Teachers, Writers, History and Genealogy Researchers, Students, Media! – Anyone interested in learning how to do basic historical research.
October is Archives month, and you are invited to attend a free workshop!
[The class is free but please register – see below for link.]
The Basics of Historical Research
Saturday, October 10
9 a.m. – Noon
at the Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center in Stanwood
(also in Bellevue or Bellingham October 24)
The Basics of Historical Research is for teachers, students, beginning genealogists, and others interested in exploring the past. You’ll get practical advice and learn the basic steps for gathering the information that you will need to investigate and interpret a historical topic for a museum exhibit, class project, community celebration, curriculum enrichment, research article, History Day, a classroom based assessment (CBA), or personal historical interest.
This class will cover:
- What primary sources are—and aren’t
- What historical sources are—and how to use them
- How to use the library system
- How to use archival collections
- How to find and use reliable online resources
- How to properly cite your sources
- How to use information from different sources
Seating is limited, so be sure to REGISTER NOW AT http://www.sos.wa.gov/archives/RecordsManagement/TrainingSignup.aspx . Scroll down to Oct 10 or Oct 24. Select the site and click on the “Register” button.
If you have any questions, please contact Mike Saunders at the Puget Sound Regional Archives.
Michael S. Saunders
Regional Archivist
Mike.saunders@sos.wa.gov
425-564-3950