From computerizing your records and surfing the Net, to organization, there is something for every level of experience.

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• Pitfalls in New England Research - offers a look at the various main record types of New England and some of the problems to be aware of when researching.
• The Golden Door Has Locks: The Detaining of Immigrants to the United States - Not all immigrants were welcomed to the United States. Learn about the records generated when immigration officials questioned the acceptance of a new arrival.
• Finding Your Famous and Infamous Ancestors - looks at where to turn and what resources to use when looking for those famous and infamous family members.
• Mining the Treasures in Newspapers - examines the valuable information hidden away in newspapers and how to find them, along with how they will help you in your research.
• The 5Ws: Using the Internet to Answer Who, What, Where, When, and Why - offers a way to learn how to get answers to the who, what, where, when and why of your ancestors and the records by tapping into the vastness of the Internet.
• Old and New: Combining the Best of Internet and Traditional Research - looks at going beyond the Internet by taking advantage of computerized research to further your search in traditional records and repositories.
• Avoiding Potholes and Quagmires Along the Genealogy Trail - discusses what to do when you find yourself stuck in your research, offering ideas on how to get through or around the current research problem.
• Midwest Migration - with the use of maps, genealogists are shown some of the major migration routes that moved their ancestors from the 13 original colonies, on to the mid-west.
• Getting the Most from Online Research - offers a look at some of the pitfalls to avoid when using online services and the Internet to aid you in your research. Examples are used to show how to tailor your requests and what you can expect in return.
• Organize, Organize, Organize - offers an in depth look at how to avoid the "paper trap" with filing in conjunction with various genealogy programs which can help keep track of where your research stands, what you plan to research next, and how peripheral programs can keep your database more accurate.
• Using Family History Centers - offers an in depth look at the resources and capabilities of local Family History Centers, including what to expect in regards to fiche, CDs, and research aids.  Examples are given showing what resources would be of use and based on the type of research being done.
• Organizing Your Family History On Your Computer - offers suggestions for how to organize your scanned photographs and documents and looks at creative ways to keep track of all those family stories you have transcribed.
• Essential Software Utilities for Genealogists - shows genealogists what other programs can help in organizing, evaluating and building their family history.
• Effective Searching on the 'Net - shows how the different search engines and databases work with your information and how to finesse it to get the results you are hoping for.
• Queries, Queries Everywhere - shows genealogists how to write effective queries, where to post them, and how to search them on the Internet.
• Internet: What's Free and What's Not - helps genealogists to understand the ramifications of copyright, what types of sites are free and an overview of commercial sites and what they offer.
• Can You Show Me the Off-Ramp to My Family? - offers a light hearted look at the trials and tribulations of finding ancestors online. (Luncheon talk)
• Reaching Your Cousins Via the Internet  - offers a look at some important points to keep in mind when designing a family history web page.
• Party Lines on the Internet: Genealogy Chat Areas - takes a look at real time chat areas on the Internet, explaining the ins and outs of the technology, etiquette, and shorthand.
• Cyberschool: Online Educational Opportunities for Genealogists - helps researchers to discover the educational opportunities online to aid them in their research, some by learning from others.
• I Found It Online: Separating Fact from Fiction - shows researchers how to evaluate the Web sites found to determine how reliable the information is.
• Documentation and Evidence for Electronic Sources - looks at the different sources now available on CD-ROM and through the Internet, offering examples of proper source citations.
• Online Interaction: Using Query Boards, Newsgroups, Mailing Lists and Lookup Exchanges - shows researchers the differences between these four types of online communication.  Pros and cons of each are examined along with information on how to locate such discussion areas.
• Understanding What Genealogy Software Can Do - looks at what genealogy database software should be able to do and what you should expect from your genealogy program.  Examples are taken from many of today's leading software packages.
• Your Research Trip: Plan Ahead Online - looks at the different ways you can plan and prepare online for a research trip, including arranging travel, hotel, car along with research preparations.
• Scanners: Not Just for Photos - looks at scanners and how they can help you expand the "life" of your ancestor through digitizing records as well as scanning slides and microfilm.
• If I Knew Then What I Know Now - looks at some of the assumptions and mistakes made early in research when a researcher just doesn't know any better.

Additional lectures can be created upon request.  Above lectures can be altered to fit theme or needs of society. More lectures coming soon.


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