There are many mistakes made by all researchers, rookies or not. Success is made by not making rookie type mistakes. This is from FS Wiki under Rookie Mistakes.
Rookies don't sharpen the saw enough. Rookies neglect their genealogical education. They don't take enough classes, read enough, or travel to the places where their ancestor's lived to learn more.
Consequences: Cultural background of ancestors, and advanced research skills may go unlearned.Rookies fail to understand the individuals they are researching, their connections to their family, or the family in its community connections. Without an understanding of the cultural background some sources may be overlooked.
Experienced researchers take and visit ancestral stomping grounds. They strive to understand the culture, the community, and the family they are researching. Experienced researchers continue to look for new and better ways to find ancestors.
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