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BCG Methodology and Skills Accreditation and Certification, Board for Certification of Genealogists

Why Standards Are for Everyone

LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson, JD, LLM, CG, CGL, FASG
Nov 22, 2023
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About BCG
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Speaker's Introduction
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Introduction
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Genealogical Proof Standard
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Standards for Documenting
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Standards for Researching
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Preliminary Research Plan
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Standards for Writing
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About this webinar

Adherence to standards is imperative for anyone who endeavors to reach credible genealogical conclusions. The Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG) publishes the field’s only comprehensive set of criteria (standards) for evaluating genealogical work products. Significantly, application of the standards set forth in BCG’s publication is not limited to those who aspire to obtain the Certified Genealogist® credential—they are community-wide standards used in producing family histories, client reports, blogs, and other offerings.

About the speaker

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LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson, JD, LLM, CG, CGL, FASG
LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson was elected as a trustee of the Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG) in 2016 and served as President from 2019-2022. She was elected a Fellow of the American Society of Genealogists in October 2021. She enjoyed a 3
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  1. HS
    Helen Simmons
    5 months ago

    LaBrenda always provides such wonderful information. Thank you!

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  2. GK
    Georgie Kennedy
    5 months ago

    I’m taking the BU Course in Genealogical Research, and our present module is on writing! This webinar helped me simplify my next assignment. Thanks for the positive approach and encouragement.

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    Clara Lawver
    5 months ago

    Now I need to put the 2021 2nd ed. Genealogy Standards on my Christmas wish list.

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  4. DS
    Diana Slater
    5 months ago

    Excellent presentations filled with so much information. I plan to listen to it again.

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    Jackie Thornton
    5 months ago

    This type of specific information is extremely helpful. A workshop related to this would also help.

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  6. GO
    Geraldine Oliva
    5 months ago

    Excellent and precise!

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    Janet Shahmiri
    5 months ago

    The class was very helpful on GPS. Very easy to understand.

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  8. MW
    Melody Williams
    5 months ago

    Excellent presentation. Well organized and informative.

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