Secrets, twists, triumphs and tragedies; bring the stories of ancestors to life! Writing Family History is a fully online unit from the University of Tasmania. Join students around Australia for an introduction to writing non-fictional and fictional narratives based on real genealogical records.
Online: Writing Family History is part of a fully online suite of units to enable flexible study.
Free access to Ancestry.com Library: Gain free access to billions of historical documents, millions of historical photos, plus local narratives, oral histories and other resources that span from the 1500s to the 2000s.
Unit Objectives
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Use and reflect on a range of key strategies and techniques for writing narratives based on genealogical records;
- Contribute to a supportive online workshop environment by giving and receiving constructive critical feedback on short writing exercises;
- Produce a coherent piece of short fiction or non-fiction based on genealogical research.
http://www.utas.edu.au/arts/writing-family-history
