Lecture on Citing Genealogical Sources and Using Site Builder

Introduction

• Importance of citing sources in genealogical research
• Mention of the book Evidence Explained by Elizabeth Shown Mills
• Introduction of a new website for citing genealogical sources

Guest Introduction

• Jenny, guest from Australia, co-creator of the website
• Emphasis on the non-commercial nature of the feature due to the usefulness of the tool

Overview of the Website

• Website helps generate source citations easily and quickly
• Two versions: Basic (free) and Premium
• Basic version offers limited rules but sufficient for common citations
• Premium version offers over 600 rules and additional features

Demonstration of Site Builder

Basic Version

• Categories of rules available
• Purple padlock indicates rules only available for Premium users
• Example: Filling out a birth certificate citation for Utah
• Generates first footnote, subsequent footnote, and bibliography
• Output can be copied to clipboard and used in various documents and platforms

Premium Version

• Additional usability features
• Templates for frequently used citations
• Example: Parish Register of Tist in Sussex, England
• Allows for consistent notation and sharing between collaborators

Creating and Using Templates

• Steps to create a new template
• Example: Creating a template for parish register baptisms
• Moving and organizing saved templates

Premium Features

• Searching for citation rules by keyword
• Example: Searching for family bible citations
• Favorites feature for quick access and consistency

User Support

• Contact option for requesting new rules or reporting mistakes
• Demonstration video tutorials available

Discount Offer

• 20% discount for the first year with code GTV for premium subscribers

Closing

• Acknowledgement of contributions by Jenny and her husband
• Appreciation for the service provided to the genealogy community