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“The practice of genealogy evidence evolves as new developments and technologies emerge.” The second edition of Genealogy Standards was created to “keep pace” with emerging practices – most notably adding seven new standards relating to the use of DNA evidence. Whether personal researcher or client-serving professional, it is imperative that we stay on top of these emerging practices. […]
Don’t miss celebrating 25 years with the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) in 2020! It promises to be a wonderful celebration of all the years we have helped our students elevate their genealogical education to new heights. These SLIG 2020 courses currently still have seats available: Course 2: Guide to Treasures Found in Federal […]
If you are a professional genealogist and need to sharpen your skills or if you are transitioning towards becoming a professional, then the following SLIG Academy courses with seats remaining may be right for you: Course 1: The Art of Writing Client Reports (McGhie) Course 4: DNA for the 21st-Century Professional Course 5: Fundamentals of Forensic Genealogy […]
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 […]
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 […]
I had the opportunity to watch from the sidelines as Karen Stanbary developed this all-new course for SLIG: Meeting Standards Using DNA Evidence – Research Strategies. I admit that the title almost sounds a bit dry, and the prerequisites seem a bit daunting. But oh, if you can meet them and get to attend . […]
DNA courses continue to attract students as more and more genealogists are adding the skill to their toolbox. SLIG will be offering the following DNA courses in 2020 to continue to provide students with the knowledge and skills to effectively use and integrate DNA into their research: Meeting Standards: Using DNA Evidence, Coordinator: Karen Stanbary, MA, […]
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 […]
In January 2020, the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) is celebrating 25 years — its silver anniversary — of bringing quality instruction to students to elevate their genealogical education to new heights. SLIG will be held starting Sunday, January 12th, and concluding with a banquet on Friday, January 17th. The following fifteen courses are […]