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.
Subjects:	HISTORIOGRAPHY. HISTORY - METHODOLOGY. HISTORY - RESEARCH - DATA PROCESSING.
Online Access:	Full text - Book opens in ProQuest Ebook Central
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Table of Contents:

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.

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

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