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From
computerizing your records and surfing
the Net, to organization, there
is something for every level of
experience.
Please see my upcoming appearances
by clicking
here.
Why Computerize Your Genealogy
- offers an overview of computers
in general, and then shows how computers
can help to cut down on wasted time,
errors, and duplication for genealogists.
Pitfalls in New England Research
- offers a look at the various
main record types of New England
and some of the problems to be aware
of when researching.
Midwest Migration - with
the use of maps, genealogists are
shown some of the major migration
routes that moved their ancestors
from the 13 original colonies, on
to the mid-west.
Getting the Most from Online
Research - offers a look at
some of the pitfalls to avoid when
using online services and the Internet
to aid you in your research. Examples
are used to show how to tailor your
requests and what you can expect
in return.
Organize, Organize, Organize
- offers an in depth look at
how to avoid the "paper trap" with
filing in conjunction with various
genealogy programs which can help
keep track of where your research
stands, what you plan to research
next, and how peripheral programs
can keep your database more accurate.
Using Family History Centers
- offers an in depth look at
the resources and capabilities of
local Family History Centers, including
what to expect in regards to fiche,
CDs, and research aids. Examples
are given showing what resources
would be of use and based on the
type of research being done.
Organizing Your Family History
On Your Computer - offers suggestions
for how to organize your scanned
photographs and documents and looks
at creative ways to keep track of
all those family stories you have
transcribed.
Essential Software Utilities for
Genealogists - shows genealogists
what other programs can help in
organizing, evaluating and building
their family history.
Effective Searching on the 'Net
- shows how the different search
engines and databases work with
your information and how to finesse
it to get the results you are hoping
for.
Welcome to RootsWeb: An Overview
- shows the ins and outs of
this massive site and how best to
use it to the benefit of your research.
Queries, Queries Everywhere
- shows genealogists how to
write effective queries, where to
post them, and how to search them
on the Internet.
Internet: What's Free and
What's Not - helps genealogists
to understand the ramifications
of copyright, what types of sites
are free and an overview of commercial
sites and what they offer.
Can You Show Me the Off-Ramp to
My Family? - offers a light
hearted look at the trials and tribulations
of finding ancestors online. (Luncheon
talk)
Reaching Your Cousins Via the
Internet - offers a look at
some important points to keep in
mind when designing a family history
web page. For a sound byte from
this lecture, please
click here.
Party Lines on the Internet:
Genealogy Chat Areas - takes
a look at real time chat areas on
the Internet, explaining the ins
and outs of the technology, etiquette,
and shorthand.
I Found It Online: Separating
Fact from Fiction - shows researchers
how to evaluate the Web sites found
to determine how reliable the information
is.
Documentation and Evidence for
Electronic Sources - looks at
the different sources now available
on CD-ROM and through the Internet,
offering examples of proper source
citations.
Online Interaction: Using Query
Boards, Newsgroups, Mailing Lists
and Lookup Exchanges - shows
researchers the differences between
these four types of online communication.
Pros and cons of each are examined
along with information on how to
locate such discussion areas.
Understanding What Genealogy
Software Can Do - looks at what
genealogy database software should
be able to do and what you should
expect from your genealogy program.
Examples are taken from many of
today's leading software packages.
Your Research Trip: Plan Ahead
Online - looks at the different
ways you can plan and prepare online
for a research trip, including arranging
travel, hotel, car along with research
preparations.
Scanners: Not Just for Photos
- looks at scanners and how
they can help you expand the "life"
of your ancestor through digitizing
records as well as scanning slides
and microfilm.
If I Knew Then What I Know Now
- looks at some of the assumptions
and mistakes made early in research
when a researcher just doesn't know
any better.
Additional lectures can be created
upon request. Above lectures can
be altered to fit theme or needs
of society. More lectures coming
soon.
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