Going to the sources : A Guide to historical research and writing

The updated fifth edition of Going to the Sources presents a practical guide to historical research and writing for all students of history. Focuses on the basics of historians' craft, introducing students to concepts including refining a topic, selecting sources, and engaging critically with... Full description

Main Author: Brundage, Anthony.
Published: Chichester, England : Wiley Publishing, 2013
Edition: 5th edition.
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100 |a Brundage, Anthony. 
245 0 |a Going to the sources :  |b A Guide to historical research and writing  |h [electronic resource] 
250 |a 5th edition. 
260 |a Chichester, England :  |b Wiley Publishing,  |c 2013. 
300 |a eBook, 178p. 
500 |a Includes Index and Bibliographical References 
505 |a The Ever-Changing Shape and Texture of the Past The Nature and Variety of Historical Sources Finding Your Sources : The Online Library Catalog and Beyond Getting the Most Out of History Books : Critical Reading and Assessment Beyond Textual Sources : Historians' Use of Other Media Exploring Changing Interpretations : The Historiographical Essay Engaging with Primary Sources : The Research Paper Conclusion: The Open-Ended Nature of History Appendix A: Published Bibliographies Appendix B: Major Databases for Bibliographic Searching Appendix C: Footnote/?Endnote Formatting Appendix D: Bibliography Formatting Appendix E: Commonly Used Abbreviations. 
520 |a The updated fifth edition of Going to the Sources presents a practical guide to historical research and writing for all students of history. Focuses on the basics of historians' craft, introducing students to concepts including refining a topic, selecting sources, and engaging critically with their reading. Appendices illustrate style for footnotes, endnotes, and bibliographical entries, as well as a list of commonly used abbreviations. Features a new chapter on the use of non-textual sources for historians. 
650 |a HISTORIOGRAPHY. 
650 |a HISTORY - METHODOLOGY. 
650 |a HISTORY - RESEARCH - DATA PROCESSING. 
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