Genealogy QuickSteps by Matthews, Marty; Sandberg, Bobbi;

Rövid leírás:

This full-color, step-by-step guide is the perfect introduction for the novice genealogist to this extremely popular hobby.

Hosszú leírás:

Step-by-Step, Full-Color Graphics!

Get started researching your family tree right away—the QuickSteps way. Color screenshots and images with clear instructions show you how. Discover the fascinating story of your ancestors using a wide array of resources, including websites, private and public archives, military records, blogs, social media networks, computer programs, and more. You’ll also get advice on getting around roadblocks, collaborating with family members and fellow researchers, and organizing, personalizing, and publishing your family tree history.

Use these handy guideposts:

• Shortcuts for accomplishing common tasks
• Need-to-know facts in concise narrative
• Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things
• Bonus information related to the topic being covered
• Errors and pitfalls to avoid

Screenshots with callouts show and explain exactly what you’ll see on your computer screen while you’re doing a task

The unique, landscape-oriented layout of the QuickSteps series mimics your computer screen, displays graphics and explanations side by side, and lays flat so you can easily refer to the book while working on your computer.

Step-by-Step, Full-Color Graphics!

Get started researching your family tree right away—the QuickSteps way. Color screenshots and images with clear instructions show you how. Discover the fascinating story of your ancestors using a wide array of resources, including websites, private and public archives, military records, blogs, social media networks, computer programs, and more. You’ll also get advice on getting around roadblocks, collaborating with family members and fellow researchers, and organizing, personalizing, and publishing your family tree history.

Use these handy guideposts:

• Shortcuts for accomplishing common tasks
• Need-to-know facts in concise narrative
• Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things
• Bonus information related to the topic being covered
• Errors and pitfalls to avoid

Screenshots with callouts show and explain exactly what you’ll see on your computer screen while you’re doing a task

The unique, landscape-oriented layout of the QuickSteps series mimics your computer screen, displays graphics and explanations side by side, and lays flat so you can easily refer to the book while working on your computer.

Tartalomjegyzék:

Introduction
Ch 1.Stepping into Genealogy
Ch 2. Gathering Information
Ch 3. Computer Tools You’ll Need
Ch 4. Identifying Web Resources
Ch 5. Entering and Analyzing Information
Ch 6. Searching the Internet for Information
Ch 7. Further Research
Ch 8. Using Groups and Social Networking
Ch 9. Getting Around Roadblocks
Ch 10. Pulling It All Together