Instructor: Sharon Carmack

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Genealogy and Family History Writing

This course introduces students to various forms of genealogical and family history writing, such as a two-generation compiled genealogy, research report, record resource guide/how-to-article, and family history narrative. It also introduces students to analytical reading, the writing process, analysis, and evaluation of genealogical research.
October 22, 2024 to December 24, 2024, Online

Tracing Immigrant Origins

Tracing Immigrant Origins introduces students to the methods and sources needed to extend a genealogy beyond the U.S. to other countries. Students will learn to accomplish this by finding evidence in U.S. records, which often provides clues or the place name of the foreign locality.
August 20, 2024 to October 15, 2024, Online

Writing Life Stories

This course will enable students to develop competence in writing life stories by analyzing, organizing, and developing ideas. Students learn how to locate and use library and online resources for supporting ideas and how to adapt one's writing to various audiences. Instruction and practice in nonfiction writing styles and mechanics, documentation, and critical reading are the focus.
August 20, 2024 to October 15, 2024, Online
October 22, 2024 to December 24, 2024, Online