How to File Your Data in Historical Research

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: PC: Set up different folders for on-line reports

   Keep photos, e-mails, and reports in separate folders.
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   Step 2: related in-coming e-mails

   Use them for anything which is not a hard copy, and which would take up too much space on the PC.
   
   Again keep different types of sources in separate folders. ,,, Use as many separators as you need, and/or file different types of sources in different binders.
   
   Label them well. ,,,,,,
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   Step 3: pictures

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   Step 4: diaries

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   Step 5: Flash drive or CD: for big files

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   Step 6: pictures.

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   Step 7: Use DVD's to save on-line documentary films.

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   Step 8: Buy separators or make your own.

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   Step 9: Use binders.

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    Step 10: Keep an address book/index file with contact names

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    Step 11: telephones

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    Step 12: e-mail addresses

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    Step 13: website addresses.

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    Step 14: Buy a couple of manila envelopes for bulky items which can neither be stored in a binder or a PC file.

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    Step 15: Eliminate loose sheets and scraps of paper.

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    Step 16: Use a diary/calendar book to record appointments

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    Step 17: names.

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    Step 18: Evaluate every book

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    Step 19: article

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    Step 20: exhibit

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    Step 21: conference

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    Step 22: website you read

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    Step 23: attend

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    Step 24: or visit.

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    Step 25: Keep evaluation sheets separate from the data according to type and in alphabetic order.

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