[APG Public List] [TGF] [APG Members] Source Citationstudy groupcommencinc soon

[LBoswell]

Thanks Michele,
I honestly think these ventures are all great ideas.  Source citations have 
been a subject that is central to what we do, maybe in a sense *the* 
defining subject.  So all approaches that try to expand our knowledge of the 
subject are good, and I suspect there will be cross-pollination between them 
all.  From the start I expected that the good opportunities for discussion 
on the TGF list would be a resource for members of the study group to 
consult, and then bring the information back from there to the group.  I 
think that's in my description to the yahoo group I pointed out that 
"cross-posting" from the group *to* relevant lists is not only encouraged, 
but is going to be essential (not in those words, but that was my thought on 
the TGF lists and APG public).  In fact when I forwarded the information to 
Christy (list owner for TGF) and asked if she would post it on TGF for me, I 
explained how I thought this study group would be a natural complement to 
TGF and similar lists.

It's neat to see the subject taking off like this.

Larry
Larry Boswell BA, PLCGS
www.TheBackstairs.com
http://thebackstairs.com/blog/
"Experts in Historical & Genealogical Research"
Listowner, TheoryGen (a non-archived list)
http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/theorygen/
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
laboswell at rogers.com
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Michele Kemper
  To: LBoswell ; Elissa Scalise Powell, CG ; APGMembersOnlyList at apgen.org ; 
APGPublicList at apgen.org ; transitional-genealogists-forum at rootsweb.com
  Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 8:24 PM
  Subject: Re: [APG Public List] [TGF] [APG Members] Source Citationstudy 
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  Larry,


  It is not so much a competitive race than a different approach to the same 
information.


  The Yahoo group you have started is designed to focus on source citation. 
My proposal was to look at the different records and discuss them as well as 
looking as source citation. Having it on an open discussion forum such as 
TGF would allow Elizabeth and other experts to help those of us trying to 
learn.


  Michele



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  From: LBoswell <laboswell at rogers.com>
  To: "Elissa Scalise Powell, CG" <Elissa at PowellGenealogy.com>; Michele 
Kemper <misha412 at yahoo.com>; APGMembersOnlyList at apgen.org; 
APGPublicList at apgen.org; transitional-genealogists-forum at rootsweb.com
  Sent: Thu, June 10, 2010 7:58:20 PM
  Subject: Re: [APG Public List] [TGF] [APG Members] Source Citationstudy 
groupcommencinc soon

  
  Excellent ideas, and they all serve the same ultimate goals.  You'd think 
this was a competitive race though.  I think I've kicked open a very pent up 
desire to learn here.

  Remember though that  I have nothing to gain and much to lose since this 
has become such a public issue on these lists today, but my intentions are 
honest and my motives are to try to make a small contribution to improving 
discussions on this subject.  The more places people have to turn to deepen 
their understanding of source citations (or any other genealogical matter), 
the better.  Obviously the demand is there for more information, more 
opportunities to expand knowledge on this subject.  But that's the way 
genealogists are built.  There's always a greater hunger for new 
opportunities to learn than there are venues available, so I'm very pleased 
to see this sudden creative response to a long neglected need.

  I hope some of the people who have joined the yahoo study group also take 
part in these ventures, and bring the ideas and knowledge back to our little 
effort in turn.  And maybe the reverse will happen too.

  Larry

  Larry Boswell BA, PLCGS
  www.TheBackstairs.com
  http://thebackstairs.com/blog/
  "Experts in Historical & Genealogical Research"
  Listowner, TheoryGen (a non-archived list)
  http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/theorygen/
  Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  laboswell at rogers.com
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Elissa Scalise Powell, CG
    To: 'Michele Kemper' ; APGMembersOnlyList at apgen.org ; 
APGPublicList at apgen.org ; transitional-genealogists-forum at rootsweb.com
    Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 7:43 PM
    Subject: Re: [APG Public List] [TGF] [APG Members] Source Citationstudy 
groupcommencinc soon


    Michele,
    I agree that it could work. We just finished the Standards Manual. 
Perhaps it is time to move onto systematic EE discussions on TGF.

    Or another approach is to take the ProGen model and use EE instead of 
ProGen. The model has a proven track record and is described in an article 
by Angela McGhie in an APG Quarterly. The model includes smaller groups for 
manageable discussions but with an experienced mentor. The mentor does not 
lead the group but only advises and acts as a resource. It works well and 
lets peers step up and practice leadership skills. Of course those peer 
leaders have to be found -- and the more the merrier. No kings or queens 
here! <g>

    It will be interesting to see how this resolves.

    -- Elissa in Pittsburgh this week and Birmingham next week

    Elissa Scalise Powell, CG
    www.PowellGenealogy.com
    CG and Certified Genealogist are Service Marks of the Board for 
Certification of Genealogists, used under license by board certificants 
after periodic evaluations by the Board.


    > -----Original Message-----
    > From: On Behalf Of Michele Kemper
    > Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 7:33 PM
    >
    > I think a step by step discussion of EE would be a good fit for TGF or 
the open APG list.
    > That would allow everyone to discuss the topics openly and get expert 
input into the
    > subject matter. Since EE examines a wide range of records, it could be 
more than looking
    > at source citation, but looking at the breadth and depth of records 
available.
    >
    > Any thoughts?

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