Mar 30, 2020
Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about Richard Miller's new chrome extension, Goldie May. The extension logs each website you visit and offers helpful research guidance. Start with a person in your FamilySearch Family Tree, then set an objective. Goldie May advises you where to look for locality information,...
Mar 23, 2020
DNA Research Reports – the Ultimate Finish by Robin at Family Locket
Writing a Research Report on a DNA Research Project by Diana at Family Locket - includes Diana's sample report about Benjamin Cox
Research Like a Pro with DNA – What’s Next? by Nicole at Family Locket
Mar 16, 2020
Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about how to use a research log in your genetic genealogy research. We discuss the sources and methods to include in your log, how to best keep track of your DNA matches, correspondence logs, and tech tools that will help you be efficient. We discuss how to use a database tool...
Mar 9, 2020
Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about how to find and use gazetteers in your genealogy research. Diana and Nicole discuss how to locate them using the FamilySearch Wiki, Google, and library catalogs, and what kind of helpful information they contain. They share several examples of helpful gazetteers, including...
Mar 2, 2020
Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about how to analyze a record thoroughly and find clues for future research. Nicole is preparing her portfolio to submit to the Board for Certification of Genealogists, so we are discussing portfolio element 3 - Document Work - in conjunction with this subject. For this...