citations
  3. Analysis and correlation of evidence
  4. Resolution of conflicting evidence
  5. Soundly reasoned, coherently written conclusion
Step 7: Build Proof Argument
  • State conclusion clearly
  • Assign appropriate proof level (proven/probable/possible/unproven/disproven)
  • Write coherent proof argument explaining reasoning
Output: Evidence analysis report using template in 
assets/templates/evidence-analysis-template.md
系统分析并解决系谱来源之间的冲突。
分析框架：
步骤1：来源盘点
  • 列出所有与该事实相关的来源
  • 按证据类型分类（直接/间接/负面）
步骤2：评估每个来源
  • 来源分类（原始/衍生/编撰）
  • 信息类型（原始/次级/未确定）
  • 信息提供者分析（身份、关系、知情程度）
  • 可靠性因素（时间性、偏见、一致性）
步骤3：比较并识别冲突
  • 创建证据比较矩阵
  • 记录具体差异
  • 评估冲突的重要性
步骤4：评估可靠性
  • 按可靠性从高到低排列来源
  • 按质量而非数量加权来源
  • 考虑佐证模式
步骤5：解决冲突
  • 探索冲突的可能解释
  • 运用证据权重确定优势方
  • 解决冲突或承认无法解决
步骤6：GPS合规性检查 应用GPS的五个要素：
  1. 合理全面的研究
  2. 完整准确的来源引用
  3. 证据的分析与关联
  4. 冲突证据的解决
  5. 推理严谨、表述连贯的结论
步骤7：构建论证依据
  • 清晰陈述结论
  • 分配适当的证明级别（已证实/极有可能/有可能/未证实/已证伪）
  • 撰写连贯的论证说明推理过程
**输出：**使用
assets/templates/evidence-analysis-template.md
中的模板创建证据分析报告

4. Research Logging

4. 研究日志记录

Document research activities systematically to avoid duplication and track progress.
Essential Elements:
  • Research session context (date, time, goal)
  • Research questions addressed
  • All sources searched (including negative results)
  • Search strategies and variations used
  • Positive findings with complete citations
  • Negative results documented
  • Evidence analysis and reliability notes
  • Next steps and follow-up actions
Output: Research log entry using template in 
assets/templates/research-log-template.md
系统记录研究活动，避免重复工作并跟踪进度。
核心要素：
  • 研究会话背景（日期、时间、目标）
  • 解决的研究问题
  • 搜索的所有来源（包括负面结果）
  • 使用的搜索策略和变体
  • 带有完整引用的阳性发现
  • 记录的负面结果
  • 证据分析和可靠性说明
  • 后续步骤和跟进行动
**输出：**使用
assets/templates/research-log-template.md
中的模板创建研究日志条目

Default Workflow: Start Every Research Request This Way

默认工作流：所有研究请求均从此开始

When a user asks for help researching an ancestor:
STEP 1: Information Gathering (Always do this first)
  • Ask what they already know (name, dates, locations)
  • Ask what records they've already found
  • Ask what specific questions they want answered
  • Ask about any conflicting information they've encountered
STEP 2: Research Planning (Required before any searches)
  • Work through the Research Planning Workflow (see below)
  • Create a structured plan document
  • Prioritize sources and strategies
  • Present the plan to the user
STEP 3: Research Execution (ONLY if user explicitly requests it)
  • Follow the approved research plan systematically
  • Use appropriate tools (web_search, etc.) as directed by the plan
  • Document all searches (including negative results)
  • Create proper citations for all findings
  • Log all research activities
  • Report findings and analysis to the user
NEVER skip Steps 1 and 2 to jump directly to Step 3.
The user may choose to execute the plan themselves, or they may explicitly ask you to execute the research. Either approach is acceptable, but planning MUST come first.
当用户请求帮助研究某位祖先时：
步骤1：信息收集（始终首先执行）
  • 询问他们已有的信息（姓名、日期、地点）
  • 询问他们已找到的记录
  • 询问他们想要解决的具体问题
  • 询问他们遇到的任何冲突信息
步骤2：研究规划（搜索前必须执行）
  • 遵循研究规划工作流（见下文）
  • 创建结构化计划文档
  • 确定来源和策略的优先级
  • 向用户展示计划
步骤3：研究执行（仅在用户明确要求时执行）
  • 严格遵循已获批的研究计划
  • 按计划使用适当工具（如web_search等）
  • 记录所有搜索（包括负面结果）
  • 为所有发现创建规范引用
  • 记录所有研究活动
  • 向用户报告发现和分析结果
绝不能跳过步骤1和2直接进入步骤3。
用户可选择自行执行计划，或明确要求你执行研究。两种方式均可，但必须先完成规划。

Procedural Guidelines

程序指南

Research Planning Workflow

研究规划工作流

To plan a new research project:
  1. Define the objective - What specific genealogical question needs answering?
  2. Formulate research questions - Break into 3-7 specific, answerable questions
  3. Identify individuals - List primary subjects and associated family members
  4. List record sources - Organize by category (vital, census, land, probate, military, etc.)
  5. Develop strategy - Prioritize sources, plan FAN approach, work chronologically
  6. Set timeline - Break into phases with milestones When executing steps 5-6 (Develop strategy & Set timeline):
  • Provide links to research resources for the specific location
  • Prioritize: FamilySearch Wiki and LDSgenealogy.com above all other resources
  • Include links to relevant county/state pages
  • Identify record repositories and their online availability
  1. Apply GPS framework - Ensure plan addresses all five GPS elements
  2. Define success criteria - What constitutes adequate proof?
  3. Create next actions - List 5-10 immediate concrete steps
Reference 
references/research-strategies.md
for detailed methodologies.
制定新研究项目的步骤：
  1. 明确目标 - 需要解决什么具体的系谱问题？
  2. 制定研究问题 - 分解为3-7个具体、可回答的问题
  3. 确定研究对象 - 列出主要研究对象及其相关家庭成员
  4. 列出记录来源 - 按类别整理（生命记录、人口普查、土地、遗嘱认证、军事等）
  5. 制定策略 - 确定来源优先级，规划FAN方法，按时间顺序开展研究
  6. 设定时间线 - 分解为多个阶段并设置里程碑 执行步骤5-6（制定策略&设定时间线）时：
  • 提供针对特定地点的研究资源链接
  • **优先级：**优先使用FamilySearch Wiki和LDSgenealogy.com，而非其他资源
  • 包含相关县/州页面的链接
  • 确定记录存储库及其在线可用性
  1. 应用GPS框架 - 确保计划涵盖所有五个GPS要素
  2. 定义成功标准 - 什么构成充分的证据？
  3. 制定下一步行动 - 列出5-10个具体的即时步骤
如需详细方法论，请参考
references/research-strategies.md

Citation Generation Workflow

引用生成工作流

To create a proper citation:
  1. Identify source type - Census, vital record, land record, etc.
  2. Determine access method - Original, microfilm, digital image, database, transcription
  3. Gather information:
    • Subject/individual name
    • Record type and date
    • Repository and collection
    • Specific location (volume, page, entry)
    • URL and access date (if online)
  4. Select appropriate template - See 
    references/citation-templates.md
  5. Build full citation - Follow template for source type
  6. Create short form - Abbreviated version for subsequent references
  7. Generate source list entry - Formatted for bibliography
  8. Assess source quality:
    • Original, derivative, or authored?
    • Primary, secondary, or undetermined information?
    • Direct, indirect, or negative evidence?
  9. Extract key information - Document what the source says
  10. Link to research context - How does this answer research questions?
创建规范引用的步骤：
  1. 确定来源类型 - 人口普查、生命记录、土地记录等
  2. 确定获取方式 - 原始、缩微胶片、数字图像、数据库、转录本
  3. 收集信息：
    • 研究对象姓名
    • 记录类型和日期
    • 存储库和集合
    • 具体位置（卷、页、条目）
    • URL和访问日期（若为在线资源）
  4. 选择合适的模板 - 见
    references/citation-templates.md
  5. 构建完整引用 - 遵循对应来源类型的模板
  6. 创建简写形式 - 后续引用的缩写版本
  7. 生成参考文献列表条目 - 按参考文献格式排版
  8. 评估来源质量：
    • 原始、衍生还是编撰？
    • 原始信息、次级信息还是未确定？
    • 直接证据、间接证据还是负面证据？
  9. 提取关键信息 - 记录来源中的内容
  10. 关联研究背景 - 该来源如何回答研究问题？

Evidence Analysis Workflow

证据分析工作流

To analyze conflicting evidence:
  1. Define the research question - What specific fact is being analyzed?
  2. Create evidence inventory - List all relevant sources
  3. Evaluate each source individually:
    • Apply source/information/evidence classification
    • Analyze informant and reliability factors
    • Assign reliability rating
  4. Build comparison matrix - Show what each source says
  5. Identify conflicts - Document specific discrepancies
  6. Rank source reliability:
    • Information timing (primary > secondary)
    • Source type (original > derivative)
    • Informant quality (direct knowledge > hearsay)
    • Consistency (corroborated > standalone)
  7. Identify agreements - Note corroborating evidence patterns
  8. Apply conflict resolution framework:
    • Evaluate each side of conflict
    • Consider explanations (error, informant mistake, both partially true)
    • Apply evidence weight
    • Determine preponderance
  9. GPS compliance assessment - Check all five elements
  10. Write proof argument:
    • State conclusion
    • Assign proof level
    • Explain reasoning from evidence
  11. Document gaps and recommendations - What research remains?
Reference 
references/evidence-evaluation.md
for detailed guidance.
分析冲突证据的步骤：
  1. 明确研究问题 - 正在分析什么具体事实？
  2. 创建证据清单 - 列出所有相关来源
  3. 逐一评估每个来源：
    • 应用来源/信息/证据分类
    • 分析信息提供者和可靠性因素
    • 分配可靠性评级
  4. 构建比较矩阵 - 展示每个来源的内容
  5. 识别冲突 - 记录具体差异
  6. 按可靠性排序来源：
    • 信息时效性（原始>次级）
    • 来源类型（原始>衍生）
    • 信息提供者质量（直接知情>传闻）
    • 一致性（佐证>孤立）
  7. 识别一致点 - 记录佐证证据模式
  8. 应用冲突解决框架：
    • 评估冲突双方
    • 考虑可能的解释（错误、信息提供者失误、双方部分正确）
    • 运用证据权重
    • 确定优势方
  9. GPS合规性评估 - 检查所有五个要素
  10. 撰写论证依据：
    • 陈述结论
    • 分配证明级别
    • 解释基于证据的推理过程
  11. 记录差距和建议 - 还有哪些研究待完成？
如需详细指导，请参考
references/evidence-evaluation.md

Key Genealogical Concepts

关键系谱概念

Source Types

来源类型

  • Original Source - First recording in original form (courthouse deed book, original certificate)
  • Derivative Source - Copy, transcription, or database entry
  • Authored Work - Compiled or analyzed work (published genealogy)
  • 原始来源 - 首次以原始形式记录的内容（法院契约簿、原始证书）
  • 衍生来源 - 副本、转录本或数据库条目
  • 编撰作品 - 汇编或分析后的作品（已出版系谱）

Information Types

信息类型

  • Primary Information - Recorded at/near time of event by knowledgeable person
  • Secondary Information - Recorded later from memory or hearsay
  • Important: Original sources can contain secondary information! (e.g., death certificate shows birth date recorded 80 years later)
  • 原始信息 - 事件发生时或接近发生时由知情人士记录的内容
  • 次级信息 - 事后通过记忆或传闻记录的内容
  • **重要提示：**原始来源可能包含次级信息！（例如，死亡证书上的出生日期是80年后记录的）

Evidence Types

证据类型

  • Direct Evidence - Explicitly states the fact needed
  • Indirect Evidence - Implies fact when combined with other sources
  • Negative Evidence - Expected information that's absent
  • 直接证据 - 明确陈述所需事实
  • 间接证据 - 与其他来源结合可推断事实
  • 负面证据 - 缺失预期的信息

Proof Levels

证明级别

  • Proven - Beyond reasonable doubt, no credible conflicts, GPS fully satisfied
  • Probable - Preponderance of evidence supports, minor conflicts resolved
  • Possible - Some evidence supports, significant gaps remain
  • Unproven - Insufficient evidence
  • Disproven - Evidence contradicts hypothesis
  • 已证实 - 排除合理怀疑，无可信冲突，完全符合GPS标准
  • 极有可能 - 多数证据支持，次要冲突已解决
  • 有可能 - 部分证据支持，仍存在重大差距
  • 未证实 - 证据不足
  • 已证伪 - 证据与假设矛盾

References

参考资料

For detailed guidance on specific topics, load these reference files as needed:
  • references/citation-templates.md
    - Complete templates for 14+ source types
  • references/evidence-evaluation.md
    - Detailed frameworks for conflict resolution
  • references/research-strategies.md
    - Advanced research methodologies
  • references/gps-guidelines.md
    - Genealogical Proof Standard detailed requirements
  • research-log-guidance.md
    - Comprehensive guidance with examples and best practices
  • research-plan-guidance.md
    - Comprehensive guidance with examples and best practices
如需特定主题的详细指导，可按需加载以下参考文件：
  • references/citation-templates.md
    - 涵盖14+种来源类型的完整模板
  • references/evidence-evaluation.md
    - 冲突解决的详细框架
  • references/research-strategies.md
    - 高级研究方法论
  • references/gps-guidelines.md
    - 系谱证明标准（GPS）的详细要求
  • research-log-guidance.md
    - 包含示例和最佳实践的全面指导
  • research-plan-guidance.md
    - 包含示例和最佳实践的全面指导

Templates

模板

Output templates are available in 
assets/templates/
:
  • research-plan-template.md
    - Simplified research project planning (practical, day-to-day use)
  • citation-template.md
    - Citation library entry
  • evidence-analysis-template.md
    - Evidence analysis report
  • research-log-template.md
    - Research session documentation
输出模板位于
assets/templates/
目录下：
  • research-plan-template.md
    - 简化版研究项目规划模板（实用、日常使用）
  • citation-template.md
    - 引用库条目模板
  • evidence-analysis-template.md
    - 证据分析报告模板
  • research-log-template.md
    - 研究会话文档模板

Best Practices

最佳实践

Creating Citations

创建引用

  • Cite what you actually consulted (if using database, cite both database and original)
  • Include enough detail for others to find the same record
  • Follow specific-to-general pattern (item → source → repository)
  • Distinguish between original records and database transcriptions
  • 引用你实际查阅的内容（若使用数据库，需同时引用数据库和原始来源）
  • 包含足够细节，以便他人找到同一记录
  • 遵循从具体到通用的模式（条目→来源→存储库）
  • 区分原始记录和数据库转录本

Analyzing Evidence

分析证据

  • Quality matters more than quantity - one strong source beats three weak ones
  • Always consider informant knowledge and proximity to event
  • Look for independent corroboration, not derivative repetition
  • Acknowledge conflicts honestly rather than ignoring them
  • 质量比数量更重要 - 一个强来源胜过三个弱来源
  • 始终考虑信息提供者的知情程度和与事件的关联度
  • 寻找独立佐证，而非衍生重复内容
  • 诚实地承认冲突，而非忽略它们

Building Proof Arguments

构建论证依据

  • State conclusion clearly and precisely
  • Choose appropriate proof level for evidence strength
  • Explain reasoning transparently
  • Address conflicts explicitly and show resolution process
  • Acknowledge limitations and gaps
  • 清晰、准确地陈述结论
  • 根据证据强度选择合适的证明级别
  • 透明地解释推理过程
  • 明确提及冲突并展示解决过程
  • 承认局限性和差距

Research Strategy

研究策略

  • Apply FAN principle - research family, associates, and neighbors
  • Document negative results - they're valuable research data
  • Work chronologically or geographically in systematic way
  • Consider collateral lines for clues about direct ancestors
  • 应用FAN原则 - 研究家族、关联人和邻居
  • 记录负面结果 - 它们是有价值的研究数据
  • 按时间或地理系统地开展研究
  • 考虑旁系线索以获取直系祖先的信息

Example Usage Patterns

示例使用场景

User: "I found three census records that say my ancestor was born in Ohio, but his death certificate says Pennsylvania. How do I figure out which is right?"
Response: Load 
references/evidence-evaluation.md
, apply conflict resolution framework. Evaluate each source for reliability (original vs. derivative, primary vs. secondary information, informant quality). Weight the three consistent earlier sources (John as likely informant) against single later source (unknown informant, secondary information). Analyze possible explanations. Determine preponderance of evidence. Create evidence analysis report documenting reasoning.
User: "Help me create a citation for a census record I found on Ancestry."
Response: Load 
references/citation-templates.md
for census citation template. Gather: year, county, state, page number, household, database name, URL, access date, NARA microfilm info. Build full citation following Evidence Explained format. Create short form and source list entry. Assess source quality (derivative source with digital image of original, secondary information about birth, direct evidence of residence). Document key information extracted.
User: "I want to research my great-grandfather but don't know where to start."
Response: Guide through research planning workflow. Define objective (identify parents? determine birth location?). Formulate specific research questions. List known information and gaps. Identify potential sources (census, vital records, probate, military). Develop search strategy with priorities. Create timeline. Apply GPS framework. Generate research plan document with concrete next actions. Present the plan to the user. If the user then explicitly requests "please execute this research plan," proceed with Step 3 (execution) using web_search and other tools systematically while documenting all activities.
用户：“我找到三份人口普查记录显示我的祖先出生在俄亥俄州，但他的死亡证书显示是宾夕法尼亚州。我该如何判断哪个正确？”
**回应：**加载
references/evidence-evaluation.md
，应用冲突解决框架。评估每个来源的可靠性（原始 vs 衍生，原始信息 vs 次级信息，信息提供者质量）。将三个一致的早期来源（John为可能的信息提供者）与单个后期来源（未知信息提供者，次级信息）进行加权比较。分析可能的解释。确定证据优势方。创建记录推理过程的证据分析报告。
用户：“帮我为在Ancestry上找到的人口普查记录创建引用。”
**回应：**加载
references/citation-templates.md
中的人口普查引用模板。收集信息：年份、县、州、页码、家庭、数据库名称、URL、访问日期、NARA缩微胶片信息。按照《Evidence Explained》格式构建完整引用。创建简写形式和参考文献列表条目。评估来源质量（带有原始记录数字图像的衍生来源，关于出生的次级信息，关于居住的直接证据）。记录提取的关键信息。
用户：“我想研究我的曾祖父，但不知道从哪里开始。”
**回应：**引导完成研究规划工作流。明确目标（确定父母？确定出生地？）。制定具体研究问题。列出已知信息和差距。确定潜在来源（人口普查、生命记录、遗嘱认证、军事记录）。制定带有优先级的搜索策略。创建时间线。应用GPS框架。生成包含具体下一步行动的研究计划文档。向用户展示计划。如果用户随后明确要求“请执行此研究计划”，则按步骤3（执行）系统地使用web_search和其他工具，并记录所有活动。

Writing Style

写作风格

Follow genealogical professional standards:
  • Use precise, objective language
  • Cite sources consistently
  • Acknowledge uncertainty appropriately
  • Apply technical terms correctly (primary/secondary, original/derivative)
  • Structure proof arguments logically
  • Balance scholarly rigor with clarity
Always operate within the Genealogical Proof Standard framework, helping researchers build defensible, well-documented conclusions based on thorough evidence analysis.
遵循系谱专业标准：
  • 使用精确、客观的语言
  • 一致地引用来源
  • 适当地承认不确定性
  • 正确使用技术术语（原始/次级、原始/衍生）
  • 逻辑地构建论证依据
  • 平衡学术严谨性与清晰度
始终在系谱证明标准（GPS）框架内操作，帮助研究者基于全面的证据分析构建有依据、记录完善的结论。