TheGenealogical Proof Standard (GPS) is a guideline for establishing the reliability ("proof") of agenealogical conclusion with reasonable certainty.^[1] It is important within the genealogical community for clearly communicating the quality of research performed, such as by a professional genealogist. It is also useful for helping new genealogists understand what is needed to do high-quality research, how to identify an individual and establish family relationships.^[2]

It has five elements:

• reasonably exhaustive research;
• complete and accurate sourcecitations;
• analysis and correlation of the collected information;
• resolution of any conflictingevidence; and
• a soundly reasoned, coherently written conclusion.^[3]

• Gibson-Roles, Dee."Genealogical Proof Standard". Old Buncombe County Genealogical Society. Archived fromthe original on 2015-02-06.
• Stein Daniel, Karen."Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS)". New Mexico Genealogical Society. Archived fromthe original on 2016-08-07.
• Tucker, Mark."Genealogical Proof Standard".GenealogyWise.

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