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\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn to craft the perfect historical research paper with this approachable and practical guide\u003c/b\u003e \u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEssaying the Past: How to Read, Write, and Think about History, 4th Edition\u003c/i\u003e continues the tradition of excellence established by the previous editions. Equal parts research manual, study guide, and introduction to the study of history, this book teaches readers how to write excellent historical prose with approachable strategies and actionable tips. \u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNoted teacher and writer Jim Cullen has created an invaluable resource for novices and experts in the field of historical study, offering practical insights into determining how questions should be framed, developing strong introduction and topic sentences, choosing evidence, and properly revising your work.  \u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEssaying the Past\u003c/i\u003e includes six appendices covering the major issues facing students today, including the pitfalls and temptations of plagiarism and the role of the internet. It also contains an annotated case study outlining one student\u0026rsquo;s process of writing an essay and demonstrating the application of the concepts contained within the book. \u003ci\u003eEssaying the Past \u003c/i\u003ecovers topics including: \u003c/p\u003e \u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; font-size: medium; margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e \u003cli style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eHow to think and read about history and ask the right questions about what you\u0026rsquo;re reading \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; cursor: text; overflow: visible;\"\u003eThe three components of crafting a compelling argument \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; cursor: text; overflow: visible;\"\u003eHow to deal with counterarguments and counterevidence \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; cursor: text; overflow: visible;\"\u003eHow to properly construct a bibliography and insert footnotes \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; cursor: text; overflow: visible;\"\u003eHow to assess the credibility of online resources \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for students taking surveys or courses in methods or historiography, \u003ci\u003eEssaying the Past\u003c/i\u003e also belongs on the bookshelf of anyone with even a passing interest in studying, researching, consuming, or writing about history. \u003c/p\u003e |
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