Essential Skills for Historians: A Practical Guide to Researching the Past

J. Laurence Hare,Dr. Jack Wells,Bruce E. Baker

Essential Skills for Historians: A Practical Guide to Researching the Past
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Country
United Kingdom
Published
31 October 2019
Pages
264
ISBN
9781350005440

Essential Skills for Historians: A Practical Guide to Researching the Past

J. Laurence Hare,Dr. Jack Wells,Bruce E. Baker

Essential Skills for Historians helps undergraduate students make the transition from general university study to a more in-depth study of history, and to gain the skills and techniques they need to conduct an independent research project or embark on a career as a professional historian.

The book begins with an examination of the historical discipline and its relevance to contemporary culture. It then guides readers through the steps of developing a research project, using two sample projects that illustrate the connections between core proficiencies such as critical thinking and effective time management, and professional proficiencies such as source criticism and historical interpretation. By following these source projects as they develop, the book also highlights the importance of sound historical practice and a critical understanding of the past in contemporary society. Finally, the book discusses the outcomes of historical research and reveals the wide array of possibilities for careers built upon the skills gained from studying history.

Covering key topics such as research strategies, reading sources, effective writing and professional ethics - and with useful features such as glossaries, guidelines for student projects, hands-on exercises, further reading and a companion website containing extra resources - Essential Skills for Historians equips aspiring historians with everything they need to succeed whilst also demonstrating the value of history in the wider world.

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