ABSTRACT

Undergraduate Research in History offers a blend of theory and practice for undergraduate researchers in history, relevant to new routines of the digital age. Explaining how research conducted by undergraduate students fits into the broader contexts of the discipline of history and the expanding realm of undergraduate research, this book presents the major phases of substantive research projects, and offers practical advice for work in specific historical areas as well as in interdisciplinary projects. The volume addresses key issues facing researchers, including finding relevant sources, funding research projects, and sharing results with diverse audiences. Supported by dozens of examples of real-world undergraduate research projects, this book is an indispensable reference for any student embarking on historical research and for professors guiding and collaborating with undergraduate researchers.

chapter |4 pages

Introduction

Walking in the World of Historical Research

part 1|84 pages

The Big Picture

chapter |4 pages

Introduction to Part 1

7Behind the Smoke and Mirrors: Uncovering the Tricks of the Historian's Craft

chapter 2|8 pages

Building a Knowledge Base

Working with Secondary Sources

chapter 4|10 pages

Working with Primary Sources

The Heart of the Historian's Craft

chapter 5|8 pages

Making History Come Alive

Working with Live Sources

chapter 6|5 pages

Analyzing Primary Source Collections

Beyond the Basics

chapter 8|10 pages

Joining the Conversation

Disseminating Research Results

chapter 9|9 pages

Acknowledging Sources

chapter 10|7 pages

Funding Historical Work

chapter 11|2 pages

Conclusion to Part 1

On Your Way

part 2|104 pages

Specialized Fields & Methods of Historical Research

chapter |4 pages

Introduction to Part 2

91Fields of Historical Research

chapter 12|8 pages

Political and Intellectual Histories

chapter 13|9 pages

Military History

chapter 14|9 pages

Economic and Labor Histories

chapter 15|8 pages

Cultural History

chapter 17|6 pages

Oral History

chapter 18|9 pages

Public History

chapter 19|8 pages

Social History

chapter 20|7 pages

Histories of Race

chapter 22|9 pages

Environmental History

part 3|16 pages

Appendix

chapter |2 pages

Introduction to Part 3

chapter 24|6 pages

The Undergraduate Research Movement

chapter 25|7 pages

Mentoring Undergraduate Research

Introduction