Research A-Z ~ Timelines

For the month of April, we have highlighted some of the 225+ genealogy and research courses offered at The National Institute for Genealogical Studies. There are a variety of themes and topics to choose from. Hopefully, we will feature some courses that you were not aware of and pique your interest to explore further.

T is for TIMELINES

A timeline is a valuable tool for tracking life events in your ancestors’ lives. It can be a simple table in a word document, a spreadsheet with detailed columns, or just a sequential list of specific events. There are several styles and purposes for timelines, but it needs to be whatever works for you to chronologically record, and then, analyze the information you have gathered. Timelines are utilized in several of our courses and really should be created for each person in your research in order to see their life events at a glance.

The following courses may help you to develop Timelines for your ancestors and their families:

Discover Your Family History
Forensic Genealogy
Google for the Wise Genealogist
Life of Our Ancestors
Methodology – Part 1: Getting Started
Methodology – Part 2: Organizing and Skill-Building
Methodology – Part 3: More Strategies
Methodology – Part 4: Effective Searching and Recording
Methodology – Part 5: How to Prove It
Organizing a One-Name Study
Organizing a One-Place Study
Research: FamilySearch Resources – In Person and Online
Research: Grandmothers, Mothers & Daughters-Tracing Women
Research: House & Farm Histories
Research: Social History
Research: U.S. Colonial New England Ancestors
Skill-Building: Breaking Down Brick Walls
Skill-Building: Evidence Analysis and Evaluation Using Case Studies
Skill-Building: Nuts & Bolts of Reporting Research
Social Media Tools for the Wise Genealogist
Writing the Genealogist’s Memoir
Writing Your Family History Book

Course Packages

You can customize your own package of courses. This is especially helpful if you have already completed some of the courses above. Register for the balance of the courses needed to complete your desired genealogy theme.

Course Package – 4 Courses
Course Package – 7 Courses
Course Package – 8 Courses
Course Package – 10 Courses
Course Package – 13 Courses

Research A-Z

Timelines are a resource that should be in every researcher’s Genealogy Toolbox. They can show gaps in information, reveal conflicting information which is out of order, compare same name individuals to identify overlaps, and much more. Be sure to develop timelines for your research projects.
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The National Institute for Genealogical Studies offers quality online education with over 225+ courses to choose from. Some of our courses are topic/country-specific, or provide insight into research methodology, while others are skill-building courses to maximize your research time. The first Monday of a new month means another rotation of courses will start. Most courses feature 6 modules over an 8-week period, easily adapted to most busy schedules. Many courses have been bundled into packages to provide discount options. Take a look at our course calendar and see which courses will accomplish your genealogical education goals. Register today!
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