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Writing is an essential part of the work of a professional genealogist. Whether you choose to lecture, research for clients, or write content for others, it is important to not only know how to write but to understand how to incorporate various kinds of writing into your business. This course looks at the different types of writing you may do as a working genealogist and gives tips for resources to help further your knowledge of writing. In this course we will examine continuing education, writing client reports, business writing, writing for societies and for editors.
Course Content
Module 1
Introduction
Note about Web Addresses
Websites
Introduction to Writing
Have you asked yourself what makes a good writer?
Education
Books and Websites
Books
Websites
College Courses
The National Institute for Genealogical Studies
Writers Digest University
Improving Your Skills Through Writing Groups and Writing Practice
Benefits of Writing Groups
Types of Writing Groups
Writing Practice Groups
Read and Critique Groups
Writer Support Group
Writing Workshops
Project Based Writing Groups
Boot Camp Writing Groups
What to Know about Writing Groups
Creating a Writing Group
Professional Organizations and Writers Resources
Professional Organizations
Australian Society of Authors
Chicago Writers Association
The International Society of Family History Writers and Editors
Military Writers Society of America
The National Association of Writers Groups U.K.
Writers Resources
The Writer Magazine
Writers Digest Magazine
Final Thoughts
Module 2
Writing World Online
Websites
Introduction to Writing Online
Blogs
Blogging Tips
Social Media
Facebook
Twitter
Google+
Other Social Media Avenues
Marketing
Website Content
About Us
Your Uniqueness
About Us Example Conten
Contact Information
Products and Service
Events
Example Events Page Content
Example Lectures Content Page
Example Disclosure Policy Content
Validation
Resources
Other considerations
Final Thoughts
Additional Resources
Books
Module 3
Business of Genealogy Writing
Websites
Required Reading
Introduction to Genealogy Business Writing
Writing Your Bio
Identify your audience
Write in third person
Three types of bios
What goes into a bio?
Bio Examples
Correspondence and Proposal Writing
Example 1
Example 2
Tips on Correspondence and Proposal Writing
Lectures
Speaking Contracts
Steps to Creating a Lecture
Components of a Lecture
PowerPoint Slides
Example Slides from Engaging the Next Generation
Syllabus Materials
Example Syllabus for Engaging the Next Generation
Speaking Notes
Additional Lecture and Workshop Resources
Final Thoughts on Lectures
Case Studies and Proof Analysis
Final Thoughts
Additional Resources
Books
Module 4
Writing for Societies and Organizations
Websites
Introduction to Writing Societies & Organizations
Writing for Organizations
Agenda
Example Agenda for Seminar Day Meeting
Presidents Report
Example Presidents Report for Newsletter
Secretary Minutes
Tips for Taking Minutes
Tips for Writing Minutes
Distribution of Minutes
Indexing Projects
Starting an Online Project
Starting a Printed Project
Transcription, Abstract, and Extract Projects
Transcription
Abstracts
Extracts
Writing and Editing
An Editors Duties
Layout Considerations
Writing Contests
Groups with Writing Contests
General Guidelines for Creating a Writing Contest
Create Categories
Submission Style
Set Deadlines
Set Boundaries
Judging
Marketing the Contest
Final Thoughts
Module 5
Research Reports
Websites
Required Reading
Standards for a Genealogical Research Report
Why do we need a proper genealogical report?
Types of Reports
Narrative Type of Report
Report Formatted by a Genealogical Program
Letter Report
Formal Report
Essential Elements of a Formal Report
The Working Background
The Body of the Report
Closing
Technical and Other Hints
Style guides
Format
Number your pages
Appearance and style
Paper
Word processing assistance
Enclosures
Citing Your Sources
Citation Components and Elements
Core Elements for Original Sources
Core Elements for Derivative Sources
Core Elements for Online Sources
Citation Examples
Suggestions For Census Returns
Suggestions For Other Sources
Book and bibliographic citation
Article in journal or magazine
Letter
Email
Listserve message
Website
Database
Bibliography Notes
Books
Articles
Module 6
Articles, Books, and Courses
Websites
Introduction to Writing Articles, Books & More
Articles and Guides
Photo and Document Captions
Caption Tips
Caption Examples
Who To Write For
Australian Family Tree Connections
Discover Your Ancestors
Family Chronicle
Family Tree Magazine
The In-Depth Genealogist
Internet Genealogy
Irish Lives Remembered
Irish Root
National Genealogical Society or Other Societies
Who Do You Think You Are?
Writing Guides
Legacy Family Tree
Genealogical.com
Article Idea Pitch Components
Educational Courses
The National Institute for Genealogical Studies
Local Societies and Libraries
Book Projects
Family Histories
What to Include in a Family History
Biography
An Entire Family History
Photo Books
Personal Book Projects
Branching Out: Genealogy for Kids
eBooks
Publishing Routes
Final Thoughts
Additional Resources |
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