A short guide to writing about history

Marius, Richard. (Author). Page, Melvin E. (Melvin Eugene), 1944- (Added Author).

Record details

ISBN: 9780205118601 (pbk: alk. paper)
ISBN: 0205118607 (pbk: alk. paper)
Physical Description: print
xiv, 219 p. ; 22 cm.
Edition: 8th ed.
Publisher: Boston : Pearson, c2012.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

1. Writing and history -- Stories about the past intended to be true -- Writing history as a way of thinking -- Basic principles for history essays -- Paraphrase and plagiarism -- 2. Thinking about history -- Historical questioning -- Historical fallacies -- Making inferences -- Evaluating materials -- 3. Gathering information -- Focusing on a topic -- Making initial inquiries -- Identifying key sources -- Concluding your research -- 4. Notes and drafts -- Recording information and ideas -- Organizing your essay -- Writing and revising drafts -- 5. Voice and style -- Modes of writing -- Simple and direct writing -- Word forms and punctuation -- The final presentation -- Writing for speaking -- 6. Documenting sources -- Basic principles -- Electronic sources -- Notes and bibliographies -- Appendix A. Sample student research paper -- Manifest destiny: a characteristic of nations -- Things to notice about this paper -- Appendix B. Writing reviews -- Reviewing as a special form of writing -- A sample student review -- Thomas Fleming's discovery of another war -- Things to notice about this review -- Appendix C. Short essay assignments -- Select bibliography of student resources.