The objective of this course is to teach you how to manage your genealogical project.
If you recall, during Methodology-Part 1: Getting Started and Methodology-Part 2: Organizing and Skillbuilding we reminded you often that there are many ways to approach your genealogical project. We also made you aware that there are many ways of getting yourself organized; what is important is to choose a system that works for you.
Methodology-Part 3: More Strategies and Methodology-Part 4: Effective Searching and Recording continue from the first two Basic Methodology courses, providing you with different methods of managing your genealogical project.
Methodology-Part 3: More Strategies will consist of an intensive study of the types of information and how to gather it. We shall look at how to organize this information, the research process, and even your genealogical office. Strategies for planning your project and for using original records complete the course.
Methodology-Part 4: Effective Searching and Recording deals with what to look for in the main sources and how to record it. We then discuss the many methods of synthesizing your research results for presentation and preservation.
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Course Content
Module 1
More Strategies!
Definitions
Genealogy & Family History
Abbreviations Used in Family History
Symbols
Abbreviated & Latin Words
The Six Steps To Success
Step 1: Defining Your Goals
Goals
Specific Objectives
End Product
Points to Ponder
Module 2
Step 2: Learning The Basics
Types of Information & Tips on Gathering It
Gathering Oral Information
Successful Taping of Oral Histories
The Formal Interview
After the Interview
Gathering Written Information
Spelling
Writing Letters
Gathering Visual Information
Gathering Artefacts
Storage Of Archival Materials
Rule #1 Do Not Do Anything That Is Not Reversible
Rule #2 Protect From Damage By Light, Heat, Dirt, Handling & Chemicals
Care of Heritage Fabrics
Storage of Oral Information
Storage of Written Information
Storage of Visual Information
Storage of Artefacts
Module 3
Organizing Your Information
Organization of Facts (Data)
Computers
Card indexes
File Folders
Indexed Binders
Organization of Oral Information
Organization of Written Information
Organization of Visual Information
Organization of Artefacts
Organizing Your Home Base
At Your Desk
In Your Office
Note on Computer Back-ups
Building a Basic Library
Your Fiche Machine & Fiche Collection
Finding Supplies
Module 4
Organizing The Research Process
Office Procedures
Dealing with Incoming Paperwork
Dealing with Family History Society Journals
Your Bibliography File!
Keeping Track of FamilySearch Center Microforms
Multi-Purpose Number Sheet
Numbering Systems
Relationships
Lists of Ancestral Names & Places
Calculating An Exact Birth Date
Knowing Your Repositories
Government Departments
Public Libraries
Local History Libraries and Archives
University Libraries
Archives and County Record Offices
Ethnic Organizations and Embassies
Specialist Libraries: Religious, Armed Forces & Occupational
FamilySearch Centers
The Internet
Family History and Genealogy Societies
Knowing Your Sources
Background Information
Geographical Tools
Historical Tools
Methodology Tools
Family Tools
Finding Aids
Genealogical Sources
Original Records
Derivative Sources
Module 5
Step 3: Deciding On Strategies For Research
Planning Your Project
Deduction, Assumption and Hypotheses
The Danger of Undefined Assumptions
Making Hypotheses from Facts, Estimates and Deduction
Standard Set of Estimates
Testing the Hypothesis
Pedigree Analysis
Research Ideas Log and Research Log
Use of Record Agents and Genealogists
What Do I Take with Me? The Research Briefcase
Other Ideas
Efficient Use of Time
Effective Use of Films on Loan at FamilySearch Centers
Module 6
Sources & Information
Original Sources
Derivative Sources
Strategy For Genealogical Research
Reasons and Strategies for Using the Main Original Sources
Using Civil Registration (Vital Statistics)
Using Censuses
Using Parish and Other Church Registers
Using Probate
Using Land Records
Where to Find the Sources
Finding Family Sources
Finding Civil Registration (Vital Statistics)
Finding Census
Finding Parish and Other Church Registers
Finding Probate
Finding Land Records
Finding Other Sources
Bibliography/Reference List
Books
Courses
Appendix: Useful Forms
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