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ICAPGen Mentoring

The International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists is a professional credentialing organization. The ICAPGen Mentoring Group provides mentoring opportunities to those who wish to become Accredited Genealogists.

Website: http://www.icapgen.org
Members: 143
Latest Activity: Aug 8, 2020

ICAPGen Mentoring Workshops

ICAPGen is offering monthly classes that are geared to help genealogists choose a research project, prepare an acceptable application, and prepare to take and pass the accreditation exam. Visit our website for more information: www.icapgen.org

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Question on "English composition..." section of application form

Started by Kathryn Grant Mar 24, 2014. 0 Replies

On the first page of the application form, right under the accreditation region, there are three tables. The second table has this title:English composition, writing courses or experience with report…Continue

ICAP Test

Started by Michael Carson Apr 14, 2013. 0 Replies

I recall from the ICAPGEN conference that there was some discussion about making the "Test" part of the accreditation process more accessible - perhaps even offering it on line.  I think the main…Continue

Transcription and translation

Started by Maureen Bleau Lake Feb 10, 2013. 0 Replies

I have a question I haven't found addressed. When working on the transcription portion of a submission, when there are many entries on a page, does one transcribe the entire page, or simply the…Continue

Client Report - Sources

Started by Michael Carson. Last reply by RayDean Hill Nov 21, 2012. 1 Reply

As I write the Client Report, I find that there are times that I am forced to used secondary sources when primary sources are not available; for example, using a death certificate to provide birth…Continue

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Comment by Kelly Summers, AG on February 10, 2010 at 10:40pm
Homework:
1. Find a pedigree that will work for your four-generation project, and research it.

2. Purchase or check out from a library these genealogical reference books, which we will refer to during class this year:

Val Greenwood, The Researcher’s Guide to American Genealogy (Baltimore, Md.: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1990)

Elizabeth Shown Mills, Evidence! Citation and Analysis for the Family Historian (Baltimore, Md.: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1997) or Evidence Explained: Citing History Sources from Artifacts to Cyberspace (Baltimore, Md.: Genealogical Publishing Company, 2007)

Elizabeth Shown Mills, Professional Genealogy (Baltimore, Md.: Genealogical Publishing Company, 2001)
Comment by David K Braithwaite on February 10, 2010 at 10:06pm
I attended Apryl Cox's mentoring clas last night and enjoyed very much, but we ended so quickly I was'nt able to write the homework assighment was. Could someone please help me by sending it to me? Thank you
Comment by DeAnn Ellingson on February 10, 2010 at 8:27pm
I attended the Fast Track class today. So many good helpful tips.
Comment by Kelly Summers, AG on February 9, 2010 at 12:22pm
The British Experience Table is close but not yet done. I suggest referring to the US/Canada Experience Table and Rate-Your-Application sheet.
Comment by RayDean Hill on February 9, 2010 at 12:16pm
I know this might be asking for a miracle, :) but is there any chance the British forms (application & rate-your-own) will be available before SLC's fast track class tomorrow? Since we're supposed to print them and take them in, I'd like to be prepared for class.

If the British forms are not available in time, should I print and bring in the US/Can forms, or could I just refer to the electronic US/Can form I've saved to my laptop?
Comment by Kelly Summers, AG on February 8, 2010 at 9:55pm
Two of the Provo classes will meet tomorrow (9 Feb). Our topic will be "Choosing A Project". Come prepared to learn more!
Comment by RayDean Hill on February 7, 2010 at 11:19pm
DeAnn, yes, the classes in the Church Museum are the regular classes. The difference between fast track and regular is that in fast track, we'll be covering about 3 regular class sessions in one fast track session. That's part of the reason we have a two-hour session. We should be done with the whole course by about April, instead of in one year.

I think the other significant difference between the two classes is the student's current progress. If a person has completed their required research / education hours, is comfortable writing research reports, and is just about ready to apply for testing, they are in a better position to take the fast track class. Those who are just starting their research / education, need practice writing research reports, and are still a ways out from applying will find the regular class better suited to their needs.
Comment by DeAnn Ellingson on February 7, 2010 at 11:06pm
I just realized that my last question was answered, I think. The classes held in the Church Museum are at 10:30 -11:30 and 12 to 1. Are these the regular classes? What is the difference between fast track and the regular classes of what will be taught this week? I did notice there was a shorter class time for the regular class compared to the fast track. What else is different?
Comment by RayDean Hill on February 7, 2010 at 11:05pm
Tristan's 2nd-most-recent post says of the regular classes, "SLC: Church History Museum auditorium, Wednesday, 10:30-11:30am and 12-1pm (choose one class time to attend)." I am assuming that means this Wednesday, 2/10. (I'm in the fast track class, so I haven't closely followed the regular class dates.) Enjoy! :)
Comment by DeAnn Ellingson on February 7, 2010 at 10:59pm
If I just want to go to the regular classes, when are they in Salt Lake, Tristan only mentioned the fast track class in Salt Lake, When are the regular ones in Salt Lake?
 

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