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Course image Methodology - Part 6: Professional Preparation and Practice
Advanced Methodology
Course Summary:
Optional Print Course Material: Methodology 6 - Professional Preparation and Practice
*Course materials will only be sent to students who are registered in the course.
This course examines the specific needs of the researcher-for-hire, touching on a variety of topics including experience and education; a review of research standards; peer-body certification or accreditation; business planning and office organization; the kinds of services to offer; setting fees; and promotion and marketing ideas to heighten your profile.
Professional standards are equally applicable to the serious family historian who wishes to construct proof arguments, write articles or compile a worthy family history.
Contact Hours: 18
Grading Scale: 70% Tests/30% Assignments
Course Length: 8 weeks
Course Content
MODULE 1
EDUCATION
Terminology
Professional Requirements
Networking
Brief Review of Research Standards
Genealogical Proof Standard
MODULE 2
BUSINESS SERVICES AND OFFICE
Business Planning
Home Library
Research Services
Specialties
Marketing Your Services
MODULE 3
CLIENT MANAGEMENT
Answering Enquiries
Who Is This Potential Client?
Working With Colleagues
The Professional Image
MODULE 4
RESEARCH PLANNING & REPORTING
Research Planning
Report Writing
Reports for Law Firms
Reviewing Your Report
Audio Recordings
MODULE 5
OTHER OPTIONS — WRITING, LECTURING & TEACHING
Writing
Copyright
Lecturing/Speaking
Teaching
Preparation & Planning
Heir Tracing
Private Investigator
Tours
Land/Title Searching
Broadcaster
Editor
Photographer
MODULE 6
ETHICS
Standards and Guidelines
APG Code of Ethics
Copyright & the Law
Liability and Fraud
Ethical Accountability & Planning
MODULE 1
EDUCATION
Terminology
Professional Requirements
Networking
Brief Review of Research Standards
Genealogical Proof Standard
MODULE 2
BUSINESS SERVICES AND OFFICE
Business Planning
Home Library
Research Services
Specialties
Marketing Your Services
MODULE 3
CLIENT MANAGEMENT
Answering Enquiries
Who Is This Potential Client?
Working With Colleagues
The Professional Image
MODULE 4
RESEARCH PLANNING & REPORTING
Research Planning
Report Writing
Reports for Law Firms
Reviewing Your Report
Audio Recordings
MODULE 5
OTHER OPTIONS — WRITING, LECTURING & TEACHING
Writing
Copyright
Lecturing/Speaking
Teaching
Preparation & Planning
Heir Tracing
Private Investigator
Tours
Land/Title Searching
Broadcaster
Editor
Photographer
MODULE 6
ETHICS
Standards and Guidelines
APG Code of Ethics
Copyright & the Law
Liability and Fraud
Ethical Accountability & Planning