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From: "leoneedwards" <>
Subject: Re: [ANGUS] How to become a professional researcher?
Date: Sun, 7 Jul 2002 18:44:51 +1000
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Dear Amber,
That's a really interesting question. I'd love to do it as a profession, but
cannot access enough records as I live in a country area. I am currently
studying for my Advanced Diploma in Local and Applied History as an external
student, through the University of New England in N.S.W. (Australia). I am
doing this because I am becoming increasingly interested in the history of
my own country, especially the social aspects of the nineteenth century. I
think, however, that this would count in my favour were I ever to find
myself in a position to undertake research.
So far as researchers in this country are concerned, I have used a
couple and haven't even questioned their qualifications, but feel that vast
experience goes a long way so far as this is concerned. What do others
think?
Leone
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From: "Amber de Jong" <>
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Sent: Sunday, July 07, 2002 10:58 AM
Subject: [ANGUS] How to become a professional researcher?


> Good evening,
>
> I know this list has many very knowledgable members, and I've been
wondering about this. Hopefully, someone here can help.
>
> How does one become qualified as a professional researcher? I'm currently
taking courses to earn my certification as an accredited Canadian
genealogist through the University of Toronto and the National Genealogical
Institute, but where would someone find information on something like this?
Is it mostly experience, or is is back to school? ( A dumb question, I know,
but I am interested in any suggestions).
>
> Thanks,
> Amber de Jong, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
> searching Sherrets/ Sherets and Todds in Kincardine and Angus counties.
>

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