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== Analysis Strategies for Brick Wall Ancestors == | == Analysis Strategies for Brick Wall Ancestors == | ||
After you attend this class you will know how to overcome roadblocks in your research. You will enjoy learning how to use some new tech tools for the tenacious researcher. (This is an advanced class). | After you attend this class you will know how to overcome roadblocks in your research. You will enjoy learning how to use some new tech tools for the tenacious researcher. (This is an advanced class). | ||
Click [http://ogdenfamilyhistoryconference.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Syllabus-Analysis-Strategies.pdf HERE for the Syllabus] | |||
== Descendant Research: Find and Add Distant Cousins to your Tree == | == Descendant Research: Find and Add Distant Cousins to your Tree == | ||
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== Finding German Places of Origin == | == Finding German Places of Origin == | ||
The objective of this class is to understand record types in the United States and Germany that can lead you to your German immigrant ancestor’s hometown. | The objective of this class is to understand record types in the United States and Germany that can lead you to your German immigrant ancestor’s hometown. | ||
Click [http://ogdenfamilyhistoryconference.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Syllabus-Finding-German-Places-of-Origin.docx HERE for the Syllabus] | |||
== Genealogy Standards for Beginners, part 1: The Basics == | == Genealogy Standards for Beginners, part 1: The Basics == | ||
Let’s take a detailed look at each of the guidelines and policies that every beginning researcher should know in order to avoid having to “do it all over again” later. This class will cover data entry standards, research tracking, basic research guidelines, and temple ordinance reservation policies. | Let’s take a detailed look at each of the guidelines and policies that every beginning researcher should know in order to avoid having to “do it all over again” later. This class will cover data entry standards, research tracking, basic research guidelines, and temple ordinance reservation policies. | ||
Click [http://ogdenfsl.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/3-Standards-TheBasics.pdf HERE for the Syllabus] | |||
'''Audience Level:''' Beginner. | '''Audience Level:''' Beginner. | ||
== Genealogy Standards for Beginners, part II: Making the Grade == | == Genealogy Standards for Beginners, part II: Making the Grade == | ||
Let’s take a look at the broadly accepted standards and practices that make it possible for us to actually “prove” a relationship, produce credible work, and publish accurate findings. This class will cover the Genealogical Proof Standard, writing and citation techniques, and standards for working with DNA results. | Let’s take a look at the broadly accepted standards and practices that make it possible for us to actually “prove” a relationship, produce credible work, and publish accurate findings. This class will cover the Genealogical Proof Standard, writing and citation techniques, and standards for working with DNA results. | ||
Click [http://ogdenfsl.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/28-StandardsII-MakingTheGrade.pdf HERE for the syllabus] | |||
'''Audience Level:''' Beginner | '''Audience Level:''' Beginner | ||
== Germanic Research for Beginners == | == Germanic Research for Beginners == | ||
The objective of this class is to learn the basics needed to begin researching ancestors in German speaking areas. | The objective of this class is to learn the basics needed to begin researching ancestors in German speaking areas. | ||
Click [http://ogdenfamilyhistoryconference.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Syllabus-Germanic-Research-for-Beginners-2017.docx HERE for the Syllabus] | |||
== How to Start Your Family History == | == How to Start Your Family History == | ||
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== PERSI and Its 8,000 Periodicals == | == PERSI and Its 8,000 Periodicals == | ||
After you attend this class you will know about the vast resources available in periodicals. You will know how to access the index to more than 8,000 periodicals and how to read them and how to obtain copies for articles of interest. | After you attend this class you will know about the vast resources available in periodicals. You will know how to access the index to more than 8,000 periodicals and how to read them and how to obtain copies for articles of interest. | ||
Click [http://ogdenfamilyhistoryconference.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Syllabus-PERSI-Final.pdf HERE for the syllabus] | |||
== RootsMagic: Your Offline Home for Your Online Research == | == RootsMagic: Your Offline Home for Your Online Research == | ||
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== Tips for Genealogical Research == | == Tips for Genealogical Research == | ||
In this class, you will learn various tips that will increase the quality of your research and efficiency of work. These are a few of the tips that the presenter has gathered in nearly 30 of his own research and as a Research Consultant at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. You should keep this list of tips handy and review them periodically as you grow as a family history researcher. | In this class, you will learn various tips that will increase the quality of your research and efficiency of work. These are a few of the tips that the presenter has gathered in nearly 30 of his own research and as a Research Consultant at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. You should keep this list of tips handy and review them periodically as you grow as a family history researcher. | ||
Click [http://ogdenfamilyhistoryconference.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Syllabus-Tips-for-Genealogical-Research_Juengling.odt HERE for the syllabus] | |||
== Visualizing Historical Boundaries == | == Visualizing Historical Boundaries == | ||
After you attend this class you will know how to locate images of historical boundaries and overlay them on Google Earth. You will learn how to use them for detailed research analysis. | After you attend this class you will know how to locate images of historical boundaries and overlay them on Google Earth. You will learn how to use them for detailed research analysis. | ||
Click [http://ogdenfamilyhistoryconference.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Syllabus-Visualizing-Historical-Boundaries.pdf HERE for the Syllabus] | |||
== Why Some People Should NOT Write a Book! 7 Great Reasons Why YOU Must! == | == Why Some People Should NOT Write a Book! 7 Great Reasons Why YOU Must! == | ||
The session presenters will discuss the importance of publishing personal, family and social histories – and the use of related genealogical research publications – to reach a broader audience beyond one’s own immediate family members. One great reason to publish histories of this kind is to enable researchers (from novice to expert) to search and discover your work and the unique information it contains. Session topics will include the importance of print ''and'' digital versions of your work, ISBNs, registering works with the Library of Congress, making the work available through '''''Family Search Online Book Collection''''', worldwide distributin/access to your work and other essentials for making your work available to anyone. Examples of recent publications will be presented and a case study regarding the search and discovery of a “lost” ancestor using a variety of research methods and sources. | The session presenters will discuss the importance of publishing personal, family and social histories – and the use of related genealogical research publications – to reach a broader audience beyond one’s own immediate family members. One great reason to publish histories of this kind is to enable researchers (from novice to expert) to search and discover your work and the unique information it contains. Session topics will include the importance of print ''and'' digital versions of your work, ISBNs, registering works with the Library of Congress, making the work available through '''''Family Search Online Book Collection''''', worldwide distributin/access to your work and other essentials for making your work available to anyone. Examples of recent publications will be presented and a case study regarding the search and discovery of a “lost” ancestor using a variety of research methods and sources. | ||
[[Category:Family History Centers]] | [[Category:Family History Centers]] | ||