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| NOTE: This course requires the student to provide a 30-minute presentation online. Also, being a "hands on" course, the assignments are due in a timely fashion which will allow us to advertise your presentation. This course focuses on the skills needed to present genealogical-related lectures to a variety of audiences. It is a “hands on” course where the student will develop all aspects of the lecturing process including the proposal and biographical sketch; marketing; syllabus material; creating lecture slides; and much more. In order to complete this course, the student must develop and give a 30-minute lecture to an audience of students and/or genealogical society members virtually via the National Institute for Genealogical Studies’ Virtual Learning Room. Course Content Module 1 Introduction Introduction to Genealogical Speaking/Lecturing Why Be a Genealogy Speaker? Take Inventory and Document Your Reputation Create a Biography Create a Genealogy Resume Update, Update, Update Conclusion Practical Exercises Module 2 Building Your Presentation Websites Creating a Lecture Description Creating a Syllabus or Handout Creating Lecture Slides Slide Presentation Software Tips for Effective Lecture Slides Virtual Lectures Required Equipment Advantages and Disadvantages of Virtual Presentations Practical Exercises Module 3 Building Speaking Skills Websites Practice, Practice and More Practice Join a Speaking Organization It’s Show Time! Practical Tips for Genealogy Presenters The Q&A Conundrum The Post Mortem Dealing with Disaster Practical Exercises Module 4 Building Your Business Websites Note about your Final 30-Minute Lecture Setting Your Rate Start Local Answering a Call for Papers Preparing Your Response Speaking Contract What a Speaking Contract Should Cover Other Legalese Marketing Your Business A Final Word on Social Media Memberships Email Signature Newsletter Articles The Presentation Conclusion Practical Exercises Module 5 Actions & Timeline For Lecturing Course of Action Timeline and Outcome Practical Exercises Module 6 Final 30-Minute Lecture Guidelines & Instructions Lecture Date/Time Lecture Components Uploading Instructions Final Grading Process Lecture Procedure Final Course Grade Final Comments Appendix | ||||||||||||||||||
