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. 

part |38 pages

The Study of History

part |143 pages

Research Methods

chapter |13 pages

Research tools

chapter |23 pages

Historical sources

chapter |16 pages

Planning a research project

chapter |17 pages

Evaluating source material

chapter |7 pages

Research notes

chapter |11 pages

The preparation of drafts

chapter |11 pages

Illustrative material

part |70 pages

Stylistic Conventions

chapter |14 pages

Typescript format

chapter |6 pages

Proofreading

chapter |15 pages

Indexing