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Genealogy: Researching Your Family Tree

FutureLearn

Summary

Price
Free
Study method
Online
Duration
6 weeks · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification

Overview

Develop an understanding of genealogy – how to research your family tree and communicate the results – in this free online course.

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Description

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This free online course will help you develop an understanding of basic genealogy techniques and how to communicate your family history. We do not concentrate on a specific country’s records so it should be useful to anyone around the world.

We will consider how to effectively find and analyse sources and explore the potential of DNA testing as applied to genealogy. We’ll help you add historical context to your family history and discuss how to record and communicate research findings in a clear fashion. The course is primarily designed for people at beginner to intermediate level.

What will you achieve?

Design a research plan for tracing family history.

Apply key techniques used when searching for and analysing genealogical records.

Describe the differences between genealogical source types and why they may cause problems for the researcher.

Develop an awareness of the use of historic and social context in family history research.

Develop an understanding of the ways in which genealogical information can be recorded and communicated.


Who is this course for?

No special knowledge or previous experience of studying is required.

This course will be suitable if you:

- have no experience with genealogy or family history research;
- have some experience with genealogical research but want to develop your skills and knowledge further;
- are a more experienced genealogical researcher but want to learn new searching, analytical or communication techniques or
- find it difficult to access opportunities for training and development.

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