The holiday season and family get-togethers provide a great opportunity for family historians to glean information from relatives that can further your family history research. Whether you are planning on conducting formal interviews or just a little discreet prying, a little pre-planning can go a long way. Take some time to review what you know and what information you need to know. Then come up with a list of questions, the answers to which may give you some guidance. Check out the list of interview questions in the Ancestry Library for some ideas.
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I THINK THAT THIS IDEA OF A WEEKLY PLANNER IS A GOOD IDEA. IT MIGHT HELP BY REMINDING USERS WHAT THEY SHOULD HAVE DONE, HOW THEY SHOULD HAVE GONE ABOUT THE PROJECT AND WHAT MIGHT BE LEFT FOR THEM TO DO.