Book Details

eBook in PDF and Word (docx) formats
Publisher: Family Locket Books; 1st edition (6 March 2025)
Language: English
Printable Dimensions: 8.5 x 11
Pages: 148

Description

Transform your genealogical research process with the comprehensive “Research Like a Pro with AI” workbook by Nicole Elder Dyer and Diana Elder, AG. This innovative guide combines the proven Research Like a Pro methodology with practical applications of artificial intelligence tools to help genealogists at intermediate to advanced levels work more efficiently without sacrificing quality.

The workbook walks you through each step of integrating AI into your genealogical workflow, from formulating research objectives to writing polished reports. Learn how to use tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity to enhance your research capabilities while maintaining high standards of evidence analysis and documentation.

Key features include:

• Detailed guidance on choosing the right AI tools for specific genealogical tasks
• Techniques for crafting effective prompts that yield useful results
• Methods for validating and fact-checking AI-generated content
• Practical examples using Diana’s Isabella Weatherford Royston project
• Hands-on practice exercises with step-by-step instructions
• Assignments to apply AI tools to your own research project

The workbook provides valuable insights into using AI for transcribing handwritten documents, creating timelines, writing source citations, developing locality guides, planning research strategies, maintaining research logs, and drafting reports. Each chapter builds upon the last as you work through a complete genealogical research project with AI assistance.

With the purchase of this digital workbook, you’ll receive immediate access to downloadable files including a printable PDF of the interior and covers, a digital Word/DOCX file for typing into, templates for research projects and locality guides, and access to Airtable research log templates. Additional resources are available online including example projects and citation templates.

Take your genealogical research to the next level by learning to harness the power of AI while maintaining your expertise as the decision-maker and evaluator throughout the research process.

About the Authors

Nicole Elder Dyer is a professional genealogist specializing in Southern United States research and genetic genealogy. She is the creator of FamilyLocket.com and the Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast. She co-authored Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist’s Guide and Research Like a Pro with DNA and is an instructor for the study groups of the same name. She lectures at conferences and institutes including the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy and Institute of Genealogical and Historical Research. Nicole holds a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University in History Teaching. At Family Locket Genealogists, Nicole is a project manager, editor, and researcher.

Diana Elder, an Accredited GenealogistⓇ professional, author, and speaker, has eighteen years of research experience and holds a credential in genealogy research from the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen). Her area of expertise is the United States Gulf South Region, which includes Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. A Magna Cum Laude graduate from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor’s degree in Education, Elder combines her roles as a lifelong learner and educator. She co-authored the bestselling book, Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist’s Guide and Research Like a Pro with DNA. She also established the “Research Like a Pro” study group and e-Course to facilitate practical learning. She regularly contributes research tips to FamilyLocket and co-hosts the Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast with Nicole. She is a frequent speaker at conferences, workshops, and institutes. A member of the National Genealogical Society, the Utah Genealogical Society, and the Association of Professional Genealogists, she specializes in U.S. and DNA research, as well as genealogy consulting & coaching.