As with every area of study, success in a history course involves learning the tricks of the trade. THE HISTORY HANDBOOK is a no-nonsense guide to the skills you need to succeed. The authors offer practical information on how to readprimary sources, research historical topics, correctly cite sources, and more. THE HISTORY HANDBOOK also offers tips for Internet research and evaluating online sources. INDICE: Preface. 1. How Can I Succeed in My History Class? 2. There's So Much Weekly Reading Assigned for Class.How Can I Ever Do It All? 3. How Do I Study for History Tests? 4. How Can Maps Help Me Understand History? 5. How Can I Work Effectively with Primary, Secondary, and Fictional Sources in My History Class? 6. How Do I Manage Written Assignments? 7. How Do I Pick a Research Topic and Find Information for It? 8. How Do I Write a Research Paper? 9. How Do I Join Class Presentation Assignments and Debates Successfully? 10. What Is Plagiarism and When Would I Be Cheating on My Paper? 11. What Information Do IHave to Cite? 12. This Isn't English Class, So Why Do I Have to Correct My Grammar? 13. How Do I Make Computer Technology Work for Me? How Do I Succeed in an Online Class? 14. Are There Any Other Tips I Should Know? Glossary. Index.
- ISBN: 978-0-495-90676-6
- Editorial: Wadsworth
- Encuadernacion: Desconocida
- Páginas: 160
- Fecha Publicación: 31/01/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés