Family Tree Magazine offers a variety of downloadable reference charts and quick guides to assist you in your research. All cheat sheets are PDF files and can be found at
http://www.familytreemagazine.com/cheatsheets/Genealogy EssentialsA collection of basic tools every family historian needs, including a relationship chart, guidance for documenting your research, research-trip preparation and directories of research locations.
Record ReferencesDon’t waste time searching for records that don’t exist—these cheat sheets list available records and time periods.
MapsPut your research—and your ancestors’ lives—in geographical context with the help of
Family Tree Magazine’s exclusive maps.
Computer AidsWe’ve developed lists of tricks, hints and shortcuts, plus the best online genealogy resources, to make your research faster and more efficient.
Foreign & Ethnic Research HelpsFrom key resources to genealogical peculiarities, refer to these guides for help tracing your roots of a particular heritage.