Enrollment options
Note: This course requires compulsory materials to be ordered. The book is available at GenealogyStore.com
- Mills, Elizabeth Shown, Professional Genealogy: A manual for researchers, writers, editors, lecturers and librarians (2001; reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, Inc., 2012).
Optional Print Course Material: Writing for Genealogy: Articles, Blogs, Research Reports and so much more
*Course material will only be sent to students who are registered in the course.
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 Length: 7 weeks
MODULE 1
INTRODUCTION
Introduction to Writing
Education
Books and Websites
Improving Your Skills Through Writing Groups and Writing Practice
Writer’s Resources
MODULE 2
WRITING WORLD ONLINE
Introduction to Writing Online
Blogs
Social Media
Marketing
Website Content
MODULE 3
BUSINESS OF GENEALOGY WRITING
Introduction to Genealogy Business Writing
Writing Your Bio
Correspondence and Proposal Writing
Lectures
Syllabus Materials
Case Studies and Proof Analysis
MODULE 4
WRITING FOR SOCIETIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
Introduction to Writing Societies & Organizations
Writing for Organizations
Indexing Projects
Transcription, Abstract, and Extract Projects
Writing and Editing
Writing Contests
MODULE 5
RESEARCH REPORTS
Standards for a Genealogical Research Report
Essential Elements of a Formal Report
The Working Background
The Body of the Report
Technical and Other Hints
Citing Your Sources
Suggestions For Other Sources
Bibliography Notes
MODULE 6
ARTICLES, BOOKS, AND COURSES
Introduction to Writing Articles, Books & More
Articles and Guides
Photo and Document Captions
Who To Write For
Writing Guides
Article Idea Pitch Components
Educational Courses
Book Projects
Publishing Routes