Writing History Essays

To write history successfully, it is essential to understand the nuts and bolts of technique as well as the underlying principles which are too rarely made explicit, but which govern the whole process. I.W. Mabbett carefully analyzes these principles, and takes us step-by-step through the stages of the process. He shows how history differs from other disciplines, outlines the methods of historical research and writing, and clearly illustrates their application to writing assignments, essays and dissertations in history.

ISBN	1403997705	Pages	192
ISBN13	9781403997708 (What's this?)	Volumes	1
Publisher	Palgrave USA	Weight (grammes)	231
Imprint	Palgrave Macmillan	Published in	Gordonsville
Format	Paperback	Height (mm)	216
Publication date	24 Oct 2006	Width (mm)	138
Library of Congress	2006049801	Spine width (mm)	10
DEWEY	901	Academic level	Tertiary education, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Professional / Scholarly
DEWEY edition	DC22

1	A history essay is history	1
2	A history essay is academic, is an essay, is literature	13
3	The history essay as a process	22
4	Knowing your sources	33
5	Reading critically	43
6	Explanation and judgment	56
7	Noting what you read	68
8	Planning	75
9	Writing and independent thought	86
10	Drafting your essay	95
11	Documenting your essay	105
12	Revision and correction	123
13	Beyond the history essay	132
14	The importance of good English expression	143
App	A note on historiography	158

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