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 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 consisted of an intensive study of the types of information and how to gather it. We looked at how to organize this information, the research process, and even your genealogical office. Strategies for planning your project and for using original records completed 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
Effective Searching
Locating Research Already Done Or In Progress
Published Family Histories = Research Already Done
Locating Other Researchers = Work In Progress
Taking Notes during Research
Consistency In Format & Use Of Abbreviations
Recording
The Five Essential Parts of a Good Record
Use of Transcript or Abstract Forms
Recording Family Sources
Written Sources
Recording Civil Registration/Vital Records/Vital Statistics
Module 2
Step 4: Effective Searching & Recording ... Continued
Recording ... Continued
Recording Census
Recording Parish & Other Religious Registers
Phonetic Spellings
Foundlings Names
Calendar Changes
Julian & Gregorian Calendars & The Lost 11 days
Old Style & New Style
Genealogical Surprises
Recording Parish Registers with Patronymics
Recording Probate
Recording Land Records
Recording DNA
Module 3
Step 5: Documentation
Introduction
Required Reading
Recording & Copying The Relevant Items
What Can You Copy?
Before You Visit an Archive or Repository
Obtaining Copies from FamilySearch
Module 4
Step 6: Presenting & Preserving Your Research
Presenting 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
Step 6: Presenting & Preserving Your Research ... Continued
Presenting Your Research ... Continued
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
Step 6: Presenting & Preserving Your Research ... Continued
Preserving Your Research
Stop & Write Up Frequently
Survival of Your Research
Share With Others
Writing a Family History
Guides
General Considerations in Writing
Simple Ways to Organize Your Book
Narrative Accounts
Telling the Story as a Descendancy
Telling the Story Along Ancestral Lines
One Surname
Matrilineal Descent
Several (or all) Ancestors
Telling the Story as Descendants & Ancestors of a Pivotal Couple
Family Reference Book
Theme Approach
Sources-based Approach
'How I Did It' Account
Combinations
Your Final Say - Disposal of Your Research After Your Death
Recommended Reading & Resources
Appendix
Useful Forms
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