Genealogy AI Checklists and Guides
This folder contains resources, checklists, and methodology guides for genealogists looking to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and techniques into their research process.
The documents herein focus on best practices for using AI in areas such as:
- Analyzing large data sets or transcriptions.
- Generating initial research plans or summaries.
- Overcoming 'brick walls' by identifying overlooked avenues.
- Checklists for validating AI-generated suggestions or summaries.
Contents
| Document Type | Title/Topic | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Checklist | The AI-Assisted Source Verification Checklist | Steps for validating facts and sources generated or summarized by AI. |
| Guide | Integrating AI for Research Planning | A guide to using large language models (LLMs) to structure and prioritize research tasks. |
| Checklist | Data Input and Prompt Engineering for Genealogy | Best practices for phrasing prompts and preparing data for optimal AI analysis. |
| Guide | Ethical Use of AI in Genealogical Research | Guidelines on citing AI contributions and maintaining research integrity. |
| Checklist | Brick Wall Analysis with AI | Checklist for deploying AI to review previous failed research attempts. |
Credits and Licensing
Compiled by Mark Rabideau, Opa & Professional Genealogist.
All materials licensed: CC BY-ND 4.0 by eirenicon llc.