Here’s the final tally.
Task | Status |
Task 1A – 50 source citations | Complete |
Task 3A – Organize at least 20 hard files or ancestral items (books, fabrics, inherited items) into file folders, boxes, envelopes, containers, etc.; archival-quality where appropriate. | Complete |
Task 3B – Organize at least 20 digital files into folders, label, add metadata, add descriptions, add tags, etc. | |
Task 3C – Organize at least 20 photos into photo albums, scrapbooks, collages, protective holders, boxes, etc. | Complete |
Task 3E – Create at least 20 data entries in your database, or scan 20 photos, or scan 20 documents. | Complete |
Task 4A – Use Google Maps to map out an ancestral location. Create a map that you can then embed into a blog post. | Complete |
Task 4B – Create a timeline related to one of your lines of research, a specific ancestor or location. Get creative using a free application such as TimeToast. Post your timeline on your blog. | Complete |
Task 4C – Create a memorial page for an ancestor using either Footnote’s Create A Page feature or their Facebook application I Remember. | Complete |
Task 4D – Visit tutorial and learning pages of popular websites such as Ancestry.com or FamilySearch’s excellent articles repository. | Complete |
Task 4E – Create a surname visualization using Wordle, Word It Out or a similar application. Post the graphic to your blog. | Complete |
Task 5A – Write a summary of what your blog is about and post it on your blog – you may not have done this since you started the blog and it is a great way to have new readers learn more about your site. | Complete |
Task 5C – Prepare several posts in draft mode and pre-publish them. | Complete |
Task 5D – Write a brief biographical sketch on one of your ancestors. | |
Task 5E – Create a page on your blog listing surnames, ahnentafel reports or using some other topic. This will help new visitors to your blog understand your area of research. | Complete |
Task 5F – Participate in a 52 Weeks To Better Genealogy Challenge. | Complete |
Unfortunately, I did not complete two of the tasks I set out to do. But, I think I did pretty good, and I got A LOT done!
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