This course introduces students to various forms of genealogical and family history writing, such as a two-generation compiled/narrative genealogy, a document transcription with annotation research report, and a family history narrative. It also introduces students to reading, transcribing, and annotating historical handwriting, the nonfiction writing process, analysis and evaluation of genealogical research and sources, documentation styles, and copyright for genealogists. Additionally, this course offers students multiple opportunities to engage in the important tasks of peer review, revision, and incorporating feedback to revise their writing.
March 24, 2026 to May 19, 2026, Online
June 2, 2026 to July 28, 2026, Online

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.
January 13, 2026 to March 10, 2026, Online
June 2, 2026 to July 28, 2026, Online

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.
January 13, 2026 to March 10, 2026, Online
March 24, 2026 to May 19, 2026, Online
June 2, 2026 to July 28, 2026, Online