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Course image Electronic Resources: Organize & Publish a Family Tree
Intermediate Electives
EL-235: Electronic Resources: Organize & Publish a Family Tree
Course Summary:

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This course is designed to give students a wide view of genealogical organization systems available. Geared toward making a sound decision and investment in one’s genealogical software, this course will include cloud-based systems, online trees, desktop software, as well as a brief survey of alternative programs and systems for organizing and displaying genealogical research. 

Contact Hours: 18
Grading Scale: 70% Tests/30% Assignments
Course Length: 7 weeks
Course Content

MODULE 1
OVERVIEW & REVIEW OF TECHNOLOGY
Introduction
Genealogical Software
What is a GEDCOM File?
What is a Wiki?
What is “The Cloud?”
Decide Which is Right for You
Glossary

MODULE 2
GENEALOGY PROGRAMS FOR WINDOWS
Introduction
Family Tree Maker 2019
Legacy Family Tree Deluxe 9.0
RootsMagic 7
Ancestral Quest 16
Family Historian
Glossary

MODULE 3
GENEALOGY PROGRAMS FOR MACINTOSH
Introduction
Family Tree Maker 2019
Reunion
MacFamilyTree
Heredis 2021
Gramps
Running Windows on a Macintosh
Glossary
Suggested Reading

MODULE 4
ORGANIZING YOUR FAMILY TREES ONLINE
Introduction
Privacy Issues
Security Tips
Online Family Tree Websites
Glossary
Suggested Reading

MODULE 5
GENEALOGY MOBILE APPLICATIONS
Introduction
Genealogical Software Companion Apps
Website Companion Apps
Stand-Alone GEDCOM Viewer Apps
Miscellaneous Apps
Glossary
Suggested Reading

MODULE 6
STORING, ORGANIZING, ANALYZING & DISPLAYING RESEARCH PROGRAMS
Introduction
Cloud-Based Systems
Backup Systems
Other Miscellaneous Programs
Spreadsheets
Glossary
Suggested Reading