The Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast

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RLP 129: Preparing a Proof Argument for Publication Dec 28, 2020

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about publishing a proof argument or case study in a genealogical journal. We talk about advice Nicole received from authors of DNA case studies published in the National Genealogical Society Quarterly (NGSQ). They shared some of the benefits and challenges of submitting a DNA case study for publication including peer review, contacting people for permission, and the length constraints of a journal article.

Links

How to Write and Publish a Proof Argument with DNA Evidence by Nicole at Family Locket

DNA Case Studies in the NGSQ – Google Sheets Document

Board for Certification of Genealogists' Genealogical Work Samples - includes some DNA case studies that were also published in the NGSQ

National Genealogical Society Quarterly at NGS

Guidelines for Writers and The Editorial Process - guidelines for NGSQ submissions

Research Like a Pro eCourse

Study Group - more information and email list

Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com

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RLP 128: DNA Standards Dec 21, 2020

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about the DNA Standards in the Board for Certification of Genealogist's Genealogy Standards manual. These DNA standards were added in 2019 as part of the second edition of Genealogy Standards. We discuss some applications of the DNA standards to our own work and ideas for how to meet them.

Links

How to Write and Publish a Proof Argument with DNA Evidence by Nicole at Family Locket

Genealogy Research in the 21st Century Part 4: Learning to Use DNA and Standards by Nicole at Family Locket

Genealogy Standards - book by the Board for Certification of Genealogists; affiliate link to Amazon (we receive a portion of the proceeds but the price isn't changed)

ICAPGen Rubrics:

--Level 1 Four-generation Project Self-Assessment

--Level 3 Final Project Grading Rubric

How to Prepare DNA Research Reports for Sharing by Nicole at Family Locket - includes sample permission forms for publication

Informed Consent Agreement and Beneficiary Agreement - by Blaine Bettinger at The Genetic Genealogist

Professional Genealogy: Preparation, Practice & Standards - edited by Elizabeth Shown Mills - this is the 2nd edition of ProGen; affiliate link to Amazon (we receive a portion of the proceeds but the price isn't changed)

Research Like a Pro eCourse

Study Group - more information and email list

Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com

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RLP 127: DNA Proof Arguments Dec 14, 2020

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about writing a DNA proof argument. First we discuss three types of proofs: proof statements, proof summaries, and proof arguments. Then we talk about how to organize a proof argument that includes DNA evidence. We discuss figures and tables and how to include numerical data. Join us as we discuss how to write DNA proof arguments!

Links

How to Write and Publish a Proof Argument with DNA Evidence by Nicole

DNA Case Studies in the NGSQ - Google Sheets Document

RLP 125: Privacy and Permission in DNA Report Writing

Mastering Genealogical Proof by Thomas W. Jones - Amazon affiliate link or if you are a member of NGS, purchase there for a discount: https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/

Research Like a Pro eCourse

Study Group - more information and email list

Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com

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RLP 126: Preparing Reports to Share Online Dec 07, 2020

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about sharing your written research documents. Whether its a report, proof argument, or ancestor biography, sharing is a great way to get your research out there. We discuss how to add a few safeguards to your report in case pages of it get separated - like footnotes, copyright notices, and headers and footers. Listen in for a discussion on uploading your report to Ancestry, FamilySearch, or your own blog/website.

Links

RLP Study Group Mentors

How to Prepare DNA Research Reports for Sharing

Best free PDF editors 2020: edit PDF documents the easy way.at Tech Radar

Ancestry support article: Uploading Photos or Documents

FamilySearch help center article: How do I upload memories to FamilySearch?

Blog sites: Wordpress.com, Wix.com, Weebly.com, Squarespace.com, Blogger.com

Research Like a Pro eCourse

Study Group - more information and email list

Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com

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RLP 125: Prepare DNA Research Reports for Sharing Nov 30, 2020

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about asking permission from living individuals in your DNA reports and proof arguments to include them in your paper. We also discuss different types of sharing - private sharing and publication - and what permissions you may need to request. We talk about privatizing living individuals by removing personally identifying details, in case your message to request permission goes unanswered.

Links

How to Prepare DNA Research Reports for Sharing

Privatizing DNA Research Reports for Publication

DNA Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - at the Board for Certification of Genealogists' website

Research Like a Pro eCourse

Study Group - more information and email list

Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com

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RLP 124: African American Research Part 4 Nov 23, 2020

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about the Southern Claims Commission. This record set was created for loyal southerners to seek redress for supplies seized by the Union Army during the Civil War. Many free people of color filed claims. Many witness and personal statements of former slave owners and the formerly enslaved are included. To access the records, use the index at Ancestry.com and follow the ideas at the FamilySearch Wiki article about the Southern Claims Commission.

Links

Researching African American Ancestors in Government Documents Part 4: Southern Claims Commission

To The Letter DNA

Southern Claims Commission - FamilySearch Wiki

Research Like a Pro eCourse

Study Group - more information and email list

Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com

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RLP 123: African American Research Part 3 Nov 16, 2020

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about records created during the New Deal in the 1930s that can help research African American ancestors. This is the third part in our series on researching African Americans in federal government documents. Diana shares more record groups she learned about during her IGHR course, including the 1940 census, WPA Personnel records, CCC Enrollee Records, the American Guide Series, Slave Narratives, and the Historical Records Survey.

Links

Researching African American Ancestors in Government Documents Part 3 : WPA Projects and Slave Narratives

RLP 121: African American Research Part 1

The Living New Deal

Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Enrollee Records, Archival Holdings and Access

American Guide Series - Wikipedia list

The Negro Motorist Green Book - Wikipedia article

Research Like a Pro eCourse

Study Group - more information and email list

Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com

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RLP 122: African American Research Part 2 Nov 09, 2020

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about researching African American ancestors in United States federal records using land and military records. We discuss laws that impacted free black people and freedmen in the reconstruction era. Many records were created because of the Homestead Act of 1862 and Southern Homestead Act of 1866. We go over a brief history of African American involvement in wars beginning with the Revolutionary War up until the Vietnam War, and conclude with a strategy for finding military records for ancestors.

Links

Researching African American Ancestors in Government Documents Part 2 : Land and Military Records

1880 Census Enumerator Instructions

1866 Southern Homestead Act - $5 for 80 acres at Wikipedia

Nicodemus, Kansas - Wikipedia Article

Back to the Basics with Land Records: Part 1 : why search land records, the difference between state and federal land states, and how land is measured in both.

Back to the Basics with Land Records: Part 3 – Land Grants & Patents : the process of applying for a land patent.

Back To School: Those Valuable Homestead Records : more about the Homestead Act of 1862 and an example of two case files.

RLP 82: Military Service Records with Michael Strauss

RLP 94: U.S. Federal Pensions with Michael Strauss

Research Like a Pro eCourse

Study Group - more information and email list

Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com

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RLP 121: African American Research Part 1 Nov 02, 2020

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about researching African American records in U.S. Federal government documents. This is part one in the series. We discuss the Freedmen's Bureau, the Freedmen's Bank, and the U.S. Federal Census. Join us as Diana shares what she learned from the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR) in Deborah A. Abbott's course, "Researching African American Ancestors: Government Documents and Advanced Tools" and from exploring these record sets.

Links

Researching African American Ancestors in Government Documents Part 1 : U.S. Federal Census, Freedmen's Bureau and Freedman's Bank Records - by Diana at Family Locket

Research Like a Pro eCourse

Study Group - more information and email list

Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com

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RLP 120: Interview with Maureen Taylor Oct 26, 2020

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Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about identifying family photos and using family photos as a genealogical source. Learn how to use clues in the photo to figure out the date and the people in the picture. Maureen shares expert tips from her experience working with old photographs. She also shares a little about some of her photo projects, including the Last Muster project and Old Providence.

Links

The Photo Detective Podcast

https://maureentaylor.com/

How to Date an Old Photograph by Maureen at her blog

Stop. Look. Listen to Your Family Photos by Maureen at her blog

Last Muster Project - Maureen's Revolutionary War project

Old Providence - Providence, Rhode Island project

Consultations with Maureen Taylor - learn more about Maureen's private photo consultations

Research Like a Pro eCourse

Research Like a Pro Study Group - more information and email list

Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com

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