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“Research is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose.” —Zora Neale Hurston

Whether you’re writing fiction, nonfiction, essays, or memoir, you’re going to do some amount of research. Research not only improves your writing, it also boosts your credibility with your readers. In this class, you will learn about a variety of research methods. You will review how to work with historical sources, like old diaries, historic newspapers, and archives. Learn how to use genealogical resources such as census records, city directories, and other public documents. Master how to spot faulty information and verify your facts.

Instructor info: Steven Veatch has contributed chapters to these three books: Field Trips in the Southern Rocky Mountains, USA, Field Guide 5; The Paleontology of the Upper Eocene Florissant Formation, Colorado; and The World’s Greatest Gold Camp: An Introduction to the History of the Cripple Creek and Victor Mining District. His work has been published in Kansas City Voices, The Betsie Current, Ute Country News, and Colorado Life. He holds a BS in Business Administration from Colorado State University-Pueblo, a MA in Management from Webster University, and a MS in Earth Science from Emporia State University. He is based near Kingsley, Michigan.