The Wolfram Cometh: The Computation Knowledge Engine and Your Research
Summary:
All of us have ancestors with common names. Just how many John Smiths were there in 1901? This course will show participants how to use the computation knowledge engine called Wolfram Alpha in the genealogical research. This course will use a genealogical inquiry posted in a Facebook group and show how using Wolfram Alpha can help in prioritizing genealogical inquiry. The course will also look at other genealogical applications of the Wolfram Alpha website.
Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will learn about the computational knowledge engine Wolfram Alpha
2. Participants will learn how to use Wolfram Alpha to their advantage in creating research plans and in their research in general
3. Participants will learn about other genealogical applications utilizing the Wolfram Alpha website.
Presentation Level:
Advanced
All of us have ancestors with common names. Just how many John Smiths were there in 1901? This course will show participants how to use the computation knowledge engine called Wolfram Alpha in the genealogical research. This course will use a genealogical inquiry posted in a Facebook group and show how using Wolfram Alpha can help in prioritizing genealogical inquiry. The course will also look at other genealogical applications of the Wolfram Alpha website.
Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will learn about the computational knowledge engine Wolfram Alpha
2. Participants will learn how to use Wolfram Alpha to their advantage in creating research plans and in their research in general
3. Participants will learn about other genealogical applications utilizing the Wolfram Alpha website.
Presentation Level:
Advanced