Very Limited Time Free Webinar: "Systematically Using Autosomal DNA Test Results to Help Break Through Genealogical Brick Walls" by Tom Jones

Good grief, Legacy Family Tree Webinars is coming out with all kinds of great webinars lately!  I nearly missed this one's free-to-nonsubscribers window.

I can always use another example of how to use autosomal DNA to solve genealogical problems.  Tom Jones presented this webinar "Systematically Using Autosomal DNA Test Results to Help Break Through Genealogical Brick Walls" on October 6, 2017:

A case study set in the early 1800s demonstrates methodology for using autosomal DNA test results to help solve longstanding genealogical problems. Presented live at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City and sponsored by the Board for Certification of Genealogy

Runs 1 hour 4 minutes
Free to non-subscribers through October 13, 2017


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Limited Time Free Webinar: "Using Timelines for Correlation and Analysis" by Jill Morelli

Yet another awesome webinar from Legacy Family Tree Webinars, this time correlating and comparing data through timelines and tables, the latter a technique I rarely see so explicitly explained.  Jill Morelli presented this webinar "Using Timelines for Correlation and Analysis" on October 6, 2017 (available free to non-subscribers through October 13, 2017).  She uses Tom Jones' Mastering Genealogical Proof (which I own and highly recommend):

Timelines are one of many tools a genealogist can use to display evidence in the determination of proof arguments. This lecture explores the strategic aspect of the use of timelines and their relationship to the Genealogical Proof Standard, analysis and correlation. Timelines will be defined, their relationship to the GPS articulated and reasons why you should use timelines in your research work.  Many examples, illustrating different types of problems and their resultant formats, will be presented. We will also cover how to build effective timelines using Word and Excel. Presented live at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City and sponsored by the Board for Certification of Genealogy.

Runs 54 minutes


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Limited Time Legacy Family Tree Webinar: "When Does Newfound Evidence Overturn a Proved Conclusion" presented by Tom Jones

Yay!  One of my former teachers at Boston University's Genealogy certificate program was Tom Jones.  Great teacher.

Tom Jones presented "When Does Newfound Evidence Overturn a Proved Conclusion?" on September 19, 2017.  The webinar is free for non-subscribers through September 27, 2017:

Even thorough research can miss relevant sources. What are the options when useful information or DNA test results appear after a researcher establishes a conclusion?

Runs for 1 hour 19 minutes

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Thursday Night Free Webinar: "Educational Preparation for Certification: Many Paths to the Same Goal" by Angela Packer McGhie

I don't work for Legacy Family Tree, but I always enjoy their webinars!

The webinar "Educational Preparation for Certification: Many Paths to the Same Goal" by Angela Packer McGhie, CG is for those who are considering the certification from the Board for Certification of Genealogists, and anyone who wants to improve their genealogical skills:

Developing the skills necessary to produce work that meets the Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS) takes time and effort. This presentation will highlight some of the educational options that are helpful in learning about each element of the GPS including thorough research, citations, evidence analysis, written conclusions; as well as each element of the application portfolio. The goal is to both understand and be able to meet genealogy standards. There are many educational paths to choose from, and both formal and independent study options will be discussed. 

This webinar is hosted and sponsored by the Board for Certification of Genealogists

Run time is 1 hr 14 minutes, and is free for non-subscribers through November 1, 2016.


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Fantastic Find: Board for Certification of Genealogists webinars

Now that I'm set to receive my "Boston University, Center for Professional Education: Genealogical Research Certificate" (in other words, a certificate-holder in Boston University's Genealogical Research program", I can now start working on being certified by the Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG).

The BU course was a semester.  It seems being certified by BCG takes quite a bit longer, years rather than months, but fortunately their website offers a lot of help.

I just discovered that they have a variety of webinars, both free and very low cost ($2.99, a pittance for what you get).

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