Are you citation-challenged? A common problem many genealogists face is properly citing information taken from a large database site such as Ancestry.com. Throughout your research, it is important to keep these questions in mind: Are you asking the right questions about your information? Is your source original or derivative? Is your information dependent or independent? …

Even historical genealogists have to speak to the living from time to time. When mastered, interview skills can open the door to information, photographs, and clues only the living may know. Many genealogists hope never to have to speak to a living person when conducting research – but imagine what they might be missing! Students …

Almost every month the news services mention the return of U.S. MIA or KIA soldiers’ remains to their families. Often the remains are recovered, but the family’s whereabouts are unknown. Recently Corporal Elmer P. Richard, a Prisoner of War during the police action in Korea, born in 1930 and not seen since his capture in …

In the Forensic Genealogy module Boston University students use a search engine of their choice to locate hits on “missing heirs.” They are often astounded at what they find. Many genealogical firms have been in business for generations. Some hire stringers on a contingency basis. Are you comfortable with the business practices in this field? …

Rising popularity of leading genealogy bloggers such as Judy Russell, The Legal Genealogist, will continue in 2015, connecting readers to important developments in techniques, technology, and sources. Judy team-taught one of BU’s summer seminars last year and we hope to see more of her in 2015. Genetic genealogy will be a rising star this year. …