Could you use some structure in your genealogy research? Do you need help breaking down your brick walls? Take our Research Like a Pro eCourse to learn how to analyze records, make a research plan, keep a research log, and write a report. Watch eight webinars recorded by Diana Elder, AG. Take quizzes, listen to our free podcast, and read chapters from the book. Join our private Facebook community to share your assignments and receive feedback. Check in during our monthly live “Ask Diana” office hours to get help in a group setting. The e-Course will give you the extra boost you might need in your research efforts. You’ll be able to work at your own pace and still receive valuable assistance along the way.
Webinars
The E-course will include lifetime access to eight webinars corresponding to chapters in the book. In each webinar, I lead you through the key concepts using real life examples. You’ll get in-depth answers to your questions and gain a deeper understanding of the Research Like a Pro process.
Pedigree analysis and objectives: Learn how to analyze your family tree for possible research opportunities, then how to focus your research with an objective.
Reviewing previous research and analyzing source information: Learn how to analyze the sources you have found and extract all of the possible data from them.
Location research: Study jurisdictions, boundary changes, and discover the importance of understanding “where” an event occurred.
Research planning: Learn to make a focused plan that will guide you to the best sources that will answer your research question.
Source citations: Study the elements of a good source citation and learn to create your own.
Logging your research: Discover how to organize your research using a research log and source citations.
Writing up your research: Learn the many ways you can share your research, how to write a simple proof summary, and discover the best option for any research scenario.
Organization, productivity, and education: Discover new ways to organize your genealogy documents, become more productive in your work, and boost your genealogical knowledge.
How it Works:
-After you register, you’ll be able to immediately access all of the materials on FamilyLocket.com
-Watch the webinars whenever it fits with your schedule.
-Send your questions to Diana by email at Diana@familylocket.com.
-Diana will answer questions in a live “Ask Diana” session once a month. These will be recorded if you can’t participate live.
-Complete the assignments on your own time and share with the private Research Like a Pro Facebook group for feedback.
-After you purchase the course, you will be able to see the “My Courses” tab on the menu to access the eCourse material.
Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist’s Guide Book
We recommend that you purchase a copy of Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist’s Guide, either the eBook or paperback, to use with the course.
Getting Help
What if you have questions as you work through your own research project? You’ll have lifetime access to the private Research Like a Pro Facebook group where you can ask the community for help as well as submit your assignments for feedback.
You’ll also have lifetime access to the monthly “Ask Diana” chat sessions. Submit your questions ahead of time and receive assistance in solving your tough research problems.
Finally, you’ll receive the new printable Research Like a Pro flowchart. See at a glance the research process with key tips on one convenient page.
Ask Diana Chat Sessions – Tuesdays
Join the video chats live to ask your questions, or watch the recording later. All are encouraged to submit their questions beforehand by email. Check the web page for dates.
Fee
The price of the eCourse is $125. You have access to Diana Elder, AG, and Nicole Dyer, and their one-on-one advice through the Facebook group and through monthly office hours. A consultation with Diana usually costs $50 per hour, but with the eCourse, you can sign up to have a 5-15 minute consultation with her each month during the monthly office hour session. Even if you just watch the office hours recording each month, you will learn a lot from from the questions and answers. These office hours are on top of the eight, 30-60 minute long recorded webinar presentations that you have access to watch on your own time. We think you will find that our Research Like a Pro eCourse is a great value!
What is the Difference between the eCourse and Study Group?
The Research Like a Pro study group has the same online learning modules – webinars, quizzes, etc., but has 8 scheduled group classes with the other researchers in the group via google hangouts. The study group also has deadlines for completing assignments and a feedback schedule for reading each others’ assignments and giving feedback. Participants in the study group work closely together and provide encouragement and motivation to complete assignments. Diana and Nicole also give personalized feedback on each assignment for study group members.
Study Group Upgrade
If you sign up for the Research Like a Pro eCourse, but decide later to join a Research Like a Pro study group, you can upgrade for the price difference during study group registration. Simply contact Diana and Nicole for help. Contact info: Diana@FamilyLocket.com, Nicole@FamilyLocket.com
More information
For more information go to the eCourse main page: Research Like a Pro eCourse.
Shari Brimhall (verified owner) –
I absolutely love the E course! Even though I have not yet broken down my brick wall on this particular ancestor at this time I have learned valuable research techniques and have gained a level of confidence …
I also learned that by going back through the records which I have accumulated over the years and using your approach, I have discovered several things about this ancestor that I did not know and that was right in front of me the whole time! I just needed to look with a fresh perspective that I received by while taking your E course. Now i can honestly say I feel closer to this ancestor and I have gained a deeper respect and appreciation for him! Thank you so much for that!
Shari Brimhall
Connie Zubrod (verified owner) –
The E course is wonderful!! I was feeling like I needed some direction and help with my research; the E course has taken away that stress, given me direction and step by step help through my research goals! I highly recommend the Research Like a Pro E course.
Gregory Egger (verified owner) –
The format provided by the e-course worked very well for me. I was able to learn more about the research process and through that, my organisational skills needed some work. Diana and Nicole have developed a very sound program and are great mentors in the genealogy field. I highly recommend this course to anyone interested in genealogy research and the proper way to report their search results.
Monique Riley (verified owner) –
I first purchased the book, “Research Like a Pro” and loved it! The research process and methodology is presented in a simple and effective way to ensure progress and success. I have seen the need for something like this in the genealogical community for a while now and was very excited to find Diana’s book. The book led me to the Family Locket website and to the self-paced e-course, which sounded like a perfect fit for me because I could work on the course according to my own schedule.
I also thought the course would be a great review for me, as I am preparing to renew my credential of Accredited Genealogist (R). I really like the recorded webinars, links to relevant articles and podcasts, homework assignments, and the quizzes at the end of each lesson which provide instant answers. The lifetime access to the “Ask Diana” office hours is a real bonus too!
I have completed the course and highly recommend it not only to those just beginning to research their ancestors, but also to those who have been researching for decades, like myself. The Research Like a Pro e-course truly provides foundational principles that lead to efficient research, making the process even more fun!
Rebecca Walbecq (verified owner) –
The Research Like a Pro e-course is the perfect companion to the book and related facebook group. Using the e-course to lead me through the process and keep me accountable to myself was a great investment. I have successfully completed my first research project and could not have done this without the assistance of Diana and Nicole and the guidance of the e-course lessons. I am just starting on my next research project and plan to continue to reference the e-course. Thank you, Diana and Nicole!
Julie Clark (verified owner) –
I always wanted to follow a professional genealogist around as they did their research. I wanted to know how they did their research so efficiently and effectively. Well, finally Diana and Nicole had made this possible with their Research Like a Pro e-course. They’ve already have helped me become more effective in my research. And their techniques have given me a more solid foundation on which I can continue to build my own research tools and techniques that work best for me. Thank you, Diana and Nicole.
Karin Coppernoll (verified owner) –
Research like a Pro e-course worked well for me. The easy-to-use format keeps you on task. Start with a video and practice the techniques with assignments. To get the most out of the course, post your assignments in the Facebook forum and get feedback. Then take the quiz and see how much you’ve learned. Diana Elder breaks research into bite-sized pieces so you can learn to be a more efficient and productive genealogist.
Debbie Wahlstrom (verified owner) –
I purchased the book first and worked through the steps there. The book along with the podcasts was very helpful and easy to understand, but I kept having questions about the details. By signing up for the e-course I was able to get direct help from Diana and others about my research through the “Ask Diana Office Hours.” This was very helpful to me! Also, listening to questions others have asked during the Office Hours has helped a lot. I also liked the video format of the e-course and the additional work samples to look at. Prior to purchasing the course, I had debated if I really needed it when I had the book, but now I am so glad I chose to take it and would definitely recommend it to others.
Allison Kotter (verified owner) –
I signed up for this class after hearing great things about Diana and Nicole from people who had heard them speak or read their book. At first I was kind of hesitant as they were doing things differently than I had been doing and it seemed like I wasn’t getting any more answers than I was before. But then, at the end it all clicked! I realized that all the background research we had done in the earlier parts of the course lead me exactly to the answers I had been looking for long before this course! I feel much more prepared to take on my genealogy research questions and would recommend it to anyone looking to break down brick walls!