ABSTRACT
This is the first practical guide to cover the various stages of a history research project, from the selection of the topic and the organization and interpretation of source material, through to the completion of the written-up record.Whether it is for a dissertation, thesis article or, indeed, full-length book, Historical Research deals with the purpose of research, and the implications, limitations and benefits of different research methods, as well as the effective presentation of the finished result.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |38 pages
The Study of History
chapter |12 pages
The nature and value of history
chapter |12 pages
History and the social sciences
chapter |12 pages
History and the natural sciences
part |143 pages
Research Methods
chapter |13 pages
Research tools
chapter |23 pages
Historical sources
chapter |16 pages
Planning a research project
chapter |16 pages
Locating and indexing source material
chapter |17 pages
Evaluating source material
chapter |7 pages
Research notes
chapter |11 pages
The preparation of drafts
chapter |11 pages
Illustrative material
chapter |15 pages
Research for a higher degree
chapter |12 pages
Publication of articles and books
part |70 pages
Stylistic Conventions