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Going to the Sources by Anthony BrundagePresenting various schools of thought, this useful tool explores the dynamic, nature, and professional history of research papers, and shows readers how to identify, find, and evaluate both primary and secondary sources for their own writing assignments. This new edition addresses the shifting nature of historical study over the last twenty years.
A Student's Guide to History (11th ed.) by Jules R. BenjaminIn addition to introducing students to the nature of the discipline, it teaches a wide range of skills from preparing for exams to approaching common writing assignments, and it explains the research and documentation process using numerous examples throughout. With clear and accessible advice,
Writing History (5th ed.) by William Kelleher StoreyWriting History: A Guide for Students, Fifth Edition, provides a wealth of tips and advice to help students research and write essays for history classes. Writing History covers all aspects of writing about history, including finding and researching topics, interpreting source materials, drawing inferences from sources, and constructing arguments.