<html><head><style type="text/css"></style></head><body><div style="font-family:times new roman,new york,times,serif;font-size:14pt"><div>Larry,<br><br>When I first saw Elissa's email about what would a study group look like, I also thought of the Theory Gen group discussion that is currently going on regarding one of Helen Leary's articles found on the BCG website.  So far, I would say that this has been a very interesting and respectful discussion.  I've learned a lot and believe that my understanding of some things has changed because of being involved with this.  <br><br>Anyone interested in joining the Theory Gen discussions is welcome.  <br><br>Jeanette Daniels<br>Heritage Genealogical College<br><span><a target="_blank" href="http://www.genealogy.edu">www.genealogy.edu</a> </span><br></div><div style="font-family: times new roman,new york,times,serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br><div style="font-family: times new roman,new york,times,serif; font-size: 12pt;"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><hr size="1"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">From:</span></b> LBoswell <laboswell@rogers.com><br><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">To:</span></b> "Elissa Scalise Powell, CG" <Elissa@PowellGenealogy.com>; APG LIST as of Summer 2009 <apgpubliclist@apgen.org><br><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sent:</span></b> Wed, June 9, 2010 9:24:55 AM<br><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Subject:</span></b> Re: [APG Public List] citation think group APGers-isn't there oneof those?<br></font><br> <style></style> <div> <div>I'd recommend the time-limited discussion approach that's now going on in TheoryGen.  It's a learning curve, because email lists/groups aren't normally used in this manner.  Jeanette's introduction of time limits, and a particular article have worked well, but it's just the first step towards learning how to quietly and effectively discuss articles and anything else that's of interest.</div> <div> </div> <div>The advantage of a yahoo (or other) group is that there are accompanying applications that can be used to add files, links, and other supportive materials.</div> <div> </div> <div>One thing that's turning out to be really nice is that even when people don't have the time to participate, they can follow the discussion of the article by selectively reading the responses and discussions as they go on. With a study group isn't everyone expected to participate?  On this current first attempt on TheoryGen, far more people are able to read even if they can't participate.  And there's always the potential that eventually one of the future time limited discussions will be something they wish to comment on.</div> <div> </div> <div>The more we experiment with alternative uses of these lists and groups, the better use we make of them.  </div> <div> </div> <div>But this first attempt is going well.  I think maybe future discussions could be limited to 4 or 5 days maximum, but as I said this is just a first attempt to get us used to taking a more relaxed, open approach to discussions centred on a particular article, document, or idea.</div> <div> </div> <div>In any study group, room should be made for people who just want to sit in and listen (or in this case, read) along.</div> <div> </div> <div>Larry</div> <div> </div></div> <div>Larry Boswell BA, PLCGS<br><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.TheBackstairs.com">www.TheBackstairs.com</a><br><span><a target="_blank" href="http://thebackstairs.com/blog/">http://thebackstairs.com/blog/</a></span><br>"Experts in Historical & Genealogical Research"<br>Listowner, TheoryGen (a non-archived list)<br><span><a target="_blank" href="http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/theorygen/">http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/theorygen/</a></span><br>Ottawa, Ontario, Canada<br><a rel="nofollow" ymailto="mailto:laboswell@rogers.com" target="_blank" href="mailto:laboswell@rogers.com">laboswell@rogers.com</a></div> <blockquote style="border-left: 2px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 0px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 0px;"> <div style="font: 10pt arial;">----- Original Message ----- </div> <div style="font: 10pt arial; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% rgb(228, 228, 228);"><b>From:</b> <a rel="nofollow" title="Elissa@PowellGenealogy.com" ymailto="mailto:Elissa@PowellGenealogy.com" target="_blank" href="mailto:Elissa@PowellGenealogy.com">Elissa Scalise Powell, CG</a> </div> <div style="font: 10pt arial;"><b>To:</b> <a rel="nofollow" title="apgpubliclist@apgen.org" ymailto="mailto:apgpubliclist@apgen.org" target="_blank" href="mailto:apgpubliclist@apgen.org">'APG LIST as of Summer 2009'</a> </div> <div style="font: 10pt arial;"><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, June 08, 2010 10:14 PM</div> <div style="font: 10pt arial;"><b>Subject:</b> Re: [APG Public List] citation think group APGers-isn't there oneof those?</div> <div><br></div>Interesting that Lisa referred to the TGF email list since it is Elizabeth<br>Mills who does much of the answering on citations either there or here. She<br>is very generous with her time, when she can. <br><br>I took the original question to mean a study group outside of an email list<br>and was waiting to see if anyone knew of one. This could be a "cause" that<br>someone might choose to "champion" just as the _Pro Gen_ Study Group was<br>formed as a response to a need.<br><br>What would such a "think group" look like? Would it be people sitting around<br>creating references for pre-selected sources? Would it be a place to bounce<br>your own citations off others? Would it be study of the whys and wherefores<br>of the citation models? Would it be like the couple of weeks that Dr. Tom<br>Jones spends on citations in the Boston University Genealogical Research<br>Certificate course? Just what would this animal look like? How would it be<br>administered?<br><br>More questions than answers,<br>Elissa in Pittsburgh<br><br>Elissa Scalise Powell, CG<br><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.PowellGenealogy.com">www.PowellGenealogy.com</a><br>CG and Certified Genealogist are Service Marks of the Board for<br>Certification of Genealogists, used under license by board certificants<br>after periodic evaluations by the Board. <br><br><br>> -----Original Message-----<br>> From: On Behalf Of CL Swope (alfonsa)<br>> Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 9:37 PM<br>> <br>> For those interested in a citation feedback group. I'm posting what Lisa<br>> Gorrell kindly sent to me including it's link.<br>> <br>> Lisa Gorrell wrote:<br>> > The Transitional Genealogist List has many people who will help with<br>> > citation work.  Below is how to subscribe.<br><br></blockquote></div></div> </div><br> </body></html>