Research your family history online

Interested in your family history? Want to find out more? You will learn what types of records are available and how to use the internet to support you in your search for family members.

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Key course information

Dates
21/05/12 - 11/06/12

Day(s)
Mon

Duration
3 weeks

Time
10:30 - 16:30

Fees
Full fee: £94
Senior fee: £53
Concession: £37

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
CFH03

Availability
Available
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This course has started

It may still be possible to enrol. Please call 020 7831 7831 to discuss. Please note that you will have missed some of the course content and it may not be possible for the tutor to fully cover this with you.

Course outline

What topics will we cover?

How to start researching your family history and how to use the internet to build on your initial findings.
How to trace your ancestors using the net.
What free information is available for you to access.
What information is worth paying for and which sites may be worth subscribing to.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

Start, or extend, your family history.
Develop a knowledge of basic genealogical sources and research techniques.
Use a variety of web-sites to research family history on the internet.
Understand the sort of information on family history likely to be available online.
Appreciate the excitement and challenges of using the internet to research family history.
Have an understanding of the options available in terms of which sites to use and what sites and types of information may be worth paying for.
Identify the various options open to you for further research using the net.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

You should be familiar with using a computer keyboard and mouse. Some familiarity with searching the net would be useful, but is not essential.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

You will be shown demonstrations and presentations and encouraged to use computers to search for information. Discussion and an exchange of ideas will be encouraged.
You will be encouraged to make use of the internet outside classes. Though this is not compulsory, it will give you additional information and useful experience.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

There are no additional costs during classes, but you may want to buy certificates, pay for copies of documents at libraries and subscribe to a specialised genealogy web-site. You should bring writing materials and be prepared to bring research items.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2515

computing@citylit.ac.uk

Advice times:

Tuesday 17.30 - 18.30; Wednesday 12.30 - 13.30

You do not need to book an appointment, just come along on the days and at the times listed.

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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Dates	Day(s)	Time	Duration	Fees	Snr	Conc	Code	Availability
21/05/12 to 11/06/12	Mon	10:30 - 16:30	3 weeks	£94	£53	£37	CFH03	Started	» Select
19/09/11 to 03/10/11	Mon	10:30 - 16:30	3 weeks	£94	£53	£37	CFH01	Finished	» Select
06/02/12 to 20/02/12	Mon	10:30 - 16:30	3 weeks	£94	£53	£37	CFH02	Finished	» Select

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computing@citylit.ac.uk

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