The Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast

Nicole Dyer
The Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast

Research Like a Pro is a podcast about genealogy research methodology. Diana Elder and Nicole Dyer of FamilyLocket.com discuss how to take your family history research to the next level and uncover more of your family tree. Learn about research objectives, analysis, locality research, research planning, source citations, report writing, case studies, and more. Diana and Nicole are the mother-daughter team at FamilyLocket.com and the creators of the Amazon bestselling book, Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide. Diana created the Research Like a Pro method after becoming an Accredited Genealogy professional through the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists. Discover the process that a professional genealogist uses and make progress on your own brick walls.

  1. 12 HR. AGO

    Using AI with Research Planning

    In this episode of the Research Like a Pro Genealogy podcast, Nicole and Diana discuss the importance of research planning in genealogy and how AI tools can be used to assist in this process. They emphasize that a thorough research plan helps genealogists stay focused on their objectives, pick up where they left off if their work is interrupted, and approach problems systematically.  The hosts break down the elements of a research plan, which include the objective, a summary of known facts, a working hypothesis, identified sources, and a prioritized research strategy. They use the case study of researching Isabella Weatherford in Texas in the mid-1800s to illustrate these elements. Diana shares how she used AI tools to transcribe and organize a 57-page widow's pension file for Isabella, create a summary of known facts, and generate a hypothesis. They compare Diana's hypothesis with one generated by AI, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of each.  The hosts also discuss how AI can be used to identify potential sources and prioritize research strategies. They emphasize the importance of verifying AI-generated information against reliable sources and using AI to generate new ideas and perspectives. This summary was generated by Google Gemini. Links Using AI in Research Planning: Isabella Weatherford Project Part 4 - https://familylocket.com/using-ai-in-research-planning-isabella-weatherford-project-part-4/ The Complete Guide to FamilyTreeDNA. Y-DNA, Mitochondrial, Autosomal and X-DNA by Roberta Estes - https://amzn.to/3TdS3IW (affiliate link to Amazon) Collaborate with Claude on Projects - https://www.anthropic.com/news/projects RLP 320: Using AI to Find Research Questions and Write Objectives - https://familylocket.com/rlp-320-using-ai-to-find-research-questions-and-write-objectives/ Sponsor – Newspapers.com For listeners of this podcast, Newspapers.com is offering new subscribers 20% off a Publisher Extra subscription so you can start exploring today. Just use the code “FamilyLocket” at checkout.  Research Like a Pro Resources Airtable Universe - Nicole's Airtable Templates - https://www.airtable.com/universe/creator/usrsBSDhwHyLNnP4O/nicole-dyer Airtable Research Logs Quick Reference - by Nicole Dyer - https://familylocket.com/product-tag/airtable/ Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide book by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com - https://amzn.to/2x0ku3d 14-Day Research Like a Pro Challenge Workbook - digital - https://familylocket.com/product/14-day-research-like-a-pro-challenge-workbook-digital-only/ and spiral bound - https://familylocket.com/product/14-day-research-like-a-pro-challenge-workbook-spiral-bound/ Research Like a Pro Webinar Series 2024 - monthly case study webinars including documentary evidence and many with DNA evidence - https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-webinar-series-2024/ Research Like a Pro eCourse - independent study course -  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-e-course/ RLP Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-study-group/ Research Like a Pro with DNA Resources Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist's Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence book by Diana Elder, Nicole Dyer, and Robin Wirthlin - https://amzn.to/3gn0hKx Research Like a Pro with DNA eCourse - independent study course -  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-ecourse/ RLP with DNA Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-study-group/ Thank you Thanks for listening! We hope that you will share your thoughts about our podcast and help us out by doing the following: Write a review on iTunes or Apple Podcasts. If you leave a review, we will read it on the podcast and answer any questions that you bring up in your review. Thank you! Lea

    31 min
  2. SEP 30

    Using AI with Locality Research

    In this episode of the Research Like a Pro Genealogy podcast, Diana and Nicole discuss using AI in locality research, focusing on the Isabella Weatherford project. They emphasize the importance of locality guides in genealogical research, as they provide essential historical context, help researchers understand available records, and shed light on migration patterns and local events that may have impacted ancestors' lives. The hosts explore how AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity can be used to create locality guides more efficiently. Diana shares her experience using AI to create a locality guide for Dallas County, Texas, in the 1870s, demonstrating how AI helped her gather historical and geographical information, create a timeline of major events, and identify relevant record collections. Diana and Nicole also discuss the strengths and limitations of different AI tools and offer tips for effectively using AI in locality research. They emphasize the importance of verifying information from AI sources and using AI as a tool to complement, rather than replace, traditional research methods. This summary was generated by Google Gemini. Links Post-apocalyptic education by Ethan Mollick - https://www.oneusefulthing.org/p/post-apocalyptic-education Using AI in Locality Research: Isabella Weatherford Project Part 3 - https://familylocket.com/using-ai-in-locality-research-isabella-weatherford-project-part-3/ Custom GPT - Diana’s Genealogy Locality Guide Builder by Diana Elder - https://chatgpt.com/g/g-Y7oqvFVmP-diana-s-genealogy-locality-guide-builder Custom GPT - Locality Guide for Genealogical Research by Mark Thompson - https://chatgpt.com/g/g-TpLAIvCzD-locality-guide-for-genealogical-research Sponsor – Newspapers.com For listeners of this podcast, Newspapers.com is offering new subscribers 20% off a Publisher Extra subscription so you can start exploring today. Just use the code “FamilyLocket” at checkout.   Research Like a Pro Resources Airtable Universe - Nicole's Airtable Templates - https://www.airtable.com/universe/creator/usrsBSDhwHyLNnP4O/nicole-dyer Airtable Research Logs Quick Reference - by Nicole Dyer - https://familylocket.com/product-tag/airtable/ Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide book by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com - https://amzn.to/2x0ku3d 14-Day Research Like a Pro Challenge Workbook - digital - https://familylocket.com/product/14-day-research-like-a-pro-challenge-workbook-digital-only/ and spiral bound - https://familylocket.com/product/14-day-research-like-a-pro-challenge-workbook-spiral-bound/ Research Like a Pro Webinar Series 2024 - monthly case study webinars including documentary evidence and many with DNA evidence - https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-webinar-series-2024/ Research Like a Pro eCourse - independent study course -  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-e-course/ RLP Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-study-group/ Research Like a Pro with DNA Resources Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist's Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence book by Diana Elder, Nicole Dyer, and Robin Wirthlin - https://amzn.to/3gn0hKx Research Like a Pro with DNA eCourse - independent study course -  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-ecourse/ RLP with DNA Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-study-group/ Thank you Thanks for listening! We hope that you will share your thoughts about our podcast and help us out by doing the following: Write a review on iTunes or Apple Podcasts. If you leave a review, we will read it on the podcast and answer any questions that you bring up in your review. Thank you! Leave a comment in the comment or question in the comment section below. Share the

    35 min
  3. SEP 23

    Using AI for Timelines and Analysis

    In this episode of the Research Like a Pro Genealogy podcast, Diana and Nicole discuss using AI in timeline creation and source analysis. Diana shares her experience using AI tools to transcribe, abstract, summarize, and analyze documents for her Isabella Weatherford project. She explains how AI can be a powerful ally in genealogical research, but emphasizes the importance of verifying AI-generated information and using your own genealogical expertise to interpret the results. Diana used AI to transcribe Isabella's 57-page pension application, extract key events and dates, and create a structured timeline. She shares the challenges she faced and the different AI models she tried, ultimately finding a combination of Transkribus, ChatGPT, and Claude to be the most effective. Diana also demonstrates how she used AI to analyze the sources and information within them, teaching the AI model to differentiate between original, derivative, and authored sources, as well as primary, secondary, and undetermined information. Listeners will learn how to use AI tools to streamline their research process and gain valuable insights from their ancestors' documents. They will also learn the importance of maintaining a critical eye and not relying solely on AI-generated results. This summary was generated by Google Gemini. Links Genealogy Research Objectives Custom GPT - https://chatgpt.com/g/g-X7g8E5KSc-genealogy-research-objectives Using AI in Timeline Creation and Source Analysis: Isabella Weatherford Project Part 2 - https://familylocket.com/using-ai-in-timeline-creation-and-source-analysis-isabella-weatherford-project-part-2/ Diana’s Genealogy Source Expert Custom GPT - https://chatgpt.com/g/g-2N0HVSfLX-diana-s-genealogy-source-expert Sponsor – Newspapers.com For listeners of this podcast, Newspapers.com is offering new subscribers 20% off a Publisher Extra subscription so you can start exploring today. Just use the code “FamilyLocket” at checkout.  Research Like a Pro Resources Airtable Universe - Nicole's Airtable Templates - https://www.airtable.com/universe/creator/usrsBSDhwHyLNnP4O/nicole-dyer Airtable Research Logs Quick Reference - by Nicole Dyer - https://familylocket.com/product-tag/airtable/ Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide book by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com - https://amzn.to/2x0ku3d 14-Day Research Like a Pro Challenge Workbook - digital - https://familylocket.com/product/14-day-research-like-a-pro-challenge-workbook-digital-only/ and spiral bound - https://familylocket.com/product/14-day-research-like-a-pro-challenge-workbook-spiral-bound/ Research Like a Pro Webinar Series 2024 - monthly case study webinars including documentary evidence and many with DNA evidence - https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-webinar-series-2024/ Research Like a Pro eCourse - independent study course -  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-e-course/ RLP Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-study-group/ Research Like a Pro with DNA Resources Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist's Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence book by Diana Elder, Nicole Dyer, and Robin Wirthlin - https://amzn.to/3gn0hKx Research Like a Pro with DNA eCourse - independent study course -  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-ecourse/ RLP with DNA Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-study-group/ Thank you Thanks for listening! We hope that you will share your thoughts about our podcast and help us out by doing the following: Write a review on iTunes or Apple Podcasts. If you leave a review, we will read it on the podcast and answer any questions that you bring up in your review. Thank you! Leave a comment in the comment or question in the comment section below.

    36 min
  4. SEP 16

    Create DNA Descendency Diagrams with AI

    In episode 323 of the Research Like a Pro Genealogy podcast, Diana and Nicole discuss using AI to create DNA descendancy diagrams. Nicole shares how she used AI to help write a proof argument for a DNA research report on her ancestor, Sally (Keaton) Reeves. She used Claude.ai to generate a descendancy diagram of DNA matches, which is an important part of any proof argument incorporating DNA evidence. Nicole walks through her process of using the AI, the prompts she gave it, and the results. She highlights the benefits of using AI for this process, such as color coding and time-saving, but also notes the drawbacks, including occasional inaccuracies and formatting issues. Nicole also explores using Lucidchart's integrated generative AI for creating diagrams. Listeners will learn how to use AI to generate descendancy diagrams for their own research and proof arguments. This summary was generated by Google Gemini. Links Nicole Elder Dyer, "Create DNA Descendancy Diagrams with AI," blog post, 6 August 2024, Family Locket, https://familylocket.com/create-dna-descendancy-diagrams-with-ai/. Claude AI chatbot by Anthropic - https://claude.ai/ Lucidchart Announcement about AI - https://lucid.co/blog/lately-at-lucid-spring-2024 Sponsor – Newspapers.com For listeners of this podcast, Newspapers.com is offering new subscribers 20% off a Publisher Extra subscription so you can start exploring today. Just use the code “FamilyLocket” at checkout.  Research Like a Pro Resources Airtable Universe - Nicole's Airtable Templates - https://www.airtable.com/universe/creator/usrsBSDhwHyLNnP4O/nicole-dyer Airtable Research Logs Quick Reference - by Nicole Dyer - https://familylocket.com/product-tag/airtable/ Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide book by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com - https://amzn.to/2x0ku3d 14-Day Research Like a Pro Challenge Workbook - digital - https://familylocket.com/product/14-day-research-like-a-pro-challenge-workbook-digital-only/ and spiral bound - https://familylocket.com/product/14-day-research-like-a-pro-challenge-workbook-spiral-bound/ Research Like a Pro Webinar Series 2024 - monthly case study webinars including documentary evidence and many with DNA evidence - https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-webinar-series-2024/ Research Like a Pro eCourse - independent study course -  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-e-course/ RLP Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-study-group/ Research Like a Pro with DNA Resources Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist's Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence book by Diana Elder, Nicole Dyer, and Robin Wirthlin - https://amzn.to/3gn0hKx Research Like a Pro with DNA eCourse - independent study course -  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-ecourse/ RLP with DNA Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-study-group/ Thank you Thanks for listening! We hope that you will share your thoughts about our podcast and help us out by doing the following: Write a review on iTunes or Apple Podcasts. If you leave a review, we will read it on the podcast and answer any questions that you bring up in your review. Thank you! Leave a comment in the comment or question in the comment section below. Share the episode on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast app. Sign up for our newsletter to receive notifications of new episodes - https://familylocket.com/sign-up/ Check out this list of genealogy podcasts from Feedspot: Top 20 Genealogy Podcasts - https://blog.feedspot.com/genealogy_podcasts/

    31 min
  5. SEP 9

    RLP 322: Review of “Co-Intelligence: Living and Working With AI”

    In this episode of the Research Like a Pro Genealogy podcast, Diana and Nicole discuss the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in genealogy. Diana shares that she took a course on AI and read the book "Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI" by Ethan Mollick, finding it to be helpful and informative. The book discusses the history of AI and how it can be used. The author emphasizes the importance of experimenting with AI to learn its capabilities and limitations. He provides four rules for working with AI: always invite AI to the table, be the human in the loop, treat AI like a person, and assume this is the worst AI you'll ever use. Diana and Nicole then discuss the different ways AI can be used in genealogy, such as brainstorming ideas, transcribing documents, and providing feedback on research reports. They emphasize the importance of human oversight when using AI and stress that it should be seen as a tool to enhance, not replace, human expertise. Listeners will learn about the potential benefits and limitations of using AI in genealogy and gain practical tips for incorporating it into their research process. This summary was generated by Google Gemini. Links Diana Elder, "AI and Family History: Review of 'Co-Intelligence: Living and Working With AI'," blog post, 21 July 204, Family Locket, https://familylocket.com/ai-and-family-history-review-of-co-intelligence-living-and-working-with-ai/. Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI by Ethan Mollick - affiliate link to Amazon - https://amzn.to/473BMfD  Sponsor – Newspapers.com For listeners of this podcast, Newspapers.com is offering new subscribers 20% off a Publisher Extra subscription so you can start exploring today. Just use the code “FamilyLocket” at checkout.  Research Like a Pro Resources Airtable Universe - Nicole's Airtable Templates - https://www.airtable.com/universe/creator/usrsBSDhwHyLNnP4O/nicole-dyer Airtable Research Logs Quick Reference - by Nicole Dyer - https://familylocket.com/product-tag/airtable/ Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide book by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com - https://amzn.to/2x0ku3d 14-Day Research Like a Pro Challenge Workbook - digital - https://familylocket.com/product/14-day-research-like-a-pro-challenge-workbook-digital-only/ and spiral bound - https://familylocket.com/product/14-day-research-like-a-pro-challenge-workbook-spiral-bound/ Research Like a Pro Webinar Series 2024 - monthly case study webinars including documentary evidence and many with DNA evidence - https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-webinar-series-2024/ Research Like a Pro eCourse - independent study course -  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-e-course/ RLP Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-study-group/ Research Like a Pro with DNA Resources Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist's Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence book by Diana Elder, Nicole Dyer, and Robin Wirthlin - https://amzn.to/3gn0hKx Research Like a Pro with DNA eCourse - independent study course -  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-ecourse/ RLP with DNA Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-study-group/ Thank you Thanks for listening! We hope that you will share your thoughts about our podcast and help us out by doing the following: Write a review on iTunes or Apple Podcasts. If you leave a review, we will read it on the podcast and answer any questions that you bring up in your review. Thank you! Leave a comment in the comment or question in the comment section below. Share the episode on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast app. Sign up for our newsletter to receive notifications of new episodes - https:/

    30 min
  6. SEP 2

    Using Airtable AI Tools to Evaluate DNA

    In this episode of the Research Like a Pro Genealogy podcast, Diana and Nicole discuss using Airtable AI tools to evaluate DNA matches. They explain that Airtable AI can make writing about DNA much more efficient and explore how these cutting-edge features can be integrated into genealogical workflows. The hosts focus on Airtable AI's capabilities in long text fields, where users can write paragraphs, summarize information, and extract details into lists. They provide step-by-step instructions on how to set up and use these AI tools, including creating custom prompts. Diana and Nicole also discuss the different Airtable plans and their associated costs and credits for AI usage. Listeners will learn how to use Airtable AI to analyze DNA match details, such as shared DNA and hypothesized relationships. The hosts provide a practical example of how to use AI to analyze a DNA match between Nicole's grandfather and his brother. They highlight the advantages of using Airtable AI, including its seamless integration with existing data and the reduced risk of AI hallucinations. Finally, Diana and Nicole explain how to use the Writage Word plugin to integrate AI-generated analysis into a research report. This summary was generated by Google Gemini. Links Using Airtable AI Tools to Evaluate DNA Matches - https://familylocket.com/using-airtable-ai-tools-to-evaluate-dna-matches/  RLP with DNA 4.0 (2024) Research Log - https://www.airtable.com/universe/expy4V9HzRUxtJLvh/rlp-with-dna-research-log-2022 Writage - https://www.writage.com/ Enable Markdown in Google Docs - https://support.google.com/docs/answer/12014036   Research Like a Pro with AI Workshop - https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-with-ai/ Sponsor – Newspapers.com For listeners of this podcast, Newspapers.com is offering new subscribers 20% off a Publisher Extra subscription so you can start exploring today. Just use the code “FamilyLocket” at checkout.  Research Like a Pro Resources Airtable Universe - Nicole's Airtable Templates - https://www.airtable.com/universe/creator/usrsBSDhwHyLNnP4O/nicole-dyer Airtable Research Logs Quick Reference - by Nicole Dyer - https://familylocket.com/product-tag/airtable/ Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide book by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com - https://amzn.to/2x0ku3d 14-Day Research Like a Pro Challenge Workbook - digital - https://familylocket.com/product/14-day-research-like-a-pro-challenge-workbook-digital-only/ and spiral bound - https://familylocket.com/product/14-day-research-like-a-pro-challenge-workbook-spiral-bound/ Research Like a Pro Webinar Series 2024 - monthly case study webinars including documentary evidence and many with DNA evidence - https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-webinar-series-2024/ Research Like a Pro eCourse - independent study course -  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-e-course/ RLP Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-study-group/ Research Like a Pro with DNA Resources Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist's Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence book by Diana Elder, Nicole Dyer, and Robin Wirthlin - https://amzn.to/3gn0hKx Research Like a Pro with DNA eCourse - independent study course -  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-ecourse/ RLP with DNA Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-study-group/ Thank you Thanks for listening! We hope that you will share your thoughts about our podcast and help us out by doing the following: Write a review on iTunes or Apple Podcasts. If you leave a review, we will read it on the podcast and answer any questions that you bring up in your review. Thank you! Leave a comment in the comment or question in the comment section below. Share the episode

    25 min
  7. AUG 26

    RLP with AI Research Questions and Objectives

    In this episode of the Research Like a Pro Genealogy podcast, Diana and Nicole explore using AI to find research questions and write objectives. They discuss how AI can analyze your family tree data and suggest potential research questions. Diana shares her experience using a GEDCOM file with a custom GPT to analyze her pedigree for the Isabella Weatherford project. She explains how to create a GEDCOM file and use the Family Tree Expert custom GPT, providing tips for using custom GPTs. Diana also discusses using an Ahnentafel report to analyze your pedigree, including a prompt she used with the AI tool Claude 3.5 Sonnet. The hosts emphasize the benefits of using AI for pedigree analysis, such as comprehensive analysis, identification of patterns, tailored suggestions, and time-saving. They also caution that AI can sometimes "hallucinate" and make up answers if you ask for something impossible in your pedigree. Diana and Nicole then discuss using a timeline to generate research questions. Diana shares how she created a timeline for Isabella Weatherford and used AI to analyze it and generate research questions. They highlight the benefits of using a timeline for question generation, including identifying gaps, highlighting migrations, revealing historical context, and spotlighting inconsistencies. Finally, the hosts delve into writing a research objective with AI. Diana shares a prompt she used to create a research objective for the Isabella Weatherford project and provides tips for using AI with research objectives. By listening to this episode, listeners will learn how to use AI to streamline their genealogy research and uncover new insights into their family history. This summary was generated by Google Gemini.  Links Using AI to Find Research Questions and Write Objectives: Isabella Weatherford Project Part 1 - https://familylocket.com/using-ai-to-find-research-questions-and-write-objectives-isabella-weatherford-project-part-1/ Family Tree Expert custom GPT - https://chatgpt.com/g/g-Tibr5aEEm-family-tree-expert Research Like a Pro with AI Workshop - https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-with-ai/ Sponsor – Newspapers.com For listeners of this podcast, Newspapers.com is offering new subscribers 20% off a Publisher Extra subscription so you can start exploring today. Just use the code “FamilyLocket” at checkout.  Research Like a Pro Resources Airtable Universe - Nicole's Airtable Templates - https://www.airtable.com/universe/creator/usrsBSDhwHyLNnP4O/nicole-dyer Airtable Research Logs Quick Reference - by Nicole Dyer - https://familylocket.com/product-tag/airtable/ Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide book by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com - https://amzn.to/2x0ku3d 14-Day Research Like a Pro Challenge Workbook - digital - https://familylocket.com/product/14-day-research-like-a-pro-challenge-workbook-digital-only/ and spiral bound - https://familylocket.com/product/14-day-research-like-a-pro-challenge-workbook-spiral-bound/ Research Like a Pro Webinar Series 2024 - monthly case study webinars including documentary evidence and many with DNA evidence - https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-webinar-series-2024/ Research Like a Pro eCourse - independent study course -  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-e-course/ RLP Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-study-group/ Research Like a Pro with DNA Resources Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist's Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence book by Diana Elder, Nicole Dyer, and Robin Wirthlin - https://amzn.to/3gn0hKx Research Like a Pro with DNA eCourse - independent study course -  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-ecourse/ RLP with DNA Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-w

    35 min
  8. AUG 19

    Uses of AI for Genealogy with Steve Little

    In this episode of the Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast, Nicole and Diana interview Steve Little, the National Genealogical Society Artificial Intelligence Program Director. Steve explains what Large Language Models are and their strengths, including summarization, extraction, generation, and translation. He discusses how AI can be used in genealogy to extract names, dates, and relationships from text, assist with genealogical writing and translating documents, transcribe printed and handwritten text, and transform text to different comprehension levels or modern standard English. Listeners will learn about the potential of AI in the field of genealogy, as well as its limitations. Steve emphasizes the importance of verifying AI-generated results. He also touches on the future of AI in genealogy, predicting new use cases, more competitors, and expanding context windows. This summary was generated by Google Gemini. Links The Family History AI Show with Steve Little and Mark Thompson - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-family-history-ai-show/id1749873836 National Genealogical Society - Empowering Genealogists with Artificial Intelligence - https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/ai/ Sponsor – Newspapers.com For listeners of this podcast, Newspapers.com is offering new subscribers 20% off a Publisher Extra subscription so you can start exploring today. Just use the code “FamilyLocket” at checkout.  Research Like a Pro Resources Airtable Universe - Nicole's Airtable Templates - https://www.airtable.com/universe/creator/usrsBSDhwHyLNnP4O/nicole-dyer Airtable Research Logs Quick Reference - by Nicole Dyer - https://familylocket.com/product-tag/airtable/ Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide book by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com - https://amzn.to/2x0ku3d 14-Day Research Like a Pro Challenge Workbook - digital - https://familylocket.com/product/14-day-research-like-a-pro-challenge-workbook-digital-only/ and spiral bound - https://familylocket.com/product/14-day-research-like-a-pro-challenge-workbook-spiral-bound/ Research Like a Pro Webinar Series 2024 - monthly case study webinars including documentary evidence and many with DNA evidence - https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-webinar-series-2024/ Research Like a Pro eCourse - independent study course -  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-e-course/ RLP Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-study-group/ Research Like a Pro with DNA Resources Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist's Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence book by Diana Elder, Nicole Dyer, and Robin Wirthlin - https://amzn.to/3gn0hKx Research Like a Pro with DNA eCourse - independent study course -  https://familylocket.com/product/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-ecourse/ RLP with DNA Study Group - upcoming group and email notification list - https://familylocket.com/services/research-like-a-pro-with-dna-study-group/ Thank you Thanks for listening! We hope that you will share your thoughts about our podcast and help us out by doing the following: Write a review on iTunes or Apple Podcasts. If you leave a review, we will read it on the podcast and answer any questions that you bring up in your review. Thank you! Leave a comment in the comment or question in the comment section below. Share the episode on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast app. Sign up for our newsletter to receive notifications of new episodes - https://familylocket.com/sign-up/ Check out this list of genealogy podcasts from Feedspot: Top 20 Genealogy Podcasts - https://blog.feedspot.com/genealogy_podcasts/

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Research Like a Pro is a podcast about genealogy research methodology. Diana Elder and Nicole Dyer of FamilyLocket.com discuss how to take your family history research to the next level and uncover more of your family tree. Learn about research objectives, analysis, locality research, research planning, source citations, report writing, case studies, and more. Diana and Nicole are the mother-daughter team at FamilyLocket.com and the creators of the Amazon bestselling book, Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide. Diana created the Research Like a Pro method after becoming an Accredited Genealogy professional through the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists. Discover the process that a professional genealogist uses and make progress on your own brick walls.

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