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Short Guide to Writing about History

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ISBN-10: 0205673708

ISBN-13: 9780205673704

Edition: 7th 2010

Authors: Richard Marius, Melvin E. Page

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Book details

List price: $42.00
Edition: 7th
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Longman Publishing
Publication date: 1/30/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 240
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.25" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.550
Language: English

Preface
Writing and History
Stories about the Past Intended to be True
Writing History as a Way of Thinking
Basic Principles for History Essays
Writerrsquo;s Checklist of Basic Principles
Avoiding Plagiarism
Writerrsquo;s Checklist for Avoiding Plagiarism
Thinking about History
HistoricalQuestioning
Historical Fallacies
Making Inferences
Evaluating Materials
Writerrsquo;s Checklist for Evaluation
Gathering Information
Focusing on a Topic
Making Initial Inquiries
Identifying Key Sources
Concluding Your Research
Writerrsquo;s Checklist for Research
Notes and Drafts
Recording Information and Ideas
Writerrsquo;s Checklist for Taking Notes
Organizing Your Essay
Writing and Revising Drafts
Writerrsquo;s Checklist for Peer Editing
Voice and Style
Modes of Writing Simple and Direct Writing
Word Forms and Punctuation
The Final Manuscript
Writerrsquo;s Checklist for Expression and Conventions
Documenting Sources
Basic Principles