Here are some easy webpages from the National Archives to help you start your genealogical research:
https://www.archives.gov/riverside/how-to-begin-genealogical-research
https://www.archives.gov/research/genealogy/start-research
Here are some other webpages that may be useful to you:
https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/New_to_Genealogy_-_Beginners_First_Step
https://support.ancestry.com/s/article/Tips-for-Beginning-Family-History-Research?language=en_US
If you need additional assistance, visit the CCGS Office during Office Hours (Th 1 PM-4:30 PM). If you are planning a trip to our office, especially if coming from out of town, please remember to write or call and let us know you are coming.