Professional Genealogy: A Manual for Researchers, Writers, Editors, Lecturers, and Librarians

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Genealogical Publishing Com, 2001 - Reference - 654 pages
This is a manual by professionals for everyone serious about genealogy. For family historians who want to do their own study, reliably, it describes the standards. For hobbyists, attorneys, and medical scientists who seek professional researchers, it's a consumer guide that defines quality and facilitates choices. For librarians who struggle to help a whole new class of patrons, it provides a bridge to the methods, sources, and minutiae of "history, up-close and personal." For established genealogical professionals, it offers benchmarks by which they can advance their skills and places their businesses on sounder footing. And for all those who dream of turning a fascinating hobby into a successful career, Professional Genealogy details the preparation and the processes.
 

Contents

Defining Professionalism by Donn Devine J D CG CGI
5
Educational Preparation by Claire Mire Bettag CGRS
18
Certification and Accreditation by Elizabeth Shown Mills CG CGL FASG Paul F Smart AG Jimmy B Parker AG and Claire Mire Bettag CGRS
45
Figures The Essential Library
61
The Essential Library by Joy Reisinger CG
62
Selection Criteria
63
Purchasing Plan
64
Ethics and Legalities
83
Formal Report
371
Genealogy Columns by Regina Hines Ellison CGRS
379
Proof Arguments and Case Studies by Elizabeth Shown Mills CG CGL FASG
391
Book and Media Reviews by Elizabeth Shown Mills CG CGL FASG
411
Types of Reviews
414
Always and Nevers for Review Writing
417
Transcribed Cemeteries
424
Transcribed Records
425

Ethical Standards by Neil D Thompson LL B Ph D CG FASG
85
Contents
99
Executing Contracts by Patricia Gilliam Hastings J D
101
Summary Guidelines
114
Contract for Genealogical Lecturing Services
115
Contract for Genealogical Research Services
118
Engagement Letter for Genealogical Research Services
121
Copyright and Fair Use by Val D Greenwood J D AG
123
Copyright Forms Commonly Used by Genealogists
134
Information Kits Commonly Used by Genealogists
137
Career Management
139
Alternative Careers by Elizabeth Kelley Kerstens CGRS
141
Structuring a Business
148
Structuring a Business by Melinda Shackleford Kashuba Ph D
164
Useful IRS Offerings
181
Essential Office Equipment
185
Setting Realistic Fees
191
Setting Realistic Fees by Sandra Hargreaves Luebking
193
Common Indirect Costs
195
Common Direct Costs
196
Marketing Strategies by Elizabeth Kelley Kerstens CGRS
206
Business Record Keeping by Helen F M Leary CG CGL FASG
226
Business Recordkeeping 13 Organizational Chart
228
Client Tracking Form
240
Time Management by Patricia Law Hatcher CG FASG
247
Professional Research Skills
257
Problem Analyses and Research Plans by Helen F M Leary CG CGL FASG
261
Research Procedures by Linda Woodward Geiger CGRS CGL
275
Transcripts and Abstracts by Mary McCampbell Bell CLS CGL
291
A Model for Abstracting and Transcribing
292
Special Guidelines for Abstracting
301
Special Guidelines for Abstracting
310
Common Types of Deeds
311
Transcribing Tombstone Inscriptions
324
Evidence Analysis by Donn Devine J D CG CGI
327
Evolution of a Genealogical Conclusion
336
Writing and Compiling
343
Research Reports by Elizabeth Shown Mills CG CGL FASG
345
Sample A
358
Sample B
359
Basic Elements
362
Analysis and Planning
366
Preliminary Analysis
367
Family History
426
Genealogical History
427
Howto Book
428
Record Compilations by Bettie Cummings Cook CG
429
Family Histories
449
Family Histories by Christine Rose CG CGL FASG
452
Common Genealogical Gremlins
456
Appropriate Documentation
461
Idea Lists for Adding Factual Interest
469
Lineage Papers
475
Lineage Papers by Mary McCampbell Bell CLS CGL and Elisabeth Whitman Schmidt CLS
477
Records Commonly Used for Lineage Proofs
482
Summary Checklist
483
Editing Periodicals
487
Publishing Contract NGS Quarterly
494
Common Genealogical Problems
499
What Your Editors Look Forand Why NGS Quarterly
500
15 Steps NGS Quarterly
502
Proofreading and Indexing
503
Standard Proofreading Marks
510
Basic Proofreading Principles
512
Editorial Process for Proofing Typeset Copy NGS Quarterly
514
Basic Indexing Principles
520
Preparing Books for Press
525
Guidelines for Layout and Typography
530
Request for Bid
538
Cameraready Master with Printers Marks
540
CIP Cataloging Data
546
Classroom Teaching
551
Classroom Teaching by Sandra Hargreaves Luebking
554
The Educational Process
555
Lecturing
562
Lecturing by Helen F M Leary CG CGL FASG
572
Tips for Mastering Visual Aids
578
Tips for Preparing Handout Masters
580
Tips for Polished Lectures
585
Critique Form
587
Sample A
590
Sample B
591
Ten Commandments for Genealogical Speakers
596
Ten More Commandments for Genealogical Speakers
597
Another Ten Commandments for Speakers Who Want Conference Invitations
598
Appendixes
599

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