All Day Virtual Seminar
Research: From Planning to Writing
Research: From Planning to Writing
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Are you ready to take your genealogical research to the next level? Don't miss our highly anticipated all-day virtual seminar.
Are you ready to take your genealogical research to the next level? Don't miss our highly anticipated all-day virtual seminar.
|
Register:
Click on the link to register online and pay with PayPal or credit card: On or Before August 24, 2024: Members $40 Non-Members $60 Beginning August 25, 2024 Members and Non Members $60 Registration Form To register and send a check, your name and email address to Genealogy Friends of Plano Libraries, Inc., PO Box 860477 Plano TX 75086-0477 Not a Member Yet - Join and Save! - Membership Page
Genealogy Friends members get $20 off on the registration fee before August 25, 2024. Members also have access to the Saturday Seminar handouts and recordings (when speaker permits recording). Right now membership is on sale for $45 - this provides membership through September 30, 2025 so you'll get the discount for both the 2024 and 2025 September All Day Virtual Seminars. Recordings Recordings will be available through October 12, 2024 Sponsors: The following companies have provided door prizes. Click on the links to check out their websites: MyHeritage Legacy Family Tree Webinars FindmyPast Brick Wall Buster Cards Your DNA Guide FamilyTreeDNA Family Tree Maker Roots Magic Storied Germanology Unlocked Lisa Alzo History Geo The Creative Family Historian |
Schedule:
9:00 Zoom Room Opens 9:20 Welcome 9:30-10:30 Ready-Set-Plan! Developing a One-Step Research Plan 10:30-10:45 Break 10:45-11:45 Research Logs: The Key to Organizing Your Family History 11:45-12:30 Lunch and Door Prize Drawings 12:30-1:30 Elements of a Genealogy Source Citation 1:30-1:45 Break 1:45-2:45 Writing Your Family History Step-by-Step 2:45 Wrap Up Topics:
J. Mark Lowe - Ready-Set-Plan! Developing a One-Step Research Plan Learn a simple technique for breaking down difficult research problems into manageable segments. Learn to get more research done while remaining focused. Diana Elder - Research Logs: The Key to Organizing your Family History Research logs are key in tracking negative and positive searches so you can make progress in your research. Learn about various types of logs, then follow a case study showing how the research log was key in solving the problem. Lisa Stokes - Elements of a Genealogical Source Citation Do genealogy source citations overwhelm you? Are you ever tempted to skip creating citations for your research altogether? Learn a color-coding system and template strategy to make crafting citations clear and simple. Lisa Alzo - Writing Your Family History Step-by-Step You can’t edit a blank page! The most difficult part of any writing project is getting started! This session will teach you how to organize your material and divide your writing tasks into small manageable pieces, how to incorporate social history and other elements into your story, and how to overcome writer’s block!. |
Speakers:
J. Mark Lowe FUGA
J. Mark Lowe describes himself as “born to be curious.” He is a professional genealogist and educator who specializes in original records and manuscripts throughout the South. He coordinates “Research in the South” courses at IGHR, SLIG, and TIGR, worked on several TV series, hosts a YouTube channel, and does webinars.
Diana Elder AG AGL
Hi, I’m Diana. I’m an Accredited Genealogist professional, lecturer, and author. I have twenty-one years of research experience and hold credentials for genealogy research and lecturing through the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen). My area of expertise is the United States Gulf South Region, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas.
I specialize in U.S. and DNA research, genealogy consulting & coaching. My proximity to the Family Search Library in Salt Lake City gives me access to its fabulous record collections. I like nothing more than to help my clients solve their family history mysteries!
Lisa Stokes AG
Lisa Stokes, AG, is a professional genealogist accredited in the Mid-South region of the United States. She serves as a Commissioner for the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGEN) and leads the Education Committee. In this capacity, she oversees the ICAPGen Study Groups, which help aspiring genealogists learn about accreditation. Lisa co-coordinated the SLIG course "Becoming an Accredited Genealogist" in 2022 and 2023 and has presented at RootsTech and the BYU Conference on Family History and Genealogy. Her favorite request from her grandchildren is, "Grandma, tell us a story about our family!"
Lisa Alzo
Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A., is a freelance writer, instructor, and internationally recognized lecturer, specializing in Eastern European research and writing your family history. She is the author of eleven books and hundreds of magazine articles. Lisa works as an online educator and writing coach and developed the Eastern European Research Certificate Program for the International Institute of Genealogical Studies. Visit https//:www.lisaalzo.com for more information.
Questions: Email [email protected]
J. Mark Lowe FUGA
J. Mark Lowe describes himself as “born to be curious.” He is a professional genealogist and educator who specializes in original records and manuscripts throughout the South. He coordinates “Research in the South” courses at IGHR, SLIG, and TIGR, worked on several TV series, hosts a YouTube channel, and does webinars.
Diana Elder AG AGL
Hi, I’m Diana. I’m an Accredited Genealogist professional, lecturer, and author. I have twenty-one years of research experience and hold credentials for genealogy research and lecturing through the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen). My area of expertise is the United States Gulf South Region, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas.
I specialize in U.S. and DNA research, genealogy consulting & coaching. My proximity to the Family Search Library in Salt Lake City gives me access to its fabulous record collections. I like nothing more than to help my clients solve their family history mysteries!
Lisa Stokes AG
Lisa Stokes, AG, is a professional genealogist accredited in the Mid-South region of the United States. She serves as a Commissioner for the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGEN) and leads the Education Committee. In this capacity, she oversees the ICAPGen Study Groups, which help aspiring genealogists learn about accreditation. Lisa co-coordinated the SLIG course "Becoming an Accredited Genealogist" in 2022 and 2023 and has presented at RootsTech and the BYU Conference on Family History and Genealogy. Her favorite request from her grandchildren is, "Grandma, tell us a story about our family!"
Lisa Alzo
Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A., is a freelance writer, instructor, and internationally recognized lecturer, specializing in Eastern European research and writing your family history. She is the author of eleven books and hundreds of magazine articles. Lisa works as an online educator and writing coach and developed the Eastern European Research Certificate Program for the International Institute of Genealogical Studies. Visit https//:www.lisaalzo.com for more information.
Questions: Email [email protected]
