LPL0026 - Genealogy Basics
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Course Description
Genealogy Basics takes you on a journey to trace your family’s history. Learn the research process and how to interpret findings using subscription-based websites. Through hands-on examples, you’ll develop strategies, evaluate results, and share your discoveries, bringing your family history to life.
Course Outline
- Where Do I Begin?
- What Do You Want to Learn?
- Vital Records (Birth, Death, and Marriage)
- Census Records
- Why Can’t I Find My Ancestors?
- How Computers Search
- Potpourri
- Military Records
- Land Records
- Immigration
- Newspapers, Directories, Periodicals, and Wills
- Genealogy Tools, Sources, and Software Reviews
Learner Outcomes
- Learn to identify the techniques of gathering family information and explore interview styles,
- Develop research timelines and learn to locate records,
- Explore and analyze vital records and learn how to request copies for your research,
- Discover resources available for researching military records,
- Learn the research value of maps, deeds, and grants in genealogy,
- Learn to use Will and Probate records as well as newspapers, city directories and periodicals.
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Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
Thank you for your interest.