> http://www.progenealogists.com/citationguide.htm > > offers numerous examples of citations for electronic sources. Yes, > it differs from ESM. > > I note with interest, not necessarily approval, that these citations > begin with the author's given name, not the surname. > > Is that name-reversal common these days? > > I have no problem with my bibliography showing Allen Xavier, Barbara > Yurs, Charles Wier, David Urias, Elsie Truelove, and so on, but I > can't help thinking that as soon as I arrange them that way, someone > will have a cow when Xavier, Allen or Wier, Charles or Truelove, > Elsie isn't where they're looking ... > > Cheryl <[email protected]> I think that a little common sense is required. Do you start searching for "Charles" when you are attempting to find "Charles Thomas" NO, you start with "Thomas" then within the "Thomas'" you look for "Charles." My grandfather had a saying "One should use their head for something besides a hat rack." Jim Hills Houston TX "James HILLS Jr." <[email protected]>