Join us for the 2024 Fall Conference
Join Diana Elder and Nicole Dyer as you learn to "Research Like a Pro"
Topic covered include:
- Create a Research Objective & Analyze Your Sources
- Learn About the Location, Geography, and History of Your Research
- Make a Research Plan and Create Source Citations
- Keep a Research Log & Write Conclusions
For class details and presenter bios, click the button below that says "Learn More"
- Where: IGS Library (west wing) or online via Zoom - your choice!
- When: 19 October 2024 starting at 9:00 AM
- Cost: $70 Members, $90 Non Members
An option for a catered box lunch can be added and paid for at the time of your registration. This option only available to in-person attendees.
BONUS: Want some additional time for your research at the IGS Library? We will be extending our hours on Friday, Oct 18 till 7:00 PM
Register now for fall conference and learn from the authors of "Research Like a Pro" how to begin using their proven research method that will advance your research efforts.
Class Details and Presenter Bios
Class 1 - Create A Research Objective & Analyze Your Sources
For the best results, genealogical research should focus on an objective that will guide the project. Attendees will learn how to format a research objective from a research question and discover the power of doing a timeline analysis focused on that objective. We'll discuss sources, information, and evidence in the context of a complete project.
Class 2 - Learn About the Location, Geography, and History of Your Research
Discovering new avenues for research is all about understanding the locality. This class session will explore the importance of local history, geography, and record availability. Attendees will learn how to locate and curate that information, which will be key for creating the research plan.
Class 3 - Make a Research Plan and Create Source Citations
Attendees will learn how to create a functional research plan focused on the objective and information gleaned from the timeline analysis and locality guide. This class session will also cover the importance of citing sources and demonstrate the key elements of a source citation.
Class 4 - Keep a Research Log & Write Conclusions
The research log holds the positive and negative searches perfomed during a research session. Attendees will learn various formats for logging research and learn what information should be recorded for a search. The final step in a poroject is to write conclusions based on the research. This class session will explore the importance of writing and demonstrate how to bring together research in a summary or report.
Presenter Bios
Diana Elder AGⓇ, AGLTM, is a professional genealogist accredited in the Gulf South region of the United States and serves as a Commissioner for The International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen). Diana authored Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist’s Guide and co-authored the companion volume, Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist’s Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence. She created the study group and eCourse that teach the Research Like a Pro process through videos and learning modules. Diana and her daughter, Nicole, share research tips on their website, Family Locket (https://familylocket.com/), and host the Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast.
Diana regularly teaches at genealogy conferences such as RootsTech and the National Genealogy Society Conference. She also presents webinars and seminars to local genealogy societies across the United States.
Nicole Dyer is a professional genealogist specializing in Southern United States research and genetic genealogy. She is the creator of FamilyLocket.com and the Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast. She co-authored Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide and Research Like a Pro with DNA and is an instructor for the study groups of the same name. She lectures at conferences and institutes including the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy and Institute of Genealogical and Historical Research. Nicole holds a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University in History Teaching. At Family Locket Genealogists, Nicole is a project manager, editor, and researcher.
The International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists, internationally recognized by its proprietary service mark ICAPGen, owns the registered certification marks AG® and Accredited Genealogist. Genealogists who meet the competency standards established by ICAPGen are given a limited license to use the certification marks in connection with the providing of genealogical and historical research services.