Presents Dr. Thomas W. Jones Sunday, October 2, 2011 1:00 – 5:00 PM The Arts and Sciences Building of Boston University – Room# 224

Seeing the Forest AND the Trees: Mastering the Craft of Genealogical Documentation

This hands-on workshop will cover the why, what, when, and how of documenting genealogies, lineages, reports and other written products. Participants will learn the five characteristics that make a source citation "complete and accurate" and how to apply a simplified format to citing most genealogical sources.

Thomas W. Jones, Ph.D., CG, CGL, FASG, FUGA, FNGS
Dr. Thomas W. Jones is a genealogical researcher, writer, editor, and educator who co-edits the National Genealogical Society Quarterly and teaches problem solving and evidence evaluation in Boston University’s Genealogical Research Program, advanced methods at the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy, and genealogical writing at the Samford University Institute on Genealogy and Historical Research

Stay tuned to the NEAPG website www.neapg.org for updates.

The College of Arts & Sciences is on 725 Commonwealth Ave. The parking area is behind the building, which is several blocks long. Go down Bay State Rd & park in the area to the left after the guardhouse where you will have to pay $5 for parking. Some free parking may be available on Commonwealth Ave.

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Registration Form can be downloaded here.