Students who select this course already have some experience in genealogy, either self-taught or from a beginner’s course. They’re looking to enhance their research skills from home around their busy schedule but still receive an in-depth, institute-intense course, and build on their existing knowledge and experience. The course will expand their ability to find and analyze intermediate record types such as local and federal land, military, immigration, and naturalization, and find the underlying laws. They’ll also learn how to conduct research using best practices and following genealogical standards.
Homework will allow students to practice new skills and to work in original records. Understanding will be enhanced by a homework review session in the week that follows, instructor presence in a closed Facebook group the week following their class session, and a homework key.
Wednesdays, September 13–November 15, 2023
5:00–9:00 pm MDT
Tuition
Regular Price: $545.00
UGA Member Price: $495.00
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Level of Instruction
Intermediate
Technical Requirements
This course will meet online using Zoom Meetings. Sessions will be recorded for personal review and available for up to 30 days following the end of the course. Students are responsible to provide their own equipment and adequate bandwidth to participate actively in the course. Webcams and noise-cancelling headphones are strongly advised. Additional technical information will be sent to registered participants via email.
Required Online Accounts
Students should have a (free) FamilySearch account and either an Ancestry account or access to Ancestry at a nearby FamilySearch Center or other facility.
Homework
Homework assignments are designed to expand your skills. This course includes one assignment per lecture, or two per week, as well as two projects. The difficulty will vary based on your experience. If you are transitioning to intermediate work, if you are returning to research after some years away, or if you are tackling a method or record set that is new to you, it may take more time to complete an assignment. Therefore, we recommend you set aside a minimum of five (5) and preferably up to ten (10) hours per week to complete the homework.
Other Requirements
The following books will be helpful to understanding materials presented in the course and to completing homework, but are not required: Board for Certification of Genealogists Genealogy Standards, 2nd ed.; Val D. Greenwood The Researcher's Guide to American Genealogy, Part Two; Thomas W. Jones, Mastering Genealogical Proof; and Elizabeth Shown Mills Evidence Explained.
Facebook Group
There will be a closed Facebook Group dedicated to this course. Students may use it for discussion and announcements will be posted there by the Coordinator. Faculty members will periodically check and respond to posts in this group in the week following their presentation.
Certificate of Completion
Students will receive a certificate of completion if they have attended at least 16 of the 21 class sessions in person, unless otherwise approved, and either attended or watched each of the class sessions and submitted the required homework and project. The Technical Coordinator will maintain an attendance and homework submission roll. Registration to watch a recording will be considered adequate for “attendance” purposes.
Course Schedule
Times
Class Title
Instructor
Thursday, September 7th
5:00 pm
SLIG Virtual Orientation and Course Meet and Greets
September 13th
5:00–5:30 pm
Introductions & Questions
Lyttle
5:30–6:45 pm
Course Overview and Intellectual Property Concepts
Lyttle
7:15–8:30 pm
Immigration and Naturalization: Laws & Records
Venezia
8:30–9:00 pm
Introduction of the Project
Lyttle
September 20th
5:00–5:30 pm
Homework Review
Lyttle, Venezia
5:30–6:45 pm
The Genealogical Proof Standard: Sources, Information & Evidence
McGhie
7:15–8:30 pm
Strategies for Using Authored Works and Newspapers
Lyttle
September 27th
5:00–5:30 pm
Homework Review
McGhie, Lyttle
5:30–6:45 pm
Planning, Conducting & Recording Genealogical Research
Verifying BMD: Vital Records & Vital Record Alternatives
Philibert-Ortega
October 18th
5:00–5:30 pm
Homework Review
McGhie, Philibert-Ortega
5:30–6:45 pm
State and Local Land Records
Powell
7:15–8:30 pm
Introduction to Neighborhood Research
Lyttle
October 25th
5:00–5:30 pm
Homework Review
Powell, Lyttle
5:30–6:45 pm
The Census: Pre-1850 Strategies and Special Schedules
McGhie
7:15–8:30 pm
Probate: Wills and a Whole Lot More
Lyttle
November 1st
5:00–5:30 pm
Homework Review (REMINDER: Project due 11:59pm MT, November 3rd)
McGhie, Lyttle
5:30–6:45 pm
Legal Strategies: Foundations of Genealogical Research
Russell
7:15–8:30 pm
Finding Genealogical Evidence in Military Records
Strauss
November 8th
5:00–5:30 pm
(MST)
Homework Review
Russell, Strauss
5:30–6:45 pm
Transcribing & Abstracting Documents
Peters
7:15–8:30 pm
Constructing Proof Statements & Proof Summaries
Lyttle
November 15th
5:00–5:30 pm
Homework Review
Peters, Lyttle
5:30–6:45 pm
Research Ethics & Continuing Education
Lyttle
7:15–8:30 pm
Project Review
Lyttle
8:30–9:00 pm
Course Wrap-Up
Lyttle
Course 2: Introduction to Genetic Genealogy
Paul Woodbury, MEd, AG
In this hands-on course, students will master the basics of genetic genealogy research through hands-on application in a variety of investigative contexts. They will create testing plans incorporating such elements as which individuals to test, the types of tests to take and the companies to be used. They will also evaluate chances of success and needs for additional testing for a research objective given a set of test results, develop research plans given a set of DNA test results, and learn to abide by genetic genealogy ethics and standards. Participants will practice basic interpretation of Y-DNA, mitochondrial DNA, X-DNA and autosomal DNA evidence within the context of traditional document research and evaluation of Y-DNA and mtDNA.
Students will identify and evaluate likely relationships based on shared autosomal DNA and tree data, as well as explore possible sources of shared DNA for X-DNA matches. They will also interpret ethnicity reports for Y-DNA, mitochondrial DNA, and autosomal DNA test results and formulate estimates regarding ethnic origins of the first few generations of ancestry. Additional skills participants will gain will include performing modern research, creating “quick and dirty” trees in the pursuit of an objective, collaborating and corresponding with genetic cousins, correctly citing genetic genealogy sources, organizing research to enable discovery, evaluating which approaches and methodologies would be best to utilize in a given research case, and incorporating DNA evidence into genealogical proof arguments.
Students will receive written feedback on weeky homework assignments, in-class lab assistance, and a 15-minute DNA consultation to review a DNA goal, related results, and outline a research plan. (Consultations will be conducted outside of regular classroom hours by appointment.)
Thursdays, September 14–October 19, 2023 (no class October 12)
8:00 am–4:30 pm MDT
Tuition
Regular Price: $595.00
UGA Member Price: $545.00
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Level of Instruction
Intermediate
Prerequisites
Intermediate experience in document-based genealogical research; access to the autosomal DNA test results of at least one individual at one of the major DNA testing companies (23andMe, Ancestry, Family Tree DNA, MyHeritage).
Certificate of Completion
Students will receive a certificate of completion if they have attended or viewed all 18 lecture sessions. If able, they should also attend and participate in the two hands-on sessions.
Course Schedule
Times
Class Title
Instructor
September 14th
8:30–9:45am
Introduction to Genetic Inheritance
Woodbury
10:15–11:30am
DNA Testing Plans
Woodbury
1:00–2:15pm
Autosomal to X, Y and Z — Overview of Common Methodologies
Woodbury
2:45–4:00pm
Organizing Your DNA Matches
Leeds
4:00–4:30pm
Optional Homework Assignment
Tolman
September 21st
8:00–8:30am
Optional Homework Review
Tolman
8:30–9:45am
Y-DNA and mtDNA Analysis
Bush
10:15–11:30am
Ethnicity Analysis
Bush
1:00–2:15pm
Evaluating Shared Autosomal DNA and X-DNA
Larkin
2:45–4:00pm
DNA Case Studies
Johnson
4:00–4:30pm
Optional Homework Assignment
Tolman
September 28th
8:00–8:30am
Optional Homework Review
Tolman
8:30–9:45am
Company Tools Part I
Jorgensen
10:15–11:30am
Company Tools Part II
Jorgensen
1:00–2:15pm
Third Party Tools
Larkin
2:45–4:00pm
Hands On Practice
Tolman
4:00–4:30pm
Optional Homework Assignment
Tolman
October 5th
8:00– 8:30am
Optional Homework Review
Tolman
8:30–9:45am
Genealogy Standards and DNA
Stanbary
10:15–11:30am
Collaboration for DNA
Woodbury
1:00–2:15pm
DNA Case Studies — Choose Your Own Adventure
Woodbury
2:45–4:00pm
The Golden Rule: Clinical Tips to Manage Difficult Conversations
Stanbary
4:00–4:30pm
Optional Homework Assignment
Tolman
October 19th
8:00–8:30am
Optional Homework Review
Tolman
8:30–9:45am
Finding the Living
Johnson
10:15–11:30am
Writing About DNA — Intersections of DNA and Document Evidence
Bush
1:00–2:15pm
Bringing It All Together—Genetic Genealogy Escape Room
This course provides an opportunity for genealogists to gain hands-on experience solving two genealogical cases. This will help participants put their research skills into practice while providing structure and guidance. Students will analyze background information, create a research plan, conduct research online, track their findings, analyze and correlate information, and report on conclusions.
The cases in this course address two of the most common research challenges: 1) dealing with multiple people with the same name, and 2) resolving conflicting evidence. The instructors will walk students through the process and teach the research strategies necessary to solve the cases. This experience will help prepare participants to take the Advanced Evidence Analysis Practicum course or apply the skills to new research projects.
Students will work during the week on the case and then gather to discuss their progress with fellow classmates and the instructor. They will compare sources, strategies, and methodologies, discuss challenges, and receive guidance from the instructor. Students should plan 10–20 hours per week to work on the cases and record their findings.
Thursdays, October 19–November 16, 2023
9:00 am–1:30 pm MDT
Tuition
Regular Price: $545.00
UGA Member Price: $495.00
[Read More & View Course Schedule]
Level of Instruction
Intermediate
Technical Requirements
This course will meet online using Zoom Meetings. Students are responsible to provide their own equipment and adequate bandwidth to participate actively in the course. Webcams and noise-cancelling headphones are strongly advised. Additional technical information will be sent to registered participants via email. PLEASE NOTE: Students may need to acquire a month's subscription to Newspapers.com Publisher's Extra and Ancestry World Access based on the particulars of each case. The coordinator will communicate the specifics to students prior to class starting.
Certificate of Completion
Students must attend all class sessions and submit all homework in order to be eligible for a certificate of completion. When attendance conflicts arise, students may watch the recorded class sessions.
Course Schedule
Times
Class Title
Instructor
October 19th
9:00–10:15 am
Preparing to Tackle a Practicum Case
McGhie
10:30–11:45 am
Recording Your Research
McGhie
12:15–1:30 pm
Hands-on Research Planning for Case #1
McGhie
October 26th
9:00–10:15 am
Class Discussion on Progress on Case #1
McGhie
10:30–11:45 am
Conducting Efficient Research
McGhie
12:15–1:30 pm
Analysis Strategies for Working Case #1
McGhie
November 2nd
9:00–10:15 am
Class Discussion on Case #1 and Presentation of Solution
McGhie
10:30–11:45 am
Introduction to Case #2
Stanbary
12:15–1:30 pm
>Hands-on Research Planning for Case #2
Stanbary
November 9th
9:00–10:15 am
(MDT)
Class Discussion on Progress on Case #2
Stanbary
10:30–11:45 am
Analysis Strategies for Working Case #2
Stanbary
12:15–1:30 pm
Hands-on Research for Case #2
Stanbary
November 16th
9:00–10:15 am
Class Discussion on Progress on Case #2
Stanbary
10:30–11:45 am
Presentation of Solution to Case #2
McGhie
12:15–1:30 pm
Lessons for Working on Other Cases
McGhie
Course 4: Proving Your Pedigree with DNA
Karen Stanbary, MA, LCSW, CG
This hands-on course provides the opportunity for students to apply DNA analysis skills to the documentation of one ancestral line back to a second great-grandparent couple. The faculty offers practical step-by-step case examples. The schedule includes ample opportunity for the students to practice and apply the skills to their own research. Private, one-on-one consultation time with faculty is available.
At course completion, students will leave with:
A source-cited lineage, including proof of biological parentage that meets Genealogy Standards
A graphic descendant tree
A unique, student-generated “Golden Nuggets” Quicksheet
The course teaches integration of documentary and genetic evidence to achieve proof. It is best to learn the methodology on an easier case. Students select one ancestral line in advance. A good choice would be a well-documented line from a DNA test taker to a second great-grandparent couple that is free of unknown parentage and pedigree collapse. Optimally, the student will use test results from second and third cousins on each of the great-grandparents lines to filter and sort autosomal DNA match lists. The cousins can be serendipitous matches or those that result from targeted testing.
Schedule
Fridays, September 29–November 3, 2023 (no class October 20)
8:00 am–4:30 pm MDT
Course 5: Discovering Quaker Records – In the US and the British Isles
Steven W. Morrison, MPA
This course explores Quaker records in both the US and the British Isles. Although few in number Quakers left a mountain of records, with many originals now available online. Unique finding aids will help you locate records still residing in on-site repositories. Discover how Quakers’ historical origins and their views on the military and slavery affected their migration patterns across the US. Grasp how radical it was for women to play an equal role in a religion and its record keeping. Leave the course with a monster bibliography of Quaker records in print or online. If you have a colonial dead-end from New England, the Mid-Atlantic, or the Carolinas you may have a Quaker hiding in your family tree.
Thursdays, September 14–November 16, 2023
10:00 am–2:00 pm MDT
Tuition
Regular Price: $545.00
UGA Member Price: $495.00
Course 6: Assemblage: Preparing, Writing, and Revising Proof Arguments
Jan Joyce, DBA, CG, CGL, AG
You’re a good writer and a great researcher. You have been told that by mentors, instructors, peers, and probably your family! But then why does it seem like sometimes your written product doesn’t work? Perhaps it is a case study, a client report, or a family narrative. It may have been during a course, peer study group or institute setting that you struggled with putting it all together. If this sounds like you, then this course could be what you seek.
Simply stated, it is titled assemblage. It is the writing, splicing, dicing, editing, and piecing together of your proof arguments—and other writing—for your research. Students may want to take this course for a variety of reasons, which may include:
Prepare for certification through BCG or accreditation through ICAPGen.
Fine-tune articles for submissions to journals.
Enhance client report writing.
Craft work for sharing with family.
Write proof of kinships and attach to online family trees.
Wednesdays, September 13–November 15, 2023
10:00 am–2:00 pm MDT
Tuition
Regular Price: $545.00
UGA Member Price: $495.00
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Level of Instruction
Intermediate, High Intermediate, Advanced
Prerequisites
Participants who have completed some of the industry’s genealogical educational programs such as ProGen, GenProof, BU’s Certificate Program, and institute methodology and writing courses may benefit the most. Students will submit a sample of their own proof argument writing prior to the course beginning.
Course Schedule
Times
Class Title
Instructor
September 7th
5:00 pm
SLIG Virtual Orientation and Course Meet and Greets
September 13th
10:00–10:30 am
Course Introduction
Jan Joyce
10:30–11:45 am
Getting Started
You’ve heard it called “writer’s block” when getting started seems overwhelming to the point of inaction. Techniques to overcome this will be shared and practiced. Other topics discussed in this session include a focus on exhaustive research into the law and other contextual research. Tactics for demonstrating this research in your writing are reviewed, including negative searches and negative findings.
Jan Joyce
12:15–1:30 pm
Deconstruction
Deconstruct a proof argument using techniques taught in class. The deconstruction illuminates successful structures of proof arguments that students can use for their own work.
Jan Joyce
1:30–2:00 pm
Homework Assignment
Jan Joyce
September 20th
10:00–10:30 am
Homework Review
Jan Joyce
10:30–11:45 am
Methods to Build Indirect, Negative, and Conflicting Proof Arguments
Analyze, discuss, and review methods for building proof arguments for different types of evidence include indirect, negative, and conflicting.
Jan Joyce
12:15–1:30 pm
Methods to Build Proof Arguments that Merge or Separate Identities
Crafting proof arguments for merging and separating identities is something every genealogist must do. These are often complex scenarios that can be better explained using methods shared in class.
Jan Joyce
1:30–2:00 pm
Homework Assignment
Jan Joyce
September 27th
10:00–10:30 am
Homework Review
Jan Joyce
10:30–11:45 am
Cut it. Shuffle it. Paste it: A Tangible Technique for Structuring Your Proof Argument
A non-digital workspace aids our ability to think through, present, and polish a proof argument or narrative. By default, our brains form cognitive maps of incoming information. These maps are often better streamlined and perfected when we deconstruct and then interact with research data in a hands-on and spatial manner. In this session, we will build and organize an argument or narrative using a technique that is based on how we form those mental maps. Using simple items like a pencil, index, cards, and sticky notes, you will learn how to effectively construct your proof argument, report, or biography. You will also see how to effortlessly shuffle and reconfigure your organizational structure to best communicate your point. And, you will be able to eliminate unnecessary fluff that confuses or distracts the reader. This technique goes beyond just outlining broad ideas and concepts. We will practice how to craft a detailed sketch that easily transfers into a word-processing document. And, this helps overcome the infamous writer’s block of staring at a blank screen. By utilizing your brains’ natural tendency towards cognitive mapping, you will create a final written product that works to successfully communicate your work.
K. Richardson
12:15–1:30 pm
Techniques for Structuring Workshop
This workshop will allow students to work in a structured environment to practice yes, structuring.
K. Richardson
1:30–2:00 pm
Homework Assignment
K. Richardson
October 4th
10:00–10:30 am
Homework Review
K. Richardson
10:30–11:45 am
Verbal Strategies for Writing and Editing
Discover the power of reading written work aloud to active listeners who know how to reflect their understanding, or confusion, back to you in useful ways. This session introduces you to verbal strategies for writing and editing - techniques that can help you organize, crdaft, and polish your genealogical writing. Learn and practice simple, yet effective, ways to give and receive real-time feedback on peer writing, particularly on proof arguments.
C. Richardson
12:15–1:30 pm
Verbal Strategies Workshop
Direction and guidance will be provided for students to work together practicing verbal strategies for crafting and refining proof arguments.
C. Richardson
1:30–2:00 pm
Homework Assignment
C. Richardson
October 11th
10:00–10:30 am
Homework Review
C. Richardson
10:30–11:45 am
Expanding and Condensing
Learn how to identify when, and how, to expand or condense your writing. Sometimes more is needed. Other times less. Proofreading and editing techniques are described, discussed and practiced.
Jan Joyce
12:15–1:30 pm
Segues and Transitions
Proof arguments and genealogical writing is comples. Well-crafted segues and transitions are critical to help your reader follow and understand the narrative. Multiple techniques will be revealed.
Jan Joyce
1:30–2:00 pm
Homework Assignment
Jan Joyce
October 18th
10:00–10:30 am
Homework Review
Jan Joyce
10:30–11:45 am
Transcribing for Voice and Discovery
Transcribing can be transformational. The practice highlights the voice of the piece. It uncovers holes. It identifies problems…and solutions. It is a powerful tool for proofreading. It internalizes within you the style, structure, and cadence of successful writing. And the end result can serve as a road map to help you assemble your proof argument or other work in the most effective way. Techniques for transcription will be described, demonstrated, and then practiced helping you make the most of this unique tool to inform the assemblage of your written works and help you develop into a more confident writer.
Koehler
12:15–1:30 pm
Transcription Workshop
Koehler
1:30–2:00 pm
Homework Assignment
Koehler
October 25th
10:00–10:30 am
Homework Review
Koehler
10:30–11:45 am
Standards Influencing Assemblage
This session highlights genealogy standards that apply to assemblage. Students will understand these standards, discuss how to meet them, and critique work products with these standards in mind.
Green
12:15–1:30 pm
Conclusions
Tactics for writing a great conclusion will be shared and practiced. Crafting the conclusion also validates the structure of the written work.
Jan Joyce
1:30–2:00 pm
Homework Assignment
Jan Joyce
November 1st
10:00–10:30 am
Homework Review
Jan Joyce
10:30–11:45 am
Voice, Grammar, and Miscellaneous DOs and DON'Ts
“Voice” is the type of writing best suited toward its purpose which may include a publication, your own files, or a portfolio for certification. Identifying and mimicking voice helps your writing to be accepted by those readers. Tactics to identify voice will be discussed (workshop). Fine-tuning grammatical items can enhance proof arguments. This isn’t a basic session on grammar, but rather a focused discussion on techniques like the subtle placement of an article (a, an, the), identifying and eliminating vague pronounce placement, and appropriate verb tense usage.
Jan Joyce
12:15–1:30 pm
Introductions, Titles, Abstracts, and More
Writing the title and introduction is often easier done last, rather than first. Templates for introductions will be shared as will techniques to create abstracts and pull quotes.
Jan Joyce
1:30–2:00 pm
Homework Assignment
Jan Joyce
November 8th
10:00–10:30 am
(MST)
Homework Review
Jan Joyce
10:30–11:45 am
Layout and Design
Don’t underestimate the influence that the visual structure of the printed (or digital) proof argument may have. We will discuss headings (and how they should tell your story and be descriptive), subheadings, footnote layouts.
Jan Joyce
12:15–1:30 pm
Visual Elements
Visual elements have great impact on a reader's comprehension of the writen work. Knowing when and how to utilize tables, bulleted lists, maps, trees, timelines, and more will be reviewed and practiced.
Jan Joyce
1:30–2:00 pm
Homework Assignment
Jan Joyce
Thursday, November 17th
10:00–10:30 am
Homework Review
Jan Joyce
10:30–11:45 am
Deconstructing Your Own Proof Argument
Deconstructing others' work may seem easy, but it never is on our own work. Learn methods to be efficient and effective in being your own critic.
Jan Joyce
12:15–1:30 pm
Pulling It All Together
This session will review all the tools from the course and how they work together as well as when to use them.
Jan Joyce
1:30–2:00 pm
Course Wrap-up
Jan Joyce
Course 7: Advanced Evidence Analysis Practicum
Angela Packer McGhie, CG, FUGA
This course provides an opportunity for advanced genealogists to gain hands-on experience solving tough cases. They challenge themselves as they put their research skills into practice. Participants work on five complex genealogical research problems — a new one each week. The objective is to give students experience in conducting research on complex problems, analyzing and correlating information, and writing conclusions.
Participants will practice using indirect evidence, broadening research to include the FAN club, resolving conflicts, and organizing evidence into a written summary. The research problems are varied, offering students the challenge of stretching their minds and skills in directions that their research may not have taken them. Participants will work individually on each of the cases and then gather to discuss their progress with classmates and the instructor. They will compare sources, strategies, and methodologies, discuss difficulties encountered, and receive guidance from the case study author.
This course is designed for advanced genealogists who have sufficient experience and education to work on complex genealogical problems. Most students plan 15-20 hours per week to work on the cases and write up a summary of their findings.
Thursdays, September 7–October 12, 2023
9:00–11:00 am MDT
Tuition
Regular Price: $545.00
UGA Member Price: $495.00
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Level of Instruction
Advanced
The cases that students will work on in this course require thorough research planning and analyzing and correlating documentary evidence. Students should have advanced skills researching in all types of genealogical records and solving tough genealogical problems.
Prerequisites:
An advanced level methodology course such as:
– SLIG - Advanced Genealogical Methods with Tom Jones or Paul Graham
– IGHR - Advanced Genealogy and Evidence Analysis with Elizabeth Shown Mills or Judy Russell
– GRIP - Advanced Genealogical Methods with Tom Jones
– BYU Family History degree
– NIGS Certificate
– Boston University Certificate in Genealogical Research
– ProGen Study Group completion
OR
Equivalent experience
– Students may demonstrate their experience with genealogical research by submitting a paper detailing how they solved a genealogical problem. Please include source citations to support your conclusions. Students may register for the course and submit the paper for consideration by August 20th.
– Or students may submit a summary of their educational and research background in lieu of a report.
Technical Requirements
This course will meet online using Zoom Meetings. Students are responsible to provide their own equipment and adequate bandwidth to participate actively in the course. Webcams and noise-cancelling headphones are strongly advised. Additional technical information will be sent to registered participants via email. PLEASE NOTE: Students may need to acquire a month's subscription to Newspapers.com Publisher's Extra and Ancestry World Access based on the particulars of each case. The coordinator will communicate the specifics to students prior to class starting.
Time Requirements
Each week there is a complex genealogical case to solve for homework. Students average 10 to 20 hours on each case to conduct the research, analysis, correlation, and write up the research results. Please make sure you have enough time each week to get the most out of each case.
Homework assignments will be given to work on at your convenience between sessions.
Certificate of Completion
Students will receive a certificate of completion if they have attended at least five class sessions and submitted the required homework for all five cases. The Technical Coordinator will maintain an attendance and homework submission roll. Please note that sessions will not be recorded and required attendance must be live during the class session.
Course Schedule
Session 1: 9:00–11:00 am MDT
Times
Class Title
Thursday, September 7th
9:00–11:00 am
Angela McGhie course introduction and introduce the Nicole Gilkison LaRue case.
5:00 pm
SLIG Virtual Orientation and Course Meet and Greets
Thursday, September 14th
9:00–11:00 am
Discuss the Nicole Gilkison LaRue case and introduce the Stephanie O'Connell case.
Thursday, September 21st
9:00–11:00 am
Discuss the Stephanie O'Connell case and introduce the Paul Woodbury case.
Thursday, September 28th
9:00–11:00 am
Discuss the Paul Woodbury case and introduce the Gary Ball-Kilbourne case.
Thursday, October 5th
9:00–11:00 am
Discuss the Gary Ball-Kilbourne case and introduce the Karen Stanbary case.
Thursday, October 12th
9:00–11:00 am
Discuss the Karen Stanbary case and course summation by Angela.
In this hands-on course, students will master the basics of genetic genealogy research through hands-on application in a variety of investigative contexts. They will create testing plans incorporating such elements as which individuals to test, the types of tests to take and the companies to be used. They will also evaluate chances of success and needs for additional testing for a research objective given a set of test results, develop research plans given a set of DNA test results, and learn to abide by genetic genealogy ethics and standards. Participants will practice basic interpretation of Y-DNA, mitochondrial DNA, X-DNA and autosomal DNA evidence within the context of traditional document research and evaluation of Y-DNA and mtDNA.
This course provides an opportunity for genealogists to gain hands-on experience solving two genealogical cases. This will help participants put their research skills into practice while providing structure and guidance. Students will analyze background information, create a research plan, conduct research online, track their findings, analyze and correlate information, and report on conclusions.
This hands-on course provides the opportunity for students to apply DNA analysis skills to the documentation of one ancestral line back to a second great-grandparent couple. The faculty offers practical step-by-step case examples. The schedule includes ample opportunity for the students to practice and apply the skills to their own research. Private, one-on-one consultation time with faculty is available.
This course explores Quaker records in both the US and the British Isles. Although few in number Quakers left a mountain of records, with many originals now available online. Unique finding aids will help you locate records still residing in on-site repositories. Discover how Quakers’ historical origins and their views on the military and slavery affected their migration patterns across the US. Grasp how radical it was for women to play an equal role in a religion and its record keeping. Leave the course with a monster bibliography of Quaker records in print or online. If you have a colonial dead-end from New England, the Mid-Atlantic, or the Carolinas you may have a Quaker hiding in your family tree.
You’re a good writer and a great researcher. You have been told that by mentors, instructors, peers, and probably your family! But then why does it seem like sometimes your written product doesn’t work? Perhaps it is a case study, a client report, or a family narrative. It may have been during a course, peer study group or institute setting that you struggled with putting it all together. If this sounds like you, then this course could be what you seek.