The objective of this course is to teach you how to effectively search and record your information.
Just to recap: 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.
COURSE CONTENT
Module 1
Step 4: Effective Searching & Recording
Locating Research Already Done Or In Progress
Published Family Histories = Research Already Done
Locating Other Researchers = Work In Progress
Notebooks
Consistency In Format & Use Of Abbreviations
Recording
The Five Essential Parts of a Good Record
Today''s Date
Citation of Source
Condition of Record
The Purpose of Your Search
What You Found - Exactly & Completely
Use of Transcript or Abstract Forms
Recording Family Sources
Written Sources
Family Bibles
Letters
Oral Sources
Visual Sources
Artefacts
Recording Civil Registratioon (Vital Statistics)
Module 2
Recording ... Continued
Recording Census
Census Running Log
Census Transcript
Recording Parish & Other Religious Registers
The International Genealogical Index (IGI)
Phonetic Spellings
Foundlings'' Names
Calendar Changes
Old Style & New Style
Julian & Gregorian Calendars & ''The Lost 11 days''
Genealogical Surprises
Recording Parish Registers with Patronymics
Recording Probate
Recording Land Records
Module 3
Step 5: Documentation
Recording & Photocopying The Revelant Items
What Can You Photocopy?
LDS Request for Photocopies
Census Records, Books, Microfilm or Microfiche Form
General Microfilm & Microfiche
IGI & Sources Form (31831)
Module 4
Step 6: Presenting & Preserving Your Research
Accuracy & Ethical Considerations In Publishing Data
Synthesis Of Research Results
Standard Methods of Synthesis of Research Results
Biography Synopsis
Family Group Record
Surname Descent Chart
Pedigree Chart
Standard Pedigree Chart & Birth Brief
Ahnentafel or Continental Pedigree
Circular & Fan Pedigree Charts
Decorative Pedigree Charts
Module 5
Descendancy Chart
Computer Format
Narrative Format or Paragraph Pedigree
Sun Charts
Decorative Descent Charts
Family Tree or Drop-Line Chart
Computer Software Programme Ancestor Notes
The Ancestorgraph
Charts for Other Interests
Module 6
Preserving Your Research
Stop & Write Up Frequently
Share With Others
Writing a Family History
Guides
General Considerations in Writing
Simple Ways to Organize Your Book
Narrative Accounts
Family Reference Book
Theme Approach
Sources-based Approach
''How I Did It'' Account
Combinations
Survival of Your Research
Your Final Say - Disposal of Your Research After Your Death
Reference Materials
Books
Coures
Appendix: Useful Forms
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