RootsTech 2027

Genealogical Logic: How to Avoid Bad Conclusions and Build Better Ones: Every genealogist has encountered shaky online trees, leaps of logic, and conclusions built on wishful thinking. This session shows how to avoid those pitfalls by applying clear, structured reasoning to every stage of research. We will explore deductive versus inductive thinking, how to test assumptions, how to spot fallacies that creep into analysis, and how to evaluate whether a conclusion truly follows from the evidence. Attendees will leave with practical tools to improve research decisions and write more persuasive, credible genealogical narratives.  

Beyond the Big Four: Hidden Websites That Supercharge Your Genealogy Research: There is a whole world of genealogy resources beyond the major platforms, yet many researchers never discover them. This session spotlights powerful but underused websites such as Cyndi’s List, Linkpendium, Open Library, local digital archives, regional societies, and specialized databases that may hold the key to unique records. Attendees…