International Institute of Genealogical Studies

Analysis and Skills Mentoring Program-Part 1

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This course is at the Basic Level; however, if you do not have basic methodology knowledge, this course could be difficult to complete. It is recommended that you complete or have knowledge of what is taught in the Methodology - Part 1: Getting Started and Methodology - Part 2: Organizing and Skill-Building courses as a bare minimum before attempting this course. Ideally, it is recommended to complete all the Basic Level Methodology courses to help you understanding what is being taught in this course.

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Course Content

Course Introduction: • General Notes; • The Learning Process

Course Guidelines & Instructions: • Introductory Questionnaire; • Public - Virtual Meeting - GENERAL Discussion

Course Reading Materials: • Required Reading

Practical Exercises


Assignments 1 to 3
: • Assignment Answer Example; • Points of Consideration in Answering; • Written Example of a Research Plan; • Assignment 1; • Assignment 2; • Assignment 3

Private - First Consultation Appointment

Scholarly Article Interpretation: • Article Review; • First Reading; • Second Reading; • Third Reading; • Fourth Reading; • Required Reading

Assignments 4 and 5: • Assignment 4; • Assignment 5

Public - Virtual Meeting - ARTICLE REVIEW
Private - Second Consultation Appointment
At the discretion of the instructor, if required, an additional assignment may be given

Questionnaire


Supplemental Course Reading: • Ethics in Genealogy; • Codes of Ethics

Citing Your Sources: • Core Elements for Original Sources; • Core Elements for Derivative Sources; • Core Elements for Online Sources; • Structure; • Census Example (Fictitious); • Vital Record Examples; • Book Examples; • Chapter/Article Examples; • Website Examples; • Database Example; • Digital Image Example; • Recommended Reading

Evidence Analysis: • Genealogical Proof Standard; • Recommended Reading

Virtual Meeting - Article Review

Suggested Additional Reading: • Books; • Websites

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