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Building Your Genealogical Skills, July 2022

  

Thank you for registering for the virtual 3-week course Building Your Genealogical Skills!

Take your research skills to the next level! With the sheer number of online resources at your fingertips, it's easy to dive into your family history research without any formal training as a genealogist. Certainly, you'll learn along the way, and devise your own methods, but it's also easy to become overwhelmed and form bad habits. Whether you are new to genealogy, want to refresh your skills, or learn best practices, this course will set you on the right path to getting the most out of your family history research. Topics include: how to record your findings, strategies for analyzing records, online research, and more.

This course includes three 90-minute classes; exclusive access to handouts and recordings of each presentation; and in-depth Q&A sessions with the instructor.


SCHEDULE

     
Tuesday, July 12
6:00-7:30 PM EDT
Class #1: The Basics
Students will learn the major principles of good genealogy research practice, how to apply these practices in researching a family tree, and the most important types of records used in genealogical research.
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Tuesday, July 19
6:00-7:30 PM EDT
Class #2: Researching
Students will learn the value of research logs, creating a research plan, finding aids and more. This session will delve into the many crucial techniques of planning and organizing your research.
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Tuesday, July 26
6:00-7:30 PM EDT
Class #3: Analyzing
Part of becoming an effective researcher includes learning the basics of genealogical citation. Learn how to question genealogical sources and citations to make sure your research is valid.
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JOIN THE LIVE SESSIONS

Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/96019937187

Meeting ID: 960 1993 7187

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COURSE MATERIALS

Class 1

Class 1 Handout

Class 1 Slides Worksheet

Class 1 Slides (large)

Class 1 Homework
 

Class 2

Class 2 Handout

Class 2 Slides Worksheet

Class 2 Slides (large)

Class 2 Homework

 

Class 3

Class 3 Handout

Class 3 Slides Worksheet

Class 3 Slides (large)

 

Additional Forms and Resources

Resource List

Land Abstraction Form

Probate Abstraction Form

Family Group Sheet

5-Generation Chart

Old Handwriting Tips

Research Plan Template

Research Log

Genealogy Research Map

 

RECORDED SESSIONS

Class #1: The Basics

Live Broadcast: July 12, 2022
Presented by: Ann G. Lawthers
Running Time: 1:33:30

Class #2: Researching

Live Broadcast: July 19, 2022
Presented by: Ann G. Lawthers
Running Time: 1:34:07

Class #3: Analyzing

Live Broadcast: July 26, 2022
Presented by: Ann G. Lawthers
Running Time: 1:19:00

 

INSTRUCTOR BIO

Ann Lawthers, Genealogist helps members and not-yet members with their family history research by providing lectures, courses, and hands-on workshops at the American Ancestors Research Center, at genealogical conferences across the country, and online. She is a graduate of Wellesley College and the Harvard School of Public Health, with Masters and Doctoral degrees in Health Policy. Her areas of particular interest include New England and New York, the Mid-Atlantic states, the southern colonies, Ireland, and migration patterns.