17 October 2024
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Let’s explore a technique called the Negative Space Approach. We’re going to throw our research gaps into the spotlight and use them to transform brick walls into assets. Whatever your level of experience, wherever you’re from, this session promises to transform the way you look at your family history research.
Did you know that…?
If your ancestor died aged 60, they were alive for nearly 22,000 days?
If you’re lucky, you probably know what they were doing and where they were on perhaps 10 – 20 of those.
So why aren’t we spending more time thinking about what the gaps in our family history research are telling us?
Those gaps – known as NEGATIVE SPACE – matter, because they can completely change our impression of what our ancestors’ stories actually are.
The solution
So let’s explore a technique called the Negative Space Approach.
We’re going to throw our research gaps into the spotlight and use them to transform brick walls into assets that can direct and shape our onward research:
sharpening our searches;
reducing bias & boosting our critical thinking;
…and opening our eyes to the real stories of those that came before us.
Who is this presentation suitable for?
Whatever your level of experience, wherever you’re from, this session promises to transform the way you look at your family history research.
How to watch the webinar:
The webinar will take place on Zoom on Tuesday 5th November, 7.30pm UK time with Dr Sophie Kay.
This webinar presentation is part of the programme brought to you by Family Tree Plus.
The online learning session will last one hour: with a 30-40 minute presentation, followed by time for questions.
The recording
The session will be recorded, and the recording will be made available for Family Tree Plus members or those who have purchased a ticket for the presentation, for 7 days afterwards to view the recording in their own time.
The session is available three ways:
1. to those on a 7-day free trial to Family Tree Plus (to take a free trial see www.family-tree.co.uk/membership)
2. to members of Family Tree Plus (£7.99 a month for existing Family Tree subscribers; £9.99 a month for non-subscribers) - for details, see here.
3. Or to customers purchasing a £10 ticket using the form below…
If you have any queries about the presentation or about Family Tree Plus, please email [email protected]
About the speaker:
From DNA to historical maps, from research methods to historical occupations, Dr. Sophie Kay is a professional genealogist and geneticist at Khronicle® (www.khronicle.co.uk) who loves all manner of family history research challenges. She’s the Ancestry and Genealogy Expert for popular archaeology show, Time Team; the specialist DNA Tutor for the Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies; and teaches courses in historical mapping techniques and research methodology at Pharos Tutors. She’s also a Member of AGRA, a UK organisation of professional genealogists. Sophie’s family history blog can be found at The Parchment Rustler (www.parchmentrustler.com), where she shares tips, tricks and strategies for making the most of your ancestral research journey.
