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Thank you for registering for the online program, Building Your Genealogical Skills Online Course!
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. You will have access to the recordings, handouts, slides, and more until October 31, 2021.
Schedule
| Tuesday, June 22 6:00-7:30 PM EST |
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, June 29 6:00-7:30 PM EST |
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 6 6:00-7:30 PM EST |
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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Zoom Access Information
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+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
Meeting ID: 955 6234 4845
Use same access information for all three sessions.
COURSE HANDOUTS
Week 1
Handout
Slides (Large)
Slides (Worksheet)
Homework
Resource List
Week 2
Handout
Slides (Large)
Slides (Worksheet)
Homework
Week 3
Handout
Slides (Large)
Slides (Worksheet)
Document Activity Packet
Suggested Resources
Five Generation Chart
Annotated Research Log
Family Group Sheet
Genealogy Research Map
Research Log
Research Plan Template
Recorded Presentations and Videos
Class #1: The Basics
Class #2: Researching
Class #3: Analyzing
About our Speaker
Ann Lawthers, Genealogist is a graduate of Wellesley College and the Harvard School of Public Health, and has completed the Boston University Certificate in Genealogical Research program. She has conducted genealogical projects as an independent researcher. Ann’s areas of interest are New England and New York, the Mid-Atlantic, Ireland, Eastern Canada, and migration patterns.
Suggested Resources
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