Genealogy is one of the hottest topics on the Internet, with thousands of sites, forums, and newsgroups clamoring to help--or confuse--family history sleuths. How do you cut through the noise and find the best tools to trace your roots? This opinionated guide can help. Zeroing in on the science of online genealogical research, author Pamela Rice Hahn shows you how to: * Map out a research strategy * Target the best Internet resources> * Dig up info and swap leads with other researchers * Evaluate genealogy software * Steer clear of hype, dead ends, and time-wasters * Organize a family reunion