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Congratulations To All Our Recent Graduates

What an impressive achievement! It took a lot of hard work, patience, and determination to reach your goal. For some, the goal is to break down a brick wall, for others, it is a new career. You all deserve to see your genealogical dreams come true. Our last graduation ceremony was in May 2019. We delayed the graduation ceremonies for May 2020 and May 2021 because of our respect for the many students who had planned on graduating, but were not able to complete their Certificate Programs. Many experienced delays, mainly involving Covid-19 issues. Our hearts went out to those who struggled through the difficult times we have lived through for nearly two years. It now is time to celebrate the success of all our graduates. We are so very proud of everyone. Over the next few days, we will introduce you to the graduates from June 2019 to October 2021. To recognize all of our graduates throughout the years, please go to our website at www.genealogicalstudies.com, click on the menu item INSTITUTE, and then GRADUATES. Be patient, the list is long and therefore takes time to display. For the first time in our 22-year history, during the first week of March, our graduation ceremony will be held entirely online. Watch for more information on this special ceremony posted later on. Warmest congratulations to all our graduates… Louise St Denis and our team at The National Institute for Genealogical Studies ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~We have graduates in the following CERTIFICATE programs: Note: List will be updated as blog posts are published American Records Certificate Blog post for American Graduates Australian Records Certificate Blog post for Australian Graduates Canadian Records Certificate Blog post for Canadian Graduates Eastern European Records Certificate Blog post for Eastern European Graduates English Records Certificate Blog post for English Graduates German Records Certificate Blog post for German Graduates Irish Records Certificate Blog post for Irish Graduates Librarianship Certificate Blog post for Librarianship Gratuates Professional Development Certificate Blog post for Professional Development Graduates —————————————————-Visit our website for a complete list of online courses offered by The National Institute for Genealogical Studies. Check our Course Calendar here. Follow us on Social Media: Blog, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest. *Note: Please be aware our social media accounts are monitored regularly, but NOT 24/7. If you have any questions, please contact the office directly. Contact information:1 (800) 580-0165Email: admin@GenealogicalStudies.com Website: www.GenealogicalStudies.comBlog: blog.GenealogicalStudies.com LEADERS IN ONLINE GENEALOGY EDUCATION since 1997

Keeping in Touch

Posted on December 7, 2021December 7, 2021
by Cheryl Levy
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Do you have a question about your courses or your research? Communication is so important in genealogy in order to keep abreast of constantly evolving information. The same is true within The National Institute for Genealogical Studies. As a student of The National Institute, there are various ways you can communicate with us and your fellow students (see below). We want all of our students to enjoy their learning experience. Please do not worry or fret over your courses by yourself. We are here to help you! **** NOTE: Our social media accounts are NOT monitored regularly. If you need an answer quickly, please call us on the phone. We can be reached at 1-800-580-0165, ext. #1 (North America) or 1-416-861-0165. Please leave a message. If no one answers, we will call you back. #1 By email to The National Institute**** NOTE: When contacting us, please INCLUDE your FIRST & LAST NAME, and the full COURSE TITLE (including the COUNTRY, if it is a records course). It is also helpful if you include the module number and section that title you are referring to. **** i) admin@genealogicalstudies.com – for general questions;ii) alert@genealogicalstudies.com – to advise us of broken links in your course materials and assignments — Please GIVE SPECIFIC DETAILS; i.e., provide the COURSE NAME, MODULE NUMBER, WEBSITE NAME, and URL.iii) exam@genealogicalstudies.com – questions pertaining to your course exam. #2 By email to a fellow studentWhen you view a fellow student’s public assignment SUBMISSION/ANSWER, and you would like to contact them about something in their posting, simply click on the envelope icon to the right of the student’s name. A new window will open where you can type your message. For privacy reasons, you will not see the recipient’s email address. They have the option to reply or not. #3 Attend a Virtual MeetingVIRTUAL MEETINGS ARE THE BEST PLACE TO COMMUNICATE with an instructor and fellow students. Anyone can participate! You do not have to be registered in the course to attend. When attending virtual meetings, please bring questions applicable to the topic being discussed. Watch for our emails outlining upcoming virtual meetings dates and times. Or visit our website for the full schedule. #4 Follow The National Institute’s BlogScroll down. On the right-hand side of this page, you will see Subscribe to Blog via Email. In the text box, enter your email address and click on the Subscribe button. Once subscribed, you will receive an email each time we post…

Transcription Tuesday – Italian Handwriting

On the first Monday of each month, the next rotation of our online courses begins. The National Institute for Genealogical Studies offers 230+ online courses on a wide variety of topics, providing genealogical education for those interested in beginning to research their family history, as well as professional genealogists. One of the foundational research skills for our students to develop is Transcribing. For this reason, we have created a compulsory Basic Level course (Skills: Transcribing, Abstracting & Extracting ) to equip all of our certificate students with this vital ability. However, all family history researchers, no matter what their level of expertise, should strive to acquire this core skill. As we research our family history, many of us will eventually encounter immigrant ancestors. As we document their arrival, we gain clues for their country of origin. Many times, this will involve a change of language and introduce us to records in an unfamiliar country. Time needs to spent learning about what is available and where to find more information. It is recommended to consult the FamilySearch Wiki as a launching point. Choose your country of interest. We will be using Italy Genealogy for examples today. One of the first challenges we are faced with is different languages, but also the handwriting that was used in various historical time periods, for specific record types, and even in locations or districts involved with their homeland. Be sure to study everything you can gather about the location where your research will be focused. We have developed an essential basic level course for Italian research: Italian: Language and Location to guide you through many of these challenges. From the course description: Understanding, or being able to decipher, the languages found with Italian genealogical documents is an essential skill needed to effectively research your Italian ancestors. While most records are in Italian, you will find other languages within the records depending on the history of the town or region you are researching. Emphasis is placed on reading the handwriting and how to translate and understand basic Italian records. This course is offered monthly, and is just one of the courses included with our Italian Records Certificate. Additional Helpful Italian Research Resources from FamilySearch.org: Italy Language and Handwriting Italy Handwriting Italian Genealogical Word List Italian Birth Document Translation Category: Italy Researching in records from other countries can be challenging, but utilize the tools that have been developed for your success. Italian Handwriting can be studied and transcribed.…

Family Time, Memories, Traditions

Our students at The National Institute for Genealogical Studies are preparing for the last month of courses for 2021. December is a busy month for many. Schedules and outside expectations compete for our attention. Be sure to plan your month carefully. Self-paced education takes perseverance and focus. We are here to help you succeed in meeting your genealogical education goals. The Holiday season is upon us – filled with Family Time, Traditions and Memories. It is a time to gather with extended family members and share memories of years gone by. There will be well-known family traditions mixed in with new traditions – welcoming new family members to our celebrations. It’s a good time to take note of changes in our families over the past year of 2021. As family historians, we record the BMDs as we receive the news, but the holidays are usually a time to welcome those new cousins and in-laws into your family circle. It’s a time for stories of, “Remember when….?” and photos! Take lots of photos, especially of family groups and elderly family members. And then there is the food! Traditional recipes with Grandma’s chocolate fudge – made only as she does, and Great-Aunt Mable’s dressing recipe. Be sure to record these. Find out why certain foods are served, and why these traditions were formed, and carried on year after year. Record them and preserve them as the treasures they truly are. We have courses that will give you some ideas of what to ask, with questions to dig deeper into the origins of your family traditions. Here are a few examples to put on your Wish List:Demystifying Culture & Folklore Discover Your Family History Life of Our Ancestors Research: Grandmothers, Mothers & Daughters-Tracing Women Research: Social History Writing the Genealogist’s Memoir Writing Your Family History Book Make December a month to remember! Prepare for Family Time, for sharing Memories, and for exploring your holiday Traditions. Record what you learn and document the new stories. The online education you are pursuing to preserve your family history will not only benefit your immediate family, but it will bring together extended family members as well. You may even discover some new cousins! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The National Institute for Genealogical Studies offers quality online education with over 230+ courses to choose from. Some of our courses are topic/country-specific, or provide insight into research methodology, while others are skill-building courses to maximize your research time. The first Monday of a…

Remember to Honour and Be Thankful

Our students at The National Institute for Genealogical Studies are ready to start another round of online courses on November 1st. As 2021 is winding down, there still is time to complete one more course on our Educational Goals List for this year. Professional genealogists and family historians recognize the need to learn all we can about our research topics of interest. We just don’t know what we don’t know. Online courses allow us to explore new subjects relevant to our projects and refine those research skills needed to succeed in our endeavours. November means Remembrance Day is coming soon. This is a time to Remember those who fought, and made the ultimate sacrifice, and to Honour our veterans for their service. We are Thankful for all they have done. Military conflicts are not a new phenomenon. There is not a generation that has not witnessed some sort of conflict and many have family members who participated at some level. If you want to investigate your family’s military involvement, here a few suggestions to explore and document their service. Current scheduled start dates are given – check for additional scheduled dates to register for these courses. Australian: Military Records (Dec 6th) Australian: Other Sources for Births, Deaths & Marriages (Nov 1st)Canadian: Military Records (Dec 6th) Eastern European: Austrian-Hungarian, German & Russian Empires: Chronology (Nov 1st) Eastern European: Other Records…Including Census, Land, Military & Tax (Nov 1st)English/Scottish: Occupations – Military and Services (Dec 6th) German: Chronological Considerations (Dec 6th) Irish: Military, Naval and Pension Records (Dec 6th) Italian: Introduction to Research Outside of Italy (Nov 1st)Italian: Military & Conscription Records (Not Scheduled) Research: British India Ancestors (Jan 3rd)Research: South African Ancestors Including Military Records (Dec 6th) Research: The National Archives of England (Nov 1st) Research: United Empire Loyalist Ancestors (Jan 3rd)Research: U.S. Colonial New England Ancestors (Jan 3rd) Research: U.S. World War II Ancestors-Part 1 (Jan 3rd) Research: U.S. World War II Ancestors-Part 2 (Feb 7th)US: Military Records (Nov 1st) We also want to Remember and Honour our family members and their contributions to our family’s legacy. We are so Thankful for their cultural heritage and traditions, but also for the memories and current opportunities to celebrate our family’s history. As we prepare for upcoming holidays, make sure to interview family members and ask to see those family photos! Whatever your plans are for November – continue to pursue your families’ stories! Document your discoveries…