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Subject: Re: [APG] genealogy definitions
Date: Sun, 6 Jan 2008 03:09:49 EST



Elizabeth invited it, so I'll jump right in:

SUGGESTED REVISION:

Board-certified genealogists are those who have earned the credential
Certified Genealogist (CG) from the Board for Certification of Genealogists,
through a rigorous examination that includes peer review of their written
work. The credential designates the holder as one who has achieved
above-average proficiency in core knowledge of source materials, record
interpretation, research methodology, evidence analysis, and genealogical
writing.



Suggested further revision:

Certified Genealogist and CG are service marks of the Board for
Certification of Genealogists. Board-certified genealogists are those who have been
authorized to use these distinctive designations after successfully completed a
rigorous examination that includes peer review of their written work. The
credential identifies the holder as one who has achieved above-average proficiency
in core knowledge of source materials, record interpretation, research
methodology, evidence analysis, kinship determination, and genealogical writing.

COMMENT: to further emphasize that the terms are distinctive designations
awarded by BCG, not a professional category. The professional category is
"board-certified genealogist,"



SUGGESTED REVISION:

Certified Genealogical Lecturer (CGL) designates someone who has earned the
Certified Genealogist credential from the Board for Certification of
Genealogists and has passed further examinations of skill as a genealogical
lecturer.


Suggested further revision

Certified Genealogical Lecturer and CGL are service marks of the Board for
Certification of Genealogists. They identify an individual who has earned the
Certified Genealogist credential from the Board, and has passed further
examinations of skill as a genealogical lecturer.

COMMENT: to again emphasize that the terms are a distinctive credential, not
a category.








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