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RootsTech

RootsTech is an annual genealogy and family history conference organized by FamilySearch and sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Since its start in 2011, it has grown into the world's largest family history technology event, highlighting the latest innovations in genealogy research. The event is held annually in Salt Lake City, Utah, and features keynote speakers, informational workshops, Q/A sessions, and an expo hall showcasing genealogical products and services from around the world.

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Article summary

RootsTech is an annual genealogy and family history conference organized by FamilySearch and sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Since its start in 2011, it has grown into the world's largest family history technology event, highlighting the latest innovations in genealogy research. The event is held annually in Salt Lake City, Utah, and features keynote speakers, informational workshops, Q/A sessions, and an expo hall showcasing genealogical products and services from around the world.

Key claims

  1. date of establishment: 2011 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

Discussion questions

  1. Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
  2. The record states that the date of establishment is "2011". What evidence would count against this claim?
  3. Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
  4. If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?

Bibliography

  1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1364272531

Key claims and bibliography are generated from the same tracked claims and sources as the article page.