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Angela Packer McGhie, CG, FUGA

BCG DNA Testing Methodology and Skills Board for Certification of Genealogists

Angela Packer McGhie, CG, FUGA, is passionate about teaching genealogy. She is the Education Director of the National Genealogical Society and a trustee of the Board for Certification of Genealogists. Angela enjoys coordinating courses for the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy and the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research, as well as teaching at other genealogy conferences and institutes. Angela served as the administrator of the ProGen Study Program for six years and is now on the board of directors. She also serves as a trustee for the BCG Education Fund.

Angela's Webinars (5)

1:20:02
BCGMethodology and Skills
Document Analysis: Digging into Details
Angela Packer McGhie, CG, FUGA
2.5K views
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Document Analysis: Digging into Details
Analyzing documents for reliability, context, and information can help solve challenging research problems. Genealogists mine documents for information and clues to other records. They evaluate the details in the records looking for evidence to answer research questions. This session will demonstrate how to analyze documents and provide a list of questions to use in your own analysis.
BCGMethodology and Skills
Document Analysis: Digging into Details
CC
Angela Packer McGhie, CG, FUGA
2.5K views
Analyzing documents for reliability, context, and information can help solve challenging research problems. Genealogists mine documents for information and clues to other records. They evaluate the details in the records looking for evidence to answer research questions. This session will demonstrate how to analyze documents and provide a list of questions to use in your own analysis.
Wed, January 18 2023: 1:00 UTC
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1:21:01
BCGMethodology and SkillsDNA Testing
Using DNA Test Results to Confirm a Pedigree
Angela Packer McGhie, CG, FUGA
15.8K views
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Using DNA Test Results to Confirm a Pedigree
This webinar will feature a demonstration of using DNA test results to confirm a documented ancestral line. We will walk step-by-step through the process using both traditional research and DNA evidence to meet standards.
BCGMethodology and SkillsDNA Testing
Using DNA Test Results to Confirm a Pedigree
CC
Angela Packer McGhie, CG, FUGA
15.8K views
This webinar will feature a demonstration of using DNA test results to confirm a documented ancestral line. We will walk step-by-step through the process using both traditional research and DNA evidence to meet standards.
Tue, October 20 2020: 0:00 UTC
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1:32:42
BCG
Preparing a Portfolio: Applying to Become a Certified Genealogist®
Angela Packer McGhie, CG, FUGA
9.3K views
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Free
Preparing a Portfolio: Applying to Become a Certified Genealogist®
In this webinar, trustees of the Board for Certification of Genealogists will share various pathways to certification. They will discuss the process of becoming a board-certified genealogist, explain each element of an application portfolio, and answer questions from the participants.
BCG
Preparing a Portfolio: Applying to Become a Certified Genealogist®
CC
Free
Angela Packer McGhie, CG, FUGA
9.3K views
In this webinar, trustees of the Board for Certification of Genealogists will share various pathways to certification. They will discuss the process of becoming a board-certified genealogist, explain each element of an application portfolio, and answer questions from the participants.
Thu, August 6 2020: 0:00 UTC
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1:25:40
BCGMethodology and Skills
Analyzing Documents Sparks Ideas for Further Research
Angela Packer McGhie, CG, FUGA
6.3K views
Analyzing Documents Sparks Ideas for Further Research
Taking the time to analyze documents for reliability, context and information can provided useful clues. Using these clues to map out a research plan can advance your research.
BCGMethodology and Skills
Analyzing Documents Sparks Ideas for Further Research
Angela Packer McGhie, CG, FUGA
6.3K views
Taking the time to analyze documents for reliability, context and information can provided useful clues. Using these clues to map out a research plan can advance your research.
Tue, July 18 2017: 0:00 UTC
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1:14:32
BCGMethodology and Skills
Educational Preparation for Certification: Many Paths to the Same Goal
Angela Packer McGhie, CG, FUGA
4.0K views
Educational Preparation for Certification: Many Paths to the Same Goal
Developing the skills necessary to produce work that meets the Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS) takes time and effort. This presentation will highlight some of the educational options that are helpful in learning about each element of the GPS including thorough research, citations, evidence analysis, written conclusions; as well as each...
BCGMethodology and Skills
Educational Preparation for Certification: Many Paths to the Same Goal
Angela Packer McGhie, CG, FUGA
4.0K views
Developing the skills necessary to produce work that meets the Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS) takes time and effort. This presentation will highlight some of the educational options that are helpful in learning about each element of the GPS including thorough research, citations, evidence analysis, written conclusions; as well as each...
Tue, October 18 2016: 0:00 UTC
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