Building a Research Toolbox
Summary Details
Length: 60 minutes
Summary: Participants will learn not only some of the most important online resources for genealogical research, but also how to organize these resources into an easy-to-access and portable virtual toolbox.
Description: Are overwhelmed with the number of online resources for genealogical research? Are you constantly working with unorganized bookmarks or favorites? Printing out lists of websites you use most? Learn how to build a research toolbox that is organized, easy-to-use, and can be accessed from almost anywhere.
Audience Level: Beginner
Requirements: Projection for laptop/netbook computer on large screen
Content: 5 pages
Outline
- Contents and Containers
- Research Methods
- Content
- Container
- Container
- Document
- File Manager Applications
- Web Browser
- Note Taking Applications
- Social Bookmarking Sites
- Blogs or Websites
- Wikis
- Toolbars
- Other Online Storage Sites
- Content
- Bookmarks and Favorites
- Books, Articles, etc.
- Tools
- Organizing Content
- Accessing Content
- Updating Content
- Glossary
- Links
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