Family History using the Internet

Ref: C2527617

You've done the family history research, now what are you going to do with all of that data? Writing a biography of an ancestor will help you to focus on one person and dig deeper into their life story. It will also allow you to get creative with your writing skills as you piece the story together to produce a factual account of one of your ancestors and their place in history.

Course aim

This course is for those who wish to consolidate their family history research into producing a written biography of one or more ancestors.

Do I need any particular skills or experience?

  • This course is for improvers
  • This course is for students who already have the basics and wish to consolidate their research.

By the end of the course I should be able to:

  • Access and navigate relevant family history websites and use them to search for ancestors.
  • Identify and use a variety of online and archive resources.
  • Develop research and analysis skills and look at wider research opportunities.
  • Use the context of the resources to discover more about the social history of ancestors.
  • Develop digital and creative writing skills.

How will I be taught?

What kind of feedback can I expect?

What else do I need to know?

All previous research, documents, photographs, etc.

Pre-course work, reading and information sources

What can I do next?

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Family History using the Internet

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Conditions

As a registered charity, and to meet our funders’ requirements, we need to check a few things with you before you enrol. Please check the details below to ensure you meet the basic eligibility critiera:

  • You are paying the standard fee (with a credit or debit card) or you are on any of the qualifying benefits
  • You have a valid email address so that you can receive confirmation of your booking
  • You have been resident in the UK, EU or EEA for the last 3 years
  • You are aged 19 years or older on 1st September 2021
  • You declare that the address you provide is correct and that you will provide evidence of this and your eligibility to live and work in the UK
  • You have read and accept our standard terms and conditions

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