Course curriculum

    1. Meet Your Instructor, Gena Philibert-Ortega, and Introduce Yourself

    2. Course Access: November 27 - December 3, 2023

    3. Learn To Use the Course Player

    4. Contact Us

    5. Before we begin ...

    1. An Introduction to Research Logs

    2. Research Logs Made Easy: A Primer

    3. What Should Be in Your Research Log?

    4. Elements of a Research Log

    5. What is a Research Log: Discuss

    1. Research Log Template and Forms

    2. Using Spreadsheets to Create a Research Log

    3. Using Apps for Research Logs

    4. Keeping a Research Log in Evernote

    5. Which Research Log Is Right for You?

    6. Discussion

    1. Research Log Tricks from the Pros with Gena Philibert-Ortega

    2. Thomas MacEntee on Research Logs

    3. Discussion

    1. Research Logs Made Easy Q&A

    1. Please take our survey

About this course

  • $99.99
  • 21 lessons
  • 2.5 hours of video content

Instructor

Gena Philibert-Ortega holds a Master’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and a Master’s degree in Religion. Presenting on various subjects involving genealogy, women’s studies and social history, Gena has spoken to groups throughout the United States and virtually to audiences worldwide. Gena is the author of hundreds of articles published online and in print. Her books include Cemeteries of the Eastern Sierra (Arcadia Publishing, 2007) and From the Family Kitchen (F+W Media, 2012). Her current research interests include social history, community cookbooks, signature quilts and researching women’s lives.

Gena Philibert-Ortega

Instructor

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  • Course

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  • Instructor

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