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Organizing a DNA study
A DNA project? Sounds complicated! Well, it needn't be. These pages will provide you with guidelines and assistance.
Up to date checklist for DNA study organisers
Comparison of the Y-chromosome prices of the 5 testing firms
Study organisers face a range of legal and web etiquette issues, including online privacy, permissions & data protection.
A growing DNA project needs to be well documented. This file offers sample documentation to meet an organizer's main requirements.
Documentation for study organisers
A DNA project needs to be actively promoted to potential members. This report explains how to market your project worldwide.
How to promote a DNA study
Organizing, promoting and publishing a DNA study requires software. This report outlines the best software available for each task you're likely to face.
Useful software
There are a lot of other online resources that a DNA study organizer can use including bulletin boards, web rings and databases. Read about them here.
Online organizational resources
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papers in this section are in PDF format. If you are unable to view them,
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Alan Stewart, Family History Monthly
J P Bradford, Canada
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