SLIG Spring Virtual 2024: The Art of Writing a Research Report

Want to effectively capture your research whether writing for yourself or a client? Do you find writing effective research reports to be a challenge? Here’s a course that will provide instruction and hands-on experience in creating an efficient and effective report.

In The Art of Writing a Research Report, coordinated by Debra A. Hoffman, PLCGS, a team of professional genealogists will share their expertise in technical writing, evidence analysis, incorporating visual elements, organizing materials, time-saving strategies, and documentation. You will receive a variety of reporting formats covering simple to complex research problems from an array of professional perspectives. You will learn both by evaluating provided reports and writing a research report during the course.

Other Instructors:

• Catherine B. W. Desmarais, CG
• Diana Elder, AG
• Thomas W. Jones, PhD, CG, FASG, FNGS, FUGA
• Karen Matheson, AG
• Angela Packer McGhie, CG, FUGA
• Nancy A. Peters, CG, CGL
• Karen Stanbary, MA, LCSW, CG
• Paul Woodbury, MEd, AG