Enrollment options
NOTE: This course requires compulsory textbooks to be ordered.
- Genealogy Standards, 2nd Edition by Board for Certification of Genealogists
- Mastering Genealogical Proof by Thomas W. Jones
Optional Print Course Material: Analysis and Skills Mentoring - Part 2
*Course materials will only be sent to students who are registered in the course.
The Analysis and Skills Mentoring 2 is designed to promote the quality of the work every family historian and genealogist alike should strive to achieve. This course is a continuation of the teaching, testing and consulting method. The subjects addressed cover the Intermediate Level studies. Complete all prerequisites before starting AS2. An integral part of this practical program includes discussing your completed assignments. You'll receive personalized advice and help toward improving your skills.
26-week course. Though you can take six months to submit all the assignments and complete the private one-on-one consultations, this course takes an average of 36-40 hours of hands-on work. We give extra time to book consultation appointments, allowing for flexible scheduling. Realistically, you can finish this course in 8 weeks like the other courses you've taken. Feel free to slow down and take your time as well.
COURSE INTRODUCTION
General Notes & Overview
The Learning Process
Course Guidelines
COURSE DETAILS & INSTRUCTIONS
Virtual Meeting - A&S General Discussion
Course Reading Materials - Part 1
Required Reading
Exercises
Course Study Check
Assignments 1 to 3
Private - First Consultation Appointment
Course Study Check
Assignments 4 to 6
Course Reading Materials - Part 2
About the Scholarly Article for Review
Virtual Meeting - A&S-Part 2 Article Review
Assignment 7
Course Study Check
Private - Second Consultation Appointment
SUPPLEMENTAL COURSE READING
Citing Your Sources
Core Elements
Elements for Original Sources
Elements for Derivative Sources
Elements for Narrative Sources
Elements for Online Sources
Structure
Census Example (Fictitious)
Vital Record Examples
Book Examples
Chapter/Article Examples
Website Examples
Database Example
Digital Image Example
Transcriptions, Abstractions, and Extractions
Timelines
Genealogical Proof Standard
Analysis Process
Scholarly Article Interpretation
How to Read & Study a Scholarly Article
First Reading
Second Reading
Third Reading
Fourth Reading
Reading NGSQ Articles
Studying versus Reading
Studying the NGSQ Article
Recommended Reading
NGSQ Scholarly Article for Review
Additional Reading