Suggestions are to attend genealogy conferences, e.g., Roots Tech, webinars and courses, educational seminars and workshops, join genealogy organizations, subscribe to genealogy journals and magazines, check out your local archives, libraries, research centers, etc., network with fellow family historians, genealogists, librarians and archivists, volunteer, work on your own family research and genealogy, write a family history research article (case study) and submit it to a journal for peer review, join a study group, do pro-bono work to gain experience, interact on genealogy Facebook pages and discussion forums, join an association of professional genealogists then prepare and apply for Certification and/or Accreditation.
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Five essential steps for accurate research:
1. Reasonably exhaustive research has been completed.
2. Each statement of fact has a complete and accurate source citation.
3. The evidence is reliable and has been skillfully correlated and interpreted.
4. Any contradictory evidence has been resolved.
5. The conclusion has been soundly reasoned and coherently written.
6. “The Genealogical Proof Standard isn’t a device per se,” says Ison, “but it’s a process that will help us to determine what we know, helps us decide what we want to learn, helps us explain our work to others, gives us confidence about the direction we’re going, is the basis for approaching difficult research problems using indirect evidence, and lastly, it helps us to feel secure and safe in our conclusions.”
The above is based off a book written by Christine Rose, entitled Genealogical Proof Standard: Building a Solid Case. https://www.familysearch.org/en/blog/understanding-the-genealogical-proof-standard
The following organizations promote professional standards in genealogical research. They provide information about becoming a professional genealogist.
Board for Certification of Genealogists
https://www.bcgcertification.org/
International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen)
https://www.icapgen.org/
Association of Professional Genealogists (APG)
https://www.apgen.org/cpages/home
National Genealogical Society (NGS)
https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/
The following website has an excellent summary of the standards and guidelines from the National Genealogical Society and the International Institute of Genealogical Studies.
Genealogical Standards and Guidelines - International Institute
https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/Genealogical_Standards_and_Guidelines_-_International_Institute
1. Reasonably exhaustive research has been completed.
2. Each statement of fact has a complete and accurate source citation.
3. The evidence is reliable and has been skillfully correlated and interpreted.
4. Any contradictory evidence has been resolved.
5. The conclusion has been soundly reasoned and coherently written.
6. “The Genealogical Proof Standard isn’t a device per se,” says Ison, “but it’s a process that will help us to determine what we know, helps us decide what we want to learn, helps us explain our work to others, gives us confidence about the direction we’re going, is the basis for approaching difficult research problems using indirect evidence, and lastly, it helps us to feel secure and safe in our conclusions.”
The above is based off a book written by Christine Rose, entitled Genealogical Proof Standard: Building a Solid Case. https://www.familysearch.org/en/blog/understanding-the-genealogical-proof-standard
The following organizations promote professional standards in genealogical research. They provide information about becoming a professional genealogist.
Board for Certification of Genealogists
https://www.bcgcertification.org/
International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen)
https://www.icapgen.org/
Association of Professional Genealogists (APG)
https://www.apgen.org/cpages/home
National Genealogical Society (NGS)
https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/
The following website has an excellent summary of the standards and guidelines from the National Genealogical Society and the International Institute of Genealogical Studies.
Genealogical Standards and Guidelines - International Institute
https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/Genealogical_Standards_and_Guidelines_-_International_Institute
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Genealogy Standards Books:
Genealogy Standards, second edition revised, 2021
Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG)
https://bcgcertification.org/product/genealogy-standards-2d-edition/
Mastering Genealogical Proof by Thomas W. Jones
https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/mastering-genealogical-proof/
Genealogical Standards of Evidence: A Guide for Family Historians by Brenda Dougall Merriman
https://archive.org/details/genealogicalstan0000merr
Evidence Explained: Citing History Sources from Artifacts to Cyberspace by Elizabeth Shown Mills, Second Edition 2009, and Third Edition 2015, https://www.evidenceexplained.com/
Evidence! Citation & Analysis for the Family Historian by Elizabeth Shown Mills, 1997
https://www.amazon.ca/Evidence-Citation-Analysis-Family-Historian/dp/0806315431/ref=sr_1_1
Articles and Videos:
Are You Ready to Become a Professional Genealogist?
Association of Professional Genealogists (APG)
https://www.apgen.org/cpages/are-you-ready
Becoming a Professional Genealogist
National Genealogical Society (NGS)
https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/free-resources/becoming-a-professional-genealogist/
Thinking About Becoming a Professional Genealogist? by Crista Cowan, Ancestry – YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwMIVt4e1qQ
Becoming a Professional Playlist – Just Genealogy by Craig R. Scott, CG, FUGA
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlUfNNfhGu_Yc5autzobj8xu9eTafo96f
Code of Ethics and Professional Practices - Association of Professional Genealogists (APG)
https://www.apgen.org/cpages/code-of-ethics
Peer-Guided Study Groups:
ProGen Study Groups, Inc., Virtual course
https://progenstudygroups.com/
GenProof Study Groups, Inc., Virtual course
https://genproofstudygroups.com/
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Genealogical Studies Courses:
Boston University Certificate in Genealogical Research
15-week online, non-credit course
https://genealogyonline.bu.edu/certificate
Review of the above BU course:
https://genesandroots.com/2019/01/04/my-review-of-the-b-u-certificate-in-genealogical-education-course/
NGS American Genealogical Studies Course
https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/genealogy-courses/
https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/advskills/
International Institute of Genealogical Studies
https://genealogicalstudies.com/
You can also take some intermediate-level courses at the following institutes.
Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP)
https://grip.ngsgenealogy.org/
Institute on Genealogical and Historical Research (IGHR)
https://ighr.gagensociety.org/
Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG)
https://slig.ugagenealogy.org/index.php
Genealogy Beginner Courses:
Introduction to Family History Research by Udemy
https://www.udemy.com/course/introduction-to-family-history-research/
Tracing Your Family Tree courses
Alberta Genealogical Society (AGS) and Edmonton Branch
Saturday, May 11, In the Beginning, Organizing Your Family History
Saturday, June 8, Finding Metis and Indian Ancestors, French Ancestors in Canada and Beyond
Saturday, June 22, DNA Detective - DNA
https://www.edmontongenealogy.ca/events
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