Learn tips for beginning research in an unfamiliar geographic area through the example of the Scroggins and Dimick families in Southern Illinois.

1. Conducting a Geographic Survey
   • How to get familiar with the counties, towns, and other geographic features
   • Discussion on maps and geographic resources
2. Conducting a Records-Availability Survey
   • Demonstration on ways to determine the records that are available, both online and off using FamilySearch, Ancestry, County government websites, local libraries and universities, and ArchiveGrid.
3. Creation of a research guide including tools, websites, and styles