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'''Presenter:''' Ari Wilkins. '''Class level:''' All | '''Presenter:''' Ari Wilkins. '''Class level:''' All | ||
=== <u>July 5, 2018</u> === | |||
'''Class topic:''' "Choosing Details: The Secret to Compelling Stories" | |||
'''Description:''' When it comes to converting research into narratives, the devil is in the details. The secret to writing compelling ancestor profiles and stories lies in choosing the details (facts) that will bring their stories to life for readers. As it delves into the power of details to engage imaginations and connect hearts, this class will address how we as researchers-cum-writers can avoid overwhelming readers with so many facts that they nod off before they ever get to the good parts of our stories. We’ll also examine where to find details that add socio-historical context to stories, how to manage the typical problems of having too much or too little information about our ancestors, and the ethical issues in picking and choosing what we share about our ancestors. | |||
'''Presenter:''' Laura Hedgecock. '''Class level:''' Beginner | |||
=== <u>July 19, 2018</u> === | |||
'''Class topic:''' "Source Citations: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly" | |||
'''Description:''' How do you document the death certificate you found in your grandmothers stash of papers? How about the tidbit of information you discovered on a website or in a book? Use a source citation to help others trace your research steps and to give your genealogy findings credibility.You might need to create a source citation when creating a new source on FamilySearch Family Tree, uploading a source to your Ancestry tree, entering a source into your personal database, or when writing a family history book. Designed for the beginning genealogist, this session will focus on defining source citations and and the need to use them. Many genealogists wish they could go back to their beginner days and cite all of their sources, so why not start off right! Learn the who, what, where, and when method of creating your source citations and give your research some credibility. | |||
'''Presenter:''' Diana Elder. '''Class level:''' Beginner | |||
== Databases and Software☁ == | == Databases and Software☁ == | ||