Timelines: Back to the Future of Your Research
Summary:
Often times researchers fall into the ‘gathering information’ phase of genealogical investigation compiling dozens of census records, vital records, and other documents about their ancestors without pausing to examine what all of those documents mean. This lecture provides a beginner and intermediate researchers with a method for placing documents into a historical context and to help create the story of their family. This course will help participants learn how to use new web-based technology to create and use timelines to help them take the next step in their research.
Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will learn the value of using timelines to clarify research areas
2. Participants will learn how to create different kinds of timelines
3. Participants will learn about a variety of new web-based technology that they can use to create timelines
Presentation Level:
Beginner and Intermediate
Often times researchers fall into the ‘gathering information’ phase of genealogical investigation compiling dozens of census records, vital records, and other documents about their ancestors without pausing to examine what all of those documents mean. This lecture provides a beginner and intermediate researchers with a method for placing documents into a historical context and to help create the story of their family. This course will help participants learn how to use new web-based technology to create and use timelines to help them take the next step in their research.
Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will learn the value of using timelines to clarify research areas
2. Participants will learn how to create different kinds of timelines
3. Participants will learn about a variety of new web-based technology that they can use to create timelines
Presentation Level:
Beginner and Intermediate
