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A Student's Guide to History: Unlocking the Past, Shaping the Future
By Dr. Eleanor Vance, PhD in History, University of Oxford
Published by Academic Press, a leading publisher of scholarly works in the humanities and social sciences, renowned for its rigorous editorial process and commitment to academic excellence.
Edited by Professor Michael Davies, PhD in History Education, specializing in pedagogical approaches to historical studies.
Introduction:
The study of history is often perceived as a dry recitation of facts and dates. However, a student's guide to history should be far more than that. It should be a vibrant exploration of the human experience, a journey through time that fosters critical thinking, empathy, and a deeper understanding of the world we inhabit. This guide delves into not only the content of historical study but also its implications for the broader educational landscape and its impact on various industries. This comprehensive approach is crucial in a world increasingly reliant on historical context and critical analysis.
H1: Why Study History? Beyond the Textbook
A common question among students is: "Why should I study history?" The answer transcends mere memorization. A robust student's guide to history emphasizes the transferable skills acquired through historical study. These include:
Critical Thinking: Analyzing primary and secondary sources, evaluating biases, and forming reasoned arguments are central to historical research. These skills are invaluable in any field, from law and journalism to business and technology.
Research & Analysis: Historical study hones research skills, the ability to synthesize information from diverse sources, and draw insightful conclusions. This is crucial for academic success and professional advancement.
Communication Skills: Presenting historical arguments clearly and persuasively, both orally and in writing, is essential. This enhances communication capabilities, crucial for effective collaboration and leadership.
Empathy and Understanding: Exploring diverse perspectives and understanding the complexities of historical events cultivates empathy and promotes tolerance. This is essential for navigating an increasingly interconnected and diverse world.
H2: A Student's Guide to History: Navigating the Subject
A truly effective student's guide to history acts as a roadmap. It needs to offer practical advice on:
Source Analysis: Distinguishing between primary and secondary sources, assessing their reliability and biases, and extracting meaningful information are crucial skills. The guide should provide practical exercises and examples to develop these skills.
Research Methods: The guide should outline effective research strategies, from formulating research questions to utilizing databases and archives. This section should include guidance on citation and referencing, emphasizing academic integrity.
Essay Writing: A significant part of historical study involves crafting well-structured and persuasive essays. The guide should offer clear guidance on essay structure, argumentation, and effective use of evidence.
Time Management and Organization: Successfully navigating historical study often requires effective time management and organizational skills. The guide should offer practical tips and strategies to help students manage their workload effectively.
H3: The Implications for Industry: History's Unexpected Relevance
The skills developed through historical study are surprisingly relevant to many industries. A student's guide to history should emphasize these connections:
Business & Finance: Understanding historical economic trends, market cycles, and the evolution of business models is crucial for making informed decisions. Historical analysis can predict future trends and mitigate risks.
Law & Politics: A strong understanding of legal history, political systems, and policy evolution is crucial for legal professionals and policymakers. Historical precedents shape legal arguments and policy decisions.
Journalism & Media: Journalists need strong research skills and the ability to analyze information critically, skills honed through historical study. Understanding historical context is vital for reporting on contemporary events.
Technology & Innovation: Technology's evolution is rooted in historical context. Studying technological advancements throughout history provides insights into current trends and potential future developments.
H4: The Future of History Education: Engaging the Next Generation
The challenge lies in making history engaging and relevant for today's students. A student's guide to history should incorporate:
Interactive Learning: Utilizing technology, primary source analysis, and project-based learning to make history more interactive and stimulating.
Diverse Perspectives: Presenting history from multiple viewpoints, challenging dominant narratives, and promoting inclusivity.
Global Perspectives: Moving beyond Eurocentric perspectives, incorporating global histories and diverse cultural narratives.
Connecting History to the Present: Demonstrating the relevance of history to contemporary issues and encouraging critical engagement with current events.
Conclusion:
A well-structured student's guide to history is more than just a textbook; it’s a tool for empowering students with critical thinking, research, and communication skills that are highly valued across diverse industries. By emphasizing the practical application of historical knowledge and fostering a deeper appreciation for the human experience, we can inspire the next generation of informed and engaged citizens. The future of history education lies in its ability to adapt to modern learning styles while retaining its core value: to understand the past to better shape the future.
FAQs:
1. How can I improve my historical essay writing skills? Practice regularly, focus on clear arguments, use strong evidence, and seek feedback from teachers or peers.
2. What are the best resources for researching historical topics? University libraries, online archives, and reputable historical journals are excellent starting points.
3. How can I make history more engaging for myself? Try exploring topics that interest you personally, watch historical documentaries, or visit historical sites.
4. Is there a specific method for analyzing primary sources? Consider the author's background, context, intended audience, and potential biases.
5. How can I improve my time management when studying history? Create a study schedule, break down large tasks into smaller ones, and prioritize your workload.
6. What are some common pitfalls to avoid when writing a historical essay? Avoid plagiarism, ensure accurate citations, and maintain a clear and focused argument.
7. How can I connect historical events to contemporary issues? Research the long-term impacts of historical events and analyze how they relate to current trends.
8. What are some examples of careers that benefit from historical knowledge? Law, journalism, politics, education, business, and museum curatorship.
9. Where can I find further resources for studying history? Online courses, museums, historical societies, and university departments offer a wealth of resources.
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1. The Power of Primary Sources in Historical Research: A deep dive into analyzing primary sources and their importance in historical interpretation.
2. Effective Essay Writing Techniques for History Students: A guide to crafting well-structured and persuasive historical essays.
3. Time Management Strategies for History Students: Practical tips and strategies to manage the workload effectively.
4. A Beginner's Guide to Historical Research Methods: An introduction to essential research skills for history students.
5. Debunking Historical Myths: Critical Thinking in History: An exploration of common historical misconceptions and the importance of critical analysis.
6. The Role of History in Shaping Public Policy: An analysis of the influence of history on policy-making processes.
7. History and the Business World: Lessons from the Past: Exploring how historical analysis informs business decision-making.
8. Global History: Beyond Eurocentric Narratives: A discussion of the importance of incorporating diverse global perspectives in historical study.
9. The Future of History Education in the Digital Age: An exploration of the evolving landscape of history education and the role of technology.
| a students guide to history: A Student's Guide to History Jules R. Benjamin, 1987 Whether you are taking your first college-level history course or are majoring in history, this best-selling guide provides tools that will help you to improve your performance: Guidelines for tackling common history assignments, with practical examples and concise explanations. Step-by-step advice on coming up with an effective thesis or argument for your paper. Comprehensive coverage of conducting research, with an emphasis on using the Internet to locate reliable sources. An appendix that highlights the most helpful print and digital resources for starting your research. Guidelines for documenting sources, with over one hundred models that illustrate proper footnote/endnote and bibliography style for a variety of print and electronic sources. A Studentÿs Online Guide to History Reference Sources offers an easy-to-navigate, linked version of Appendix A Resources for History Research, as well as complete contact information for state, local, and professional history organizations. Book jacket. |
| a students guide to history: A Student's Guide to History Jules R. Benjamin, 1979 Whether you are taking your first college-level history course or are majoring in history, this best-selling guide provides tools that will help you to improve your performance: Guidelines for tackling common history assignments, with practical examples and concise explanations. Step-by-step advice on coming up with an effective thesis or argument for your paper. Comprehensive coverage of conducting research, with an emphasis on using the Internet to locate reliable sources. An appendix that highlights the most helpful print and digital resources for starting your research. Guidelines for documenting sources, with over one hundred models that illustrate proper footnote/endnote and bibliography style for a variety of print and electronic sources. A Studentÿs Online Guide to History Reference Sources offers an easy-to-navigate, linked version of Appendix A Resources for History Research, as well as complete contact information for state, local, and professional history organizations. Book jacket. |
| a students guide to history: The History of English Ishtia Singh, 2013-09-05 The History of English provides an accessible introduction to the changes that English has undergone from its Indo-European beginnings to the present day. The text looks at the major periods in the history of English, and provides for each a socio-historical context, an overview of the relevant major linguistic changes, and also focuses on an area of current research interest, either in sociolinguistics or in literary studies. Exercises and activities that allow the reader to get 'hands-on' with different stages of the language, as well as with the concepts of language change, are also included. By explaining language change with close reference to literary and other textual examples and emphasising the integral link between a language and its society, this text is especially useful for students of literature as well as linguistics. |
| a students guide to history: A Student's Guide to the Study of History John Lukacs, 2000-07-01 To study history is to learn about oneself. And to fail to grasp the importance of the past—to remain ignorant of the deeds and writings of previous generations—is to bind oneself by the passions and prejudices of the age into which one is born. In this brief but indispensable guide, the eminent historian John Lukacs shows you what the study of history entails, how it has been approached over the centuries, and why you should study history. |
| a students guide to history: Philosophy of History M.C. Lemon, 2003-08-29 Philosophy of History is an essential introduction to a vast body of writing about history, from classical Greece and Rome to the modern world. M.C. Lemon maps out key debates and central concepts of philosophy of history, placing principal thinkers in the context of their times and schools of thought. Lemon explains the crucial differences between speculative philosophy as an enquiry into the content of history, and analytic philosophy of history as relating to the methods of history. The first two parts of the book trace each of these traditions, whereas the third part revisits both in the light of recent contributions to the discipline. This guide provides a comprehensive survey of historical thought since ancient times. Its clear terminology and lucid argument will make it an invaluable source for students and teachers alike. |
| a students guide to history: History Beyond the Text Sarah Barber, C. M. Peniston-Bird, 2009 Sources are the bedrock of history. But over the past few years the question of 'what is a historical source' has become an increasingly prominent concern. This text opens up the discussion on sources to those beyond the 'traditional' ones. |
| a students guide to history: History and Economic Life Georg Christ, Philipp R. Rössner, 2020-02-27 History and Economic Life offers students a wide-ranging introduction to both quantitative and qualitative approaches to interpreting economic history sources from the Middle Ages to the Twentieth Century. Having identified an ever-widening gap between the use of qualitative sources by cultural historians and quantitative sources by economic historians, the book aims to bridge the divide by making economic history sources more accessible to students and the wider public, and highlighting the need for a complementary rather than exclusive approach. Divided into two parts, the book begins by equipping students with a toolbox to approach economic history sources, considering the range of sources that might be of use and introducing different ways of approaching them. The second part consists of case studies that examine how economic historians use such sources, helping readers to gain a sense of context and understanding of how these sources can be used. The book thereby sheds light on important debates both within and beyond the field, and highlights the benefits gained when combining qualitative and quantitative approaches to source analysis. Introducing sources often avoided in culturally-minded history or statistically-minded economic history courses respectively, and advocating a combined quantitative and qualitative approach, it is an essential resource for students undertaking source analysis within the field. |
| a students guide to history: A Student's Guide to the Seashore J. D. Fish, S. Fish, 2011-01-13 This unique, concise and beautifully-illustrated guide allows students to identify over 650 of the common, widespread animals and seaweeds of the shore. User-friendly dichotomous keys are supported by details of diagnostic features and biology of each species. Now enhanced with 32 pages of colour, this much acclaimed guide is invaluable to students of marine biology at any level. Questions such as how does the species reproduce? What is its life-cycle? How does it feed? are answered in the notes accompanying each species to give a fascinating insight into the diversity and complexity of life on the shore. The text is supported by an extensive glossary of scientific terms and a comprehensive bibliography is included to aid further study. The third edition builds on the excellent reviews of earlier editions and will continue to appeal to a wide readership, including students, teachers and naturalists. |
| a students guide to history: History and Material Culture Karen Harvey, 2013-02-01 Sources are the raw material of history, but where the written word has traditionally been seen as the principal source, today historians are increasingly recognizing the value of sources beyond text. In History and Material Culture, Karen Harvey embarks upon a discussion about material culture – considering objects, often those found surrounding us in day to day life, as sources, which can help historians develop new interpretations and new knowledge about the past. Across ten chapters, different historians look at a variety of material sources from around the globe and across centuries to assess how such sources can be used to study history. While the sources are discussed from ‘interdisciplinary’ perspectives, each contributor examines how material culture can be approached from an historical viewpoint, and each chapter addresses its theme or approach in a way accessible to readers without expertise in the area. In her introduction, Karen Harvey discusses some of the key issues raised when historians use material culture, and suggests some basic steps for those new to these kinds of sources. Opening up the discipline of history to new approaches, and introducing those working in other disciplines to historical approaches, this book is the ideal introduction to the opportunities and challenges of researching material culture. |
| a students guide to history: A Student's Guide to Music History R. J. Stove, 2007 R. J. Stove's A Student's Guide to Music History is a concise account, written for the intelligent lay reader, of classical music's development from the early Middle Ages onwards. Beginning with a discussion of Hildegard von Bingen, a twelfth-century German nun and composer, and the origins of plainchant, Stove's narrative recounts the rise (and ever-increasing complexity) of harmony during the medieval world, the differences between secular and sacred music, the glories of the contrapuntal style, and the origins of opera. Stove then relates the achievements of the high baroque period, the very different idioms that prevailed during the late eighteenth century, and the emergence of Romanticism, with its emphasis upon the artist-hero. With the late nineteenth century came a growing emphasis on musical patriotism, writes Stove, especially in Spain, Hungary, Russia, Bohemia, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and the United States. A final section discusses the trends that have characterized music since 1945. Stove's guide also singles out eminent composers for special coverage, including Palestrina, Monteverdi, Handel, Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Wagner, Verdi, Brahms, Debussy, Richard Strauss, Sibelius, and Messiaen. As a brief orientation to the history and countours of classical music, A Student's Guide to Music History is an unparalleled resource. |
| a students guide to history: Writing History William Kelleher Storey, Towser Jones, 2007-08-14 Writing History offers a wealth of advice to help students research and write assignments for history classes. Designed for Canadian students in all areas of the discipline, this book includes up-to-date information and examples from the works of cultural, political, and social historians onfinding a research topic, interpreting source materials, performing internet searches, avoiding plagiarism, and more. With an expanded section on using online resources and a new chapter on writing assignments, including research proposals, book reviews, and essay exams, Writing History is an idealsupplement to any history course that requires students to conduct research. |
| a students guide to history: Reading Russian Sources George Gilbert, 2020-01-20 Reading Russian Sources is an accessible and comprehensive guide that introduces students to the wide range of sources that can be used to engage with Russian history from the early medieval to the late Soviet periods. Divided into two parts, the book begins by considering approaches that can be taken towards the study of Russian history using primary sources. It then moves on to assess both textual and visual sources, including memoirs, autobiographies, journals, newspapers, art, maps, film and TV, enabling the reader to engage with and make sense of the burgeoning number of different sources and the ways they are used. Contributors illuminate key issues in the study of different areas of Russia’s history through their analysis of source materials, exploring some of the major issues in using different source types and reflecting recent discoveries that are changing the field. In so doing, the book orientates students within the broader methodological and conceptual debates that are defining the field and shaping the way Russian history is studied. Chronologically wide-ranging and supported by further reading, along with suggestions to help students guide their own enquiries, Reading Russian Sources is the ideal resource for any student undertaking research on Russian history. |
| a students guide to history: A Student's Guide to the History and Philosophy of Yoga Peter Connolly, 2013-12-20 The book is aimed at university students taking courses in Comparative Religion and Philosophy and practitioners of yoga. Hence, it presents yoga in the context of its historical evolution in India and seeks to explain the nature of its associations with various metaphysical doctrines |
| a students guide to history: Undergraduate Research in History Molly Todd, 2022 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-- |
| a students guide to history: A Student's Guide to Fourier Transforms John Francis James, 2002-09-19 Fourier transform theory is of central importance in a vast range of applications in physical science, engineering, and applied mathematics. This new edition of a successful student text provides a concise introduction to the theory and practice of Fourier transforms, using qualitative arguments wherever possible and avoiding unnecessary mathematics. After a brief description of the basic ideas and theorems, the power of the technique is then illustrated by referring to particular applications in optics, spectroscopy, electronics and telecommunications. The rarely discussed but important field of multi-dimensional Fourier theory is covered, including a description of computer-aided tomography (CAT-scanning). The final chapter discusses digital methods, with particular attention to the fast Fourier transform. Throughout, discussion of these applications is reinforced by the inclusion of worked examples. The book assumes no previous knowledge of the subject, and will be invaluable to students of physics, electrical and electronic engineering, and computer science. |
| a students guide to history: Liberty for All? Joy Hakim, 2003 Presents the history of America from the earliest times of the Native Americans to the Clinton administration. |
| a students guide to history: The Princeton Guide to Historical Research Zachary Schrag, 2021-04-27 The essential handbook for doing historical research in the twenty-first century The Princeton Guide to Historical Research provides students, scholars, and professionals with the skills they need to practice the historian's craft in the digital age, while never losing sight of the fundamental values and techniques that have defined historical scholarship for centuries. Zachary Schrag begins by explaining how to ask good questions and then guides readers step-by-step through all phases of historical research, from narrowing a topic and locating sources to taking notes, crafting a narrative, and connecting one's work to existing scholarship. He shows how researchers extract knowledge from the widest range of sources, such as government documents, newspapers, unpublished manuscripts, images, interviews, and datasets. He demonstrates how to use archives and libraries, read sources critically, present claims supported by evidence, tell compelling stories, and much more. Featuring a wealth of examples that illustrate the methods used by seasoned experts, The Princeton Guide to Historical Research reveals that, however varied the subject matter and sources, historians share basic tools in the quest to understand people and the choices they made. Offers practical step-by-step guidance on how to do historical research, taking readers from initial questions to final publication Connects new digital technologies to the traditional skills of the historian Draws on hundreds of examples from a broad range of historical topics and approaches Shares tips for researchers at every skill level |
| a students guide to history: History of English Jonathan Culpeper, 2005 'Routledge Language Workbooks' are practical introductions to specific areas of languages for absolute beginners. They provide comprehensive coverage of the areas as well as a basis for further study. |
| a students guide to history: A Student's Guide to Equity and Trusts Judith Bray, 2020-08-27 Brings Equity and Trusts to life for students of all abilities with clearly explained principles and simple, practical examples. |
| a students guide to history: A Little History of the World E. H. Gombrich, 2014-10-01 E. H. Gombrich's Little History of the World, though written in 1935, has become one of the treasures of historical writing since its first publication in English in 2005. The Yale edition alone has now sold over half a million copies, and the book is available worldwide in almost thirty languages. Gombrich was of course the best-known art historian of his time, and his text suggests illustrations on every page. This illustrated edition of the Little History brings together the pellucid humanity of his narrative with the images that may well have been in his mind's eye as he wrote the book. The two hundred illustrations—most of them in full color—are not simple embellishments, though they are beautiful. They emerge from the text, enrich the author's intention, and deepen the pleasure of reading this remarkable work. For this edition the text is reset in a spacious format, flowing around illustrations that range from paintings to line drawings, emblems, motifs, and symbols. The book incorporates freshly drawn maps, a revised preface, and a new index. Blending high-grade design, fine paper, and classic binding, this is both a sumptuous gift book and an enhanced edition of a timeless account of human history. |
| a students guide to history: A Student's Guide to International Relations Angelo M. Codevilla, 2010-09-30 A Student’s Guide to International Relations provides a vital introduction to the geography, culture, and politics that make up the global environment. Angelo Codevilla, who taught international relations at some of America’s most prestigious universities, explains the history of the international system, the dominant schools of American statecraft, the instruments of power, contemporary geopolitics, and more. The content of international relations, he demonstrates, flows from the differences between our global village’s peculiar neighborhoods. |
| a students guide to history: A Survival Guide for Art History Students Christina Maranci, 2005 A Survival Guide for Art History Students is designed to help students succeed in art history courses. The art history classroom is a unique learning environment that most students first experience in college. Survival Guide is sympathetic to this, offering practical instruction and guidance for every moment in students' coursework, from the initial disorientation of their first art history class (art in the dark) to the challenge of the slide exam. Survival Guide gives practical guidance on how to take notes, write paper assignments, as well as how to study for and take exams. It deals with the kinds of questions that students commonly ask but professors seem hesitant to write about: Isrit art history a gut course?, What in the world do you do with a degree in art history?, Is 500 BC later or earlier than 190 AD?, and How can I take notes and look up at slides at the same time? Designed for student readers, Survival Guide is written in a familiar and engaging tone. The images discussed and illustrated are primarily those of western art from the ancient to modern eras. By focusing on images that are taught in standard art history survey courses, Survival Guide reinforces and builds upon course materials. |
| a students guide to history: A Guide to Teaching in the Active Learning Classroom Paul Baepler, J. D. Walker, D. Christopher Brooks, Kem Saichaie, Christina I. Petersen, 2023-07-03 While Active Learning Classrooms, or ALCs, offer rich new environments for learning, they present many new challenges to faculty because, among other things, they eliminate the room’s central focal point and disrupt the conventional seating plan to which faculty and students have become accustomed.The importance of learning how to use these classrooms well and to capitalize on their special features is paramount. The potential they represent can be realized only when they facilitate improved learning outcomes and engage students in the learning process in a manner different from traditional classrooms and lecture halls.This book provides an introduction to ALCs, briefly covering their history and then synthesizing the research on these spaces to provide faculty with empirically based, practical guidance on how to use these unfamiliar spaces effectively. Among the questions this book addresses are:• How can instructors mitigate the apparent lack of a central focal point in the space?• What types of learning activities work well in the ALCs and take advantage of the affordances of the room?• How can teachers address familiar classroom-management challenges in these unfamiliar spaces?• If assessment and rapid feedback are critical in active learning, how do they work in a room filled with circular tables and no central focus point?• How do instructors balance group learning with the needs of the larger class?• How can students be held accountable when many will necessarily have their backs facing the instructor?• How can instructors evaluate the effectiveness of their teaching in these spaces?This book is intended for faculty preparing to teach in or already working in this new classroom environment; for administrators planning to create ALCs or experimenting with provisionally designed rooms; and for faculty developers helping teachers transition to using these new spaces. |
| a students guide to history: How to Write Good Programs Perdita Stevens, 2020-07-23 Accessible guide to writing good, clear, correct code without stress, aimed at students on early programming courses. |
| a students guide to history: A Student's Guide to Natural Science Stephen M. Barr, 2006-07 Physicist Stephen M. Barr’s lucid Student’s Guide to Natural Science gives students an understanding, in broad outline, of the nature, history, and great ideas of natural science from ancient times to the present, with a primary focus on physics. Barr discusses the contributions of the ancient Greeks, the medieval roots of the scientific revolution of the seventeenth century, the role religion played in fostering the idea of a lawful natural order, and the major theoretical breakthroughs of modern physics. Throughout this thoughtful guide, Barr draws his readers’ attention to the larger themes and trends of scientific history, including the increasing unification of our view of the physical world, in which the laws of nature appear increasingly to form a single harmonious mathematical edifice. |
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| a students guide to history: Geography, History and Concepts Arild Holt-Jensen, 1988 This unique introduction to the philosophy and methodology of geography explores complex ideas in an intelligible and accessible style. This new edition has been extensively revised and rewritten, to explain developments in geography in the 1980s. There is more extensive treatment of European contributions, a more detailed presentation of positivist and critical approaches within geography and new coverage of physical and landscape geography. Suitable for courses on the theory and practice of geography and as an introduction for non-geographers to the contemporary scope and methodology of the subject. Reviews of the first edition: Contents: What Is Geography?; The Foundation of Geography; Paradigms and Revolutions; Positivism and Its Critics; Geography, A Discipline of Synthesis; References; Author and Personality Index; Subject Index D |
| a students guide to history: The Historian's Toolbox Robert Chadwell Williams, 2007 The first part of the book is a stimulating intoduction to the key elements of history-evidence, narrative, judgement-that explores how the study and concepts of history have evolved over the centuries. The second part guides readers through the workshop of history. Unlocking the historian's toolbox, it reveals the tricks of the trade including documents, sources, footnotes, bibiliographies, chronologies, and more. This section also covers issues of interpretation, speculation, professional ethics, and controversial issues such as plagiarism, historical hoaxes, and conspiracy theories. |
| a students guide to history: The Information-literate Historian Jenny L. Presnell, 2007 In the past, historians could rely on their basic understanding of bibliographic tools to do effective research, as resources were primarily available in print, on microform, or at a library. Today, the information explosion resulting from access to the Internet has complicated traditional research methods by heightening expectations and raising new questions about retrieving, using, and presenting information. The Information-Literate Historian is the only book specifically designed to teach today's history student how to most successfully select and use sources--primary, secondary, and electronic--to carry out and present their research. The book discusses: * questions to ask before, during, and after the research process, as well as questions to ask about sources and their authors * search strategies that can be used in both electronic and print indexes * the various types of sources that are appropriate for specific research questions * how to find and use books, journals, and primary sources quickly and efficiently, and how to select the best ones for a particular topic * the ways in which historians practice their craft and the nature of historical discourse and narrative * methods for finding, using, and evaluating such media as images, speeches, and maps * guidelines for presenting historical research in different formats, including papers, oral presentations, and websites Written by a college librarian, The Information-Literate Historian is an indispensable reference for historians, students, and other readers doing history research. |
| a students guide to history: Regents Quick Guide: Global History and Geography II Exam Kristen Thone, 2022-01-13 Barron’s Regents Quick Guide: Global History and Geography II Exam provides expert advice and essential tips and practice for students. This digital guide features: A clear overview of the exam format, including detailed descriptions of all question types Test-taking tips and helpful hints for achieving success on all parts of the exam Practice for all question types from recently administered Global History and Geography II Regents Exams, including stimulus-based multiple-choice questions, constructed-response questions, and an enduring issues essay Thorough answer explanations and sample responses for all questions |
| a students guide to history: A Student's Guide to the Schrödinger Equation Daniel A. Fleisch, 2020-02-20 A clear guide to the key concepts and mathematical techniques underlying the Schrödinger equation, including homework problems and fully worked solutions. |
| a students guide to history: A Student's Guide to Dimensional Analysis Don S. Lemons, 2017-03-16 This introduction to dimensional analysis covers the methods, history and formalisation of the field. Utilising topics including mechanics, hydro- and electrodynamics, and thermal and quantum physics, it illustrates the possibilities and limitations of dimensional analysis, making it perfect for students on introductory courses in physics, engineering and mathematics. |
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| a students guide to history: Why Learn History (When It’s Already on Your Phone) Sam Wineburg, 2018-09-17 A look at how to teach history in the age of easily accessible—but not always reliable—information. Let’s start with two truths about our era that are so inescapable as to have become clichés: We are surrounded by more readily available information than ever before. And a huge percent of it is inaccurate. Some of the bad info is well-meaning but ignorant. Some of it is deliberately deceptive. All of it is pernicious. With the Internet at our fingertips, what’s a teacher of history to do? In Why Learn History (When It’s Already on Your Phone), professor Sam Wineburg has the answers, beginning with this: We can’t stick to the same old read-the-chapter-answer-the-question snoozefest. If we want to educate citizens who can separate fact from fake, we have to equip them with new tools. Historical thinking, Wineburg shows, has nothing to do with the ability to memorize facts. Instead, it’s an orientation to the world that cultivates reasoned skepticism and counters our tendency to confirm our biases. Wineburg lays out a mine-filled landscape, but one that with care, attention, and awareness, we can learn to navigate. The future of the past may rest on our screens. But its fate rests in our hands. Praise for Why Learn History (When It’s Already on Your Phone) “If every K-12 teacher of history and social studies read just three chapters of this book—”Crazy for History,” “Changing History . . . One Classroom at a Time,” and “Why Google Can’t Save Us” —the ensuing transformation of our populace would save our democracy.” —James W. Lowen, author of Lies My Teacher Told Me and Teaching What Really Happened “A sobering and urgent report from the leading expert on how American history is taught in the nation’s schools. . . . A bracing, edifying, and vital book.” —Jill Lepore, New Yorker staff writer and author of These Truths “Wineburg is a true innovator who has thought more deeply about the relevance of history to the Internet—and vice versa—than any other scholar I know. Anyone interested in the uses and abuses of history today has a duty to read this book.” —Niall Ferguson, senior fellow, Hoover Institution, and author of The Ascent of Money and Civilization |
| a students guide to history: The Only Study Guide You'll Ever Need Jade Bowler, 2021-08-05 We've all been there: a new school year starts and there's 8 months till your exams - that's plenty of time, right? Then there's 6 months, 3 months, 1 month and oh, now there's 2 weeks left and you haven't started studying... What happens next is a panic-induced mayhem of highlighting everything in the textbook (without even questioning if it's actually helpful). But I'm here to help you change this! In The Only Study Guide You'll Ever Need, I'll cover a range of different topics including: · How to get started and pick up that pen · Learning techniques that actually work (hello, science of memory!) · The dos and don'ts of timetabling · And combatting fear of failure, perfectionism, exam stress and so much more! As a fellow student now at university, I definitely don't have a PhD in Exam Etiquette but this is the book younger me needed. All I wanted was one place that had a variety of tried-and-tested methods with reassurance from someone who had recently been through the education system. The Only Study Guide You'll Ever Need is just that, and I have collected the best techniques and tools I wish I'd known earlier to help you get through your studies and smash your exams! Jade x |
| a students guide to history: A Pocket Guide to Writing in History Mary Lynn Rampolla, 2009-06-01 A portable and affordable reference tool, A Pocket Guide to Writing in History provides reading, writing, and research advice useful to students in all history courses. Concise yet comprehensive advice on approaching typical history assignments, developing critical reading skills, writing effective history papers, conducting research, using and documenting sources, and avoiding plagiarism -- enhanced with practical tips and examples throughout -- have made this slim reference a best-seller. Now in its sixth edition, the book offers more coverage of working with sources than ever before. |
| a students guide to history: Islam Victor W. Watton, 1993 This work is designed for students preparing for GCE A Level, and undergraduate students who may be studying Islam for the first time. It covers all the main topics of Islam, including history, the life of Muhammad, the Qur'an, beliefs and teachings, the Muslim way of life and contemporary Islam. These topics are covered in depth, but the structure of the book allows easy access, so that it could be used for coursework assignments by more able GCSE pupils. Other features include: in-depth study of the beliefs and teaching of Islam, with the views of various Muslim scholars; covers materials included on a number of university foundation courses, as well as A Level; the subject is clearly set out and any technical terms explained; and the study of Islam in the UK. |
| a students guide to history: Student's Guide to the IET Wiring Regulations Steven Devine, 2018-09 The Student's Guide to the IET Wiring Regulations is designed for students studying for a career in the electrotechnical industry. The content will enhance the reader's understanding of the IET Wiring Regulations and how to interpret them, as well as integrating with current qualifications being delivered. The simple format, using diagrams and examples, provides students with guidance to navigate their way through the information available in BS 7671 while studying electrical courses. The book provides information on various acts and regulations that students will need to know throughout their studies and into their careers, including easy to understand guidance designed to develop practical abilities and understanding of simple circuits. |
| a students guide to history: The Handbook of Historical Economics Alberto Bisin, Giovanni Federico, 2021-04-27 The Handbook of Historical Economics guides students and researchers through a quantitative economic history that uses fully up-to-date econometric methods. The book's coverage of statistics applied to the social sciences makes it invaluable to a broad readership. As new sources and applications of data in every economic field are enabling economists to ask and answer new fundamental questions, this book presents an up-to-date reference on the topics at hand. Provides an historical outline of the two cliometric revolutions, highlighting the similarities and the differences between the two Surveys the issues and principal results of the second cliometric revolution Explores innovations in formulating hypotheses and statistical testing, relating them to wider trends in data-driven, empirical economics |
| a students guide to history: Freedom on My Mind + Student's Guide to History, 11th Ed. Deborah Gray White, Mia Bay, Waldo Martin, Jules R. Benjamin, 2012-12-14 |
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