Part 1 of a lecture by Loretta Evans at the 2006 Genealogy and Technology Conference. In this section she outlines what vital records are and the information they may contain. www.rootstelevision.com; byu; genealogy technology conference; loretta evans; online vital records; Part 2 of a lecture by Loretta Evans at the 2006 Genealogy and Technology Conference. In this section Loretta talks about getting birth records. www.rootstelevision.com; Part 3 of a lecture by Loretta Evans at the 2006 Genealogy and Technology Conference. In this section Loretta discusses death records. www.rootstelevision.com; Part 4 of a lecture by Loretta Evans at the 2006 Genealogy and Technology Conference. Loretta outlines public and private indexes and uses examples for West Virginia, Minnesota, Illinois, Idaho, and other western states. www.rootstelevision.com; Part 5 of a lecture by Loretta Evans at the 2006 Genealogy and Technology Conference about online vital records. In this section Loretta gives tips on what to do if your record is not online. www.rootstelevision.com; File Not Found: Organizing Your Computer is a lecture presented by Amy Johnson Crow at the 2006 BYU Genealogy and Technology Conference. Part 1 of 5. www.rootstelevision.com; "File Not Found: Organizing Your Computer" is a lecture presented by Amy Johnson Crow at the 2006 BYU Genealogy & Technology Conference. Part 2 of 5 www.rootstelevision.com; "File Not Found: Organizing Your Computer" is a lecture presented by Amy Johnson Crow at the 2006 BYU Genealogy & Technology Conference. Part 3 of 5 www.rootstelevision.com; "File Not Found: Organizing Your Computer" is a lecture presented by Amy Johnson Crow at the 2006 BYU Genealogy & Technology Conference. Part 4 of 5 www.rootstelevision.com; "File Not Found: Organizing Your Computer" is a lecture presented by Amy Johnson Crow at the 2006 BYU Genealogy & Technology Conference. Part 5 of 5 www.rootstelevision.com; A program in the Roots Lectures series. "Online Sites for Revolutionary War Data and Research," presented by Curt Witcher at the 2006 Genealogy and Technology Conference.; A program in the Roots Lectures series. "Online Sites for Revolutionary War Data and Research," presented by Curt Witcher.; A program in the Roots Lectures series. "Online Sites for Revolutionary War Data and Research," presented by Curt Witcher.; A program in the Roots Lectures series. "Online Sites for Revolutionary War Data and Research," presented by Curt Witcher.; A program in the Roots Lectures series. "Researching Civil War Ancestors Online," presented by Amy Johnson Crow, was featured at the 2006 Genealogy and Technology Conference.; A program in the Roots Lectures series. "Researching Your Civil War Ancestors Online," presented by Amy Johnson Crow.; A program in the Roots Lectures series. "Researching Civil War Ancestors Online," presented by Amy Johnson Crow.; A program in the Roots Lectures series. "Researching Civil War Ancestors Online," presented by Amy Johnson Crow, C.G.; A program in the Roots Lectures series presented at the 2006 Genealogy and Technology Conference. Alan E. Mann, A.G., is a professional genealogist and popular lecturer on many topics, including British research and online resources & strategies.; A program in the Roots Lecture series. "New Technologies & Trends for Family History," presented by Alan E. Mann.; A program in the Roots Lectures series. "New Technologies & Trends for Family History," presented by Alan E. Mann.; A program in the Roots Lectures series. "New Technologies & Trends for Family History," presented by Alan E. Mann.; Curt Witcher delivered the keynote address at the annual Genealogy and Technology Conference.; An overview of the 5-Step family history research process that you can use again and again to discover your family history. Ancesotrs Instructional Module 1.1.; An overview of Step 1of the 5-Step Family History Research Process, "Write Down What You Know." Ancestors Instructional Module #2.1.; Introduces family history research forms and provides direction on how to use these important tools to guide and record your research. Ancestors Instructional Module #2.2.; Gathering family history information from many sources, a few of which may surprise you, is an exciting start to your family history research. Ancestors Instructional Module # 2.3.; Interviewing family members for clues to your family history is an important first step. Learn what you can do to make the most of it. Ancestors Instructional Module #2.4.; How to organize and preserve important family history information. Ancestors Instructional Module #2.5.; In Step 2 of the 5-Step Family History Research Process you "Decide What You Want To Learn" or, in other words, choose a research objective. Ancestors Instructional Module #3.1.; Learning to "Identify MIssing or Unverified Information" about your ancestor is key to forming your research objective. Ancestors Instructional #3.2.; The Research Questions Form is where you list all the questions you have about your ancestor and possible information sources. Each of these questions is a possible research objective. Ancestors Instructional Module # 3.3.; The Research Log helps you focus on one ancestor and one research objective at a time . Use this form to record the results of your research, incuding information sources and their location. Ancestors Instructional Module #3.4.; Once you have a clearly stated question, or research objective, it's time to start looking for the answer. How do you decide where to start? Ancestors Instructional Module #4.1. ; "Information Sources Defined" highlights the three major sources of information - people, objects, and records - and what they have to offer. Ancestors Instructional Module #4.2.; What type of record do you look at first? Well that depends on your research question, and a little strategic thinking. Ancestors Instructional Module #4.3.; Choosing the right repository (places where records are stored) all depends on the type of record you are looking. Ancestors Instructional Module # 4.4.; Using a repository's catalog is the key to finding the record you are looking for. Ancestors Instructional Module #4.5.; Update your Research Log by recording detailed information about the source and location of your information. Ancestors Instructional Module #4.6.; You've found the source you wanted, now look or listen carefully for information that will answer your research question. Ancestors Instructional Module #5.1.; How to read and copy information from sources ranging from headstones to birth certificates.; family history; genealogy; how-to; research; Preparing for and conducting an oral history interview. Ancestors Instructional Module #5.3; Congratulations are almost in order. It looks like you have answered your research question, but there are a few more things that need to be done. Ancestors Instructional Module # 6.1.; Evaluate the quaility and usefulness of the information you've found. Ancestors Instructional Module # 6.2.; The 9 factors to consider when evaluating the credibility of an information source. Ancestors Instructional Module #6.3.; Another source may be needed to confirm or clarify the information you have found. Ancestors Instructional Module # 6.4.; With all the information at hand, make a conclusion and organize your findings. Ancestors Instructional Module #6.5.; Share the information you find.; A recap of the Research Process; Overview of oral history interviewing. When people tell stories about their own lives and those stories are preserved and passed down for future generations, it's called oral history. ; Step 1 of a succesful oral history interviewing is "Planning the Interview." In this step you will set your objective, select someone to interview and invite them to participate.; Step 2 of a succesful oral history interviewing is "Preparing for an Interview." In this step you will prepare your questions, emphasizing ones that are open-ended, as well as test and practice with your equipment.; Step 3 of a succesful oral history interviewing is "Conducting the Interview." In this step you will interview the person you have selected. Tips include placing the camera or tape recorder, choosing a location, and using memory triggers.; Step 4 of a succesful oral history interviewing is "Preserving the Interview." In this concluding step you will make back up copies of your notes or recorded media, prepare a transcript of the interview, and share your results.; Ancestors - Family Stories, Part 1, highlights Fabiana Chiu and her quest to document her family's story from China through Peru and to New York City. www.rootstelevision.com; Ancestors - Family Stories, Part 2, features an interview with journalist Bill Zimmerman, author of "How to Tape Instant Oral Biographies." www.rootstelevision.com; http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid463882993http://www.brightcove.com/channel.jsp?channel=151802639