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Document Work and the Kinship-Determination Project
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Research Report and Case Study
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BCG Portfolio Part 1: Document Work and the Kinship-Determination Project

Strong portfolios start with careful work: accurate transcription, abstracting, evidence evaluation, research planning, and proving generational relationships. This six-webinar series supports Part 1 of the Certified Genealogist® portfolio—document work plus a three-generation Kinship-Determination Project. Topics include the 2025 Application Guide, the Genealogical Proof Standard, document analysis and abstracting, lineage structuring, and using social context to build a compelling family narrative from proven relationships.

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6 Webinars in Part 1

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Applying for BCG Certification: A Step-by-Step Review of the 2025 Application Guide
with Angela Packer McGhie, CG®, FUGA
00:55:33
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The Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS): A Review
with Shannon Green, CG®, CGG®, CGL®
01:15:14
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Document Analysis: Digging into Details
with Angela Packer McGhie, CG®, FUGA
01:20:02
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Abstracting Documents: An Essential Skill for All Genealogists
with Julie Miller, CG, CGL
01:26:28
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Lineage in Context: Creating a Compelling Kinship-Determination Project
with Angela Packer McGhie, CG®, FUGA
01:05:32
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Social Context and the KDP
with Eva Holmes, CG®, AG®
00:57:38

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BCG Portfolio Part 2: Research Report and Case Study
Sound research isn't enough—readers must follow the reasoning. This six-webinar series supports Part 2 of the Certified Genealogist® portfolio: a research report and a case study resolving conflicting evidence or proving a conclusion without direct records. Nancy Peters covers report standards; four Joy Reisinger lectures explore context, social history, the FAN principle, and conflict resolution; Kelley Conner Lear closes with visual tools for correlation and analysis.

Certificate of Completion — Part 1

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CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETIONThis certificate is proudly presented toMember Namefor successfully completing the learning pathBCG Portfolio Part 1: Document Work and the Kinship-Determination ProjectPart 1 of 2August 18, 2026DATEGeoff RasmussenGeoff RasmussenFounder of Legacy Family Tree Webinars
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