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DNA testing has grown in popularity to the point that the public and many amateur genealogists equate DNA testing to genealogy. As professional genealogists in the 21st century, it is imperative that we be as familiar and comfortable with using DNA test results as we are with using census and vital records. The purpose of […]
Do you recognize the building in this photo? It is the National Archives building located in Washington, DC. This is a great course to give you a sound understanding of Federal Records and would be ideal preparation for the Genealogical Institute on Federal Records held every year at the National Archives. Michael Strauss is going to […]
Tuesday, September 3 UGA Genealogy Pro Talk webinar “Focused Research Planning” 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm Presented by Suzannah Beasley, AG Register Now FREE and OPEN to the public Focused and deliberate genealogy research takes your research to a new level. Instead of wandering aimlessly through the genealogy records, going straight to the most pertinent records […]
Success in answering research questions follows directly from the research techniques professionals use. By developing strong research methods, professional genealogists can solve even the most complex research problems and satisfy their clients. These research methods can be learned and applied by all genealogists, increasing the rate of success in solving any research problem. This course […]
We can all use more understanding of the organization and proven processes to help in the work that we do. In genealogy, a well-planned, well-managed project provides clarity, reduces risk, controls cost, and delivers value to the client. This course has been developed for the professional genealogist, that might be working independently, transitioning to an […]
UGA DNA webinar: FREE and OPEN to the public! Tuesday, August 27th, 6-7pm MDT Register now So you have taken the plunge and done a DNA test. You have your ethnicity percentages. But what do those percentages mean? Genealogy Adventures Live co-host Brian Sheffey steps you through his those estimates are calculated – as well […]
On Saturdays beginning on October 12th and running through November 23rd, students have the opportunity to tackle five complex cases, one each week. The five cases for the Virtual All-DNA Practicum will be brand new this year. This unique course tests a student’s ability to plan, research, analyze, correlate, and solve complex genealogical research problems […]
Are you trying to decide if Intermediate Foundations is the course for you? I’m sharing my experience with the course in hopes that it will help you know if you want to take it. Nicole Dyer I took the SLIG Virtual Intermediate Foundations course earlier this year (Spring 2019). The virtual format of the Intermediate […]
FGS opens on Wednesday, August 21st in Washington, DC. For those attending SLIG in 2020, you can get a preview of what you will experience, since many SLIG instructors and coordinators will be sharing their expertise throughout the conference. If you are still undecided about whether a week-long institute with expert instructors is for you […]
FGS opens on Wednesday, August 21st in Washington, DC. For those attending SLIG in 2020, you can get a preview of what you will experience, since many SLIG instructors and coordinators will be sharing their expertise throughout the conference. If you are still undecided about whether a week-long institute with expert instructors is for you […]