Define the length of your reseach project. I suggest at least a five-hour project. This size project provides your with a brief look into your families. Most of my clients begin with a ten-hour project. RESEARCH OBJECTIVES Do you want to trace one line back to the "old county"? Do you want to learn about all lines? Only paternal lines? Maternal lines? Be specific as possible about your objectives. All research is fully documented. There are no guarantees in genealogy. Each family is unique and some locations have better records than others.