Transcribing, Extracting, and Abstracting Genealogical Records
Many official documents or one-of-a-kind papers cannot be collected or photocopied. Family history researchers must know how to understand and accurately record what they find in these records. This course teaches the skills to do just that.
NGS offers American Genealogy: Home Study Course, a sixteen-lesson course on three CDs, for the more experienced genealogist who wants an in-depth independent study course. Students who have completed an NGS online course receive a discount on American Genealogy: Home Study Course..
What Will I Learn?
In this eight-lesson online course, students will learn about these note-taking techniques:
- Transcriptions—handwritten or typed exact copies
- Extracts—handwritten or typed partial copies
- Abstracts—summaries or paraphrases
- Nutshell summaries—brief notations of the general contents of a record
To learn more about Transcribing, Extracting, and Abstracting Genealogical Records, see the course syllabus.
Requirements & Fees
You will need a computer and Internet connection to access the Transcribing, Extracting, and Abstracting Genealogical Records course online. The course tuition is $45.00 for members and $70.00 for non-members. Join today to receive the member price.
Register online for the Transcribing, Extracting, and Abstracting Genealogical Records course now.
Refund and Cancellation Policy
When Can I Start the Course?
Certificate of Completion
A certificate is awarded to each person who successfully completes the Transcribing, Extracting, and Abstracting Genealogical Records course. The National Genealogical Society is not a licensing body, so no certification or accreditation is implied.
Questions?
Contact the NGS Course Administrator at courses@ngsgenealogy.org.
