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RLP 78 : Getting Things Done Part 4 – Reflecting

Jan 6, 2020

Today’s episode of Research Like a Pro is about the fourth step in Getting Things Done, reflecting. Regularly capturing the new items that have risen to the surface, reviewing your calendar and project lists, and processing new materials can keep your mind free to do its best work. We discuss the weekly review, getting clear, getting current, and getting creative. We also talk about the big picture review and considering the larger goals that may...

RLP 77: Getting Things Done Part 3 – Organization

Dec 30, 2019

Today’s episode of Research Like a Pro is about setting up an organizational system that you trust to hold your projects and give you reminders about what needs to be done on any certain day. What good is a filing system or calendar that is never used? Have you tried a new tool but given up when it didn’t meet your needs? This is the time to revisit how you’re organizing your genealogy and make...

RLP 76: RootsTech and Genealogy Education – Interview with Amberly Beck

Dec 23, 2019

Today’s episode of Research Like a Pro is about genealogy education opportunities, including attending genealogy conferences like RootsTech. Our guest, Amberly Beck, talks about her first experience at RootsTech in Salt Lake City and how Tom Jones’ classes impacted her. She also shares about her experience speaking at RootsTech London and some of the classes she liked there. After recording the episode, Amberly shared a great thought with us. She said, “Sometimes we love researching...

RLP 74: PERSI Part 2 – How to Find Articles

Dec 9, 2019

Today’s episode of Research Like a Pro is about how to find articles using the Periodical Source Index (PERSI). There are two different search pages to use. Learn about the differences between them and how to use them effectively to find the articles that might help in your research. We also go over 7 ways to obtain the articles you find in the Periodical Source Index, and how to search using state postal codes. Update...

RLP 73: PERSI Part 1

Dec 2, 2019

Today’s episode of Research Like a Pro is about the Periodical Source Index (PERSI). This index to periodicals useful to genealogists was originally created by the Allen County Public Library and published in print and fiche formats. Now, genealogists can access the index online at FindMyPast! Join us as we discuss what you might find in the index and how the articles might be of use to you. Update 2022: The Allen County Public Library’s Genealogy Center...

RLP 71 – Getting Things Done Part 1

Nov 18, 2019

Today’s episode of Research Like a Pro is about David Allen’s book, Getting Things done: the art of stress-free productivity and the applications to family history and genealogy research. We discuss the overview of his program and some examples of capturing, clarifying, and organizing. Links Family History and Getting Things Done – by Diana at Family Locket Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity, revised edition by David Allen – affiliate link to Amazon...

RLP 70 – DNA Tools and Methodology part 2: Chromosome browsers, segment triangulation, chromosome mapping, visual phasing

Nov 11, 2019

Today’s episode of Research Like a Pro is a discussion with Robin Wirthlin about DNA tools and methods involving segment data. AncestryDNA doesn’t provide segment data, but the other companies do! With chromosome browsers and segment data, you can use segment triangulation and chromosome mapping to prove common ancestors. Join us as we talk about how this all works! Links The Chromosome Browser: A Tool for Visualizing Segment Data by Nicole at Family Locket Segment...

RLP 69 – DNA Tools Part 1: Clustering, Pedigree Triangulation, WATO

Nov 4, 2019

Today’s episode of Research Like a Pro is a discussion with Robin Wirthlin about how to use DNA tools and methodology in your genetic genealogy. This is part 1 of DNA tools, focusing on creating genetic networks, pedigree triangulation, and the What are the Odds tool at DNA Painter. We grouped these together because they are usually the first tools and methods to use. You don’t need segment information or chromosome browsers to use these...

RLP 68 – Interview with Dana Leeds about the Leeds Method and the RLP Study Group

Oct 28, 2019

Today’s episode of Research Like a Pro is an interview with Dana Leeds about her method of color clustering DNA Matches. This is called the Leeds Method. When she first shared her method last year, it became an instant success. The Autocluster reports created at Genetic Affairs and the Collins Leeds method are both based on the Leeds Method of color clustering. Listen in to hear all about the Leeds Method and Dana’s experience doing...

RLP 67: Tax Records Part 3 – How to Find Tax Records

Oct 21, 2019

Today’s episode of Research Like a Pro is about how to find tax records. We discuss our go-to places to search, starting with the FamilySearch Wiki. Diana shares how she found the Maryland tax records transcribed and indexed at the Maryland Archives website through a link in the Wiki. We also discuss using the FamilySearch catalog to tap into all the digitized microfilm available online at FamilySearch that is typically unindexed, browse only microfilm. This...

RLP 78 : Getting Things Done Part 4 – Reflecting

RLP 77: Getting Things Done Part 3 – Organization

RLP 76: RootsTech and Genealogy Education – Interview with Amberly Beck

RLP 74: PERSI Part 2 – How to Find Articles

RLP 73: PERSI Part 1

RLP 71 – Getting Things Done Part 1

RLP 70 – DNA Tools and Methodology part 2: Chromosome browsers, segment triangulation, chromosome mapping, visual phasing

RLP 69 – DNA Tools Part 1: Clustering, Pedigree Triangulation, WATO

RLP 68 – Interview with Dana Leeds about the Leeds Method and the RLP Study Group

RLP 67: Tax Records Part 3 – How to Find Tax Records

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