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NGS American Genealogy:
A Home Study Course

PC and MAC compatible

Here is a unique educational opportunity to take a genealogy course at home. The course is an in-depth learning opportunity for the intermediate to advanced researcher.

The course was introduced in 1981, and it has been updated several times to incorporate current genealogical methodology.

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Now on CD

Printed version no longer available

The revised course, issued in 2005, includes:

Instruction on genealogical resources,
Strategies for conducting genealogical research on the Internet, in libraries, courthouses, and in archives,
Document analysis to get the most out of your sources,
Principles of evidence-analysis,
Source citation explanations and examples,
Tips for writing narratives,
Assignments with examples of how they should be completed,
Self-correcting exams,
Bibliographies and reference lists and
Online mail list for advice and research help.

The course is on three CDs, and the contents are:

CD #1, updated October 2007. For a course syllabus, click here.

Lesson 1: Introduction
Lesson 2: Family Traditions and Family Records
Lesson 3: Interviews, Correspondence, and Queries
Lesson 4: Library Resources
Lesson 5: Census Records
Lesson 6: Vital Records

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CD #2, updated October 2007. For a course syllabus, click here.

Lesson 7: Church and Cemetery Records
Lesson 8: Probate and Other Court Records
Lesson 9: State and Federal Land Records
Lesson 10: Local Land and Tax Records
Lesson 11: Migration Studies & Resources

CD#3, updated October 2007. For a course syllabus, click here.

Lesson 12: Passenger Arrival Records
Lesson 13: Naturalization Records
Lesson 14: Military and Veterans Benefit Records
Lesson 15: Interpreting and Evaluating Evidence
Lesson 16: What Next? Write The Story

Home Study Course Bundled Special (Buy CD 1, 2 and 3 together and save)

Course Only
(Self-Correcting)

Course with Graded Option

Member

$315

$475

Non-Member

$365

$565

	Course Only (Self-Correcting)	Course with Graded Option
Member Prices			Graded Option (Recommended) Receive specific written feedback Suggestions for improvement are made Encouragement is given Self-Correcting Option The first two CDs may be purchased as a self-correcting option. Stand alone, CDs only Self-corrected No grading or feedback included
CD1	$85	$165
CD2	$85	$165
CD3	$165	already included
Total	$335	$495
*	Deduct $10 on each CD if you have completed an NGS online course

Online Graduate Prices
	Course Option	Price
	Home Study CD 1	Discount
	Home Study CD 1 With Grading Option	Discount
	Home Study CD 2	Discount
	Home Study CD 2 With Grading Option	Discount
	Home Study CD 3 With Grading Option	Discount

	Course Only (Self-Correcting)	Course with Graded Option
Non-Member Prices			Join NGS Membership is $60 Look at your savings! Additional benefits for joining!
CD1	$95	$195
CD2	$95	$195
CD3	$195	already included
Total	$385	$585
*	Deduct $10 on each CD if you have completed an NGS online course

Enroll in the NGS Home Study Course today!

NGS American Genealogy: A Home Study Course

NGS American Genealogy:
A Home Study Course