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Genealogy Pants - Classes and Study Groups

This is a once-per-month study group that will study one National Genealogical Society Quarterly (NGSQ) journal article per month as posted on the website NGSQ Study Groups. We will study these articles with a focus on principles taught in Mastering Genealogical Proof (MGP) by Tom Jones. We will discuss topics on the genealogy standards, evidence analysis and correlation, writing, citations, and more.

GenProof Study Groups

MGP1 Mastering Genealogical Proof Study Group ONE

Archived Hangout on Air recordings of DearMYRTLE's Mastering Genealogical Proof Study Group ONE.

MGP2 Mastering Genealogical Proof Study Group TWO

Archived Hangouts on Air from DearMYRTLE's Mastering Genealogical Proof Study Group TWO.

Mondays with Myrt

A newsy, "across Myrt's desk" event, exploring all types of genealogy research techniques, challenges, technology and such. Mondays with Myrt is about working together to get around those brick walls, sharing what we

NGSQ Study Group

National Genealogical Society Quarterly Study Group. A great tool to sharpen your genealogical skills, the NGSQ Study Group meets once a month to discuss an assigned article.

ProGen Study Group

Organized to encourage professional and aspiring genealogists to put into practice the principles found in Professional Genealogy: A Manual for Researchers, Writers, Editors, Lecturers and Librarians, edited by Elizabeth Shown Mills. This program employs an innovative method of collaborative learning focused on developing genealogical research skills and business practices.

Tracing Immigrant Origins Study Group

From DearMYRTLE, based on FamilySearch Wiki's Tracing Immigrant Origins for syllabus material.

Written Conclusion Study Group (2015)

This DearMYRTLE study group focuses on Chapter 7 of Thomas W. Jones' MASTERING GENEALOGICAL PROOF in which he explains elements of clearly written proof statements, proof summaries and proof arguments. Panelists read the chapter section and submit homework based on their own research challenges.