Genealogy Education Programs & Activities – Part 2

In my last couple of posts, I have been taking a look at the state of my own genealogy education, and sharing some of the educational opportunities out there that I have learned from or hope to learn from in the future. Here are a few more types of activities that can help to strengthen...

Genealogy Education Programs & Activities – Part 1

As I mentioned in my last post, I’ve been evaluating my own genealogy education. Here are some of the educational programs/activities that I have taken advantage of over the past few years, and some resources I will likely look to further as I work to fill in any gaps or strengthen areas that need it...

Evaluating My Genealogy Education

Lately, I have been challenging myself to push my own genealogy research to the level required for application for certification by the Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG). Most recently, I have been working on cataloging and evaluating my development activities, or the educational efforts that have helped me enhance my genealogy knowledge and refine...

Striving to Meet Genealogy Standards: Part 2 – Evaluating My Own Work

Last week, I discussed the Genealogical Proof Standard and Genealogy Standards, and how I believe that all genealogists can benefit from keeping these standards in mind as they study their family histories. As I attempt to improve my own research methods, I've been trying to be more careful with my work, adhering to the standards...

Striving to Meet Genealogy Standards: Part 1 – Understanding the GPS and Genealogy Standards

For about as long as I have been researching my family’s history (nearly twenty years now), I have worked to improve my genealogy research – not only in the number of ancestors I have identified or how much I have learned about each of them, but also in terms of the quality of my research...