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STOP! DO NOT ORDER! Out of Stock! ------------------------------------- Becoming an Accredited Genealogist, by Karen Clifford; 234 pg; Paperback; ISBN 0-916489-81-7; Item TP817

Anyone can collect money for genealogical research and be called a paid researcher, but the knowledge, training, integrity, and efficiency of genealogists with credentials set them apart. Becoming an Accredited Genealogist will help you through the process of earning your credentials. This revised edition outlines the benefits of being an accredited genealogist and describes the knowledge and basic research skills expected of a professional. It also examines the experience, testing procedures, and application processes required to apply and ultimately pass the test for credentials.

Table of Contents

  • Chapter 1: Why This Book was Written
    • The Need for Credentials
    • Institutions Granting Credentials
    • Benefits
      • Advertising
      • Advancement
      • Certificate
      • Confidence
      • Contributions
      • Credentials
      • Earnings
    • Ethics
    • Something for Everyone
    • Suggested Reading
  • Chapter 2: Public Expectations of a Professional Genealogist
    • Basic Knowledge
    • Thoroughness
      • Primary Records
      • All Reasonable Sources
      • A Broad Range of Records
      • A Complete Review of Available Records
      • Adjoining Jurisdictions
      • Collateral Relations
    • Clearly Convincing Evidence
    • Professional Development
    • Report Writing
    • Summary
    • Suggested Reading
  • Chapter 3: The Accreditation Process
    • Overview of the Accreditation Process
    • Prerequisites
      • Research Experience
      • Paleography
      • Ability to Evaluate Pedigree Problems
      • Knowledge of Available Records
    • The Application
      • Directions
      • Code of Ethics
      • Statement of Goals
      • Education and Training
      • Hands-on Experience
    • Areas of Accreditation
      • United States
      • British Isles
      • Scandinavia
      • Continental Europe
      • Canada
      • Pacific Area
      • Latin America
      • Subject Areas of Testing
        • Records of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
        • American Indians
    • Demonstration of Skills
      • Other Languages
      • Practical Experience
    • Demonstration of Knowledge
      • Universal Records
      • LDS Compiled Sources
      • The International Genealogical Index (IGI)
      • Ancestral File
      • Family History Library Catalog
      • Family Group Records Collection
    • How to Prepare for Accreditation
      • Aids
      • Genealogy Training Courses
      • English Grammar and/or Composition Courses
      • History Courses
      • Sources
      • Written Components
      • Oral Exam
    • Self-Analysis
    • Applying for Accreditation
    • Suggested Reading
    • Assignment 1: Sample Accreditation Application
  • Chapter 4: Are You Ready to Apply for Accreditation?
    • Evaluating Your Skills
    • Assignments
    • Suggested Reading
      • Major Research Guides
      • Documentation
      • Paleography
      • Report Writing
      • Pedigree Analysis
      • Major Sources
      • Family History Library and Other Collections
      • To Learn Techniques
      • Computer Usage
    • Assignment 1: Pre-test
    • Answer Bibliography
    • Assignment 2: Preparation of a Report
    • Assignment 3: Pedigree Analysis
    • Assignment 4: Summarizing Research Results
  • Chapter 5: Report Writing
    • Benefits and Pitfalls
    • Items in the Report
      • Grammar and Spelling
      • Methods and Sources
      • Source Citations
      • Variety of Sources
    • A Checklist for the Report Writing
    • Practice Report Writing Skills
    • Conclusion
    • Assignment 1: Knowledge of Sources
    • Assignment 2: Abstracts and Transcripts
    • Assignment 3: Analysis of Primary Sources
    • Assignment 4: Analysis of Secondary Sources
    • Assignment 5: Source Citations
    • Suggested Reading
  • Chapter 6: Practical Exercises in Analysis
    • Critical Analysis
    • Substitutes
    • Evidence as it Pertains to Genealogy
    • Using Repositories
    • Assignment 1: Pedigree Problems
    • Stories
      • Southern States Problem
      • Eastern States Problems
      • Midwestern States Problems
      • New England States Problems
    • Assignment 2: Pedigree Analysis
    • Assignment 3: Using Repositories
    • Assignment 4: Document Recognition
    • Assignment 5: Document Transcription
    • Instructor’s Analysis
    • Student Project
    • Document Recognition Answers
    • Suggested Readings
  • Chapter 7: Preparing Research Guides
    • Personal Research Guides
    • Other Useful Topics
    • Preparing a Personal State Guide
    • Library Guides
    • The State of Delaware—An Abbreviated Personal State Guide
      • Overview
        • Geography and Topography
        • WaterwaysMajor Industry and Economic FactorsUnique features
        Historical Background
        • Early Settlements and Migration Trails
        • Table 7.1 Railroad Distances
        Prevailing Customs, Language, and PaleographyMaps and GazetteersResearch Strategies
        • Conducting research in the 1600s
        • Conducting research in the 1700sConducting research in the 1800sConducting research in the 1900s
      • Major Libraries and Vital Records Repositories
        • Table 7.2 Selected Indexes and Reference Works Available on CD-ROM
        • Census records, tax lists and other large databases
      • Genealogical Collections, Histories, and Indexes
      • Churches Prior to 1900 and Their Repositories
      • Genealogical Periodicals
      • Guide to Further Sources
      • A Selected List of Published Sources on Delaware
    • Summary
    • Assignment 1: Preparation for Your Own Business
      • Gather Materials
      • Prepare State Guides for Each Specialty State
    • Suggested Reading
    • Bibliography of State Guides
  • Chapter 8: Further Educational Opportunities
  • Personal Enrichment
    • Conferences and Seminars
    • Institutes
    • Full Semester Classes
    • Home Study Classes
    • Lectures on Tape
    • Periodicals
  • Final
  • Assignment 1: Practice Letter Describing Experiences
  • Appendix A: Certification
  • Appendix B: Hiring a Professional Genealogist
  • Appendix C: Research Time and Expenses Chart
  • Appendix D: Checklist for Customer Report
  • Index
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