Tips And Guidelines For Term Papers In Historysource Richard Mariusa Tips and Guidelines for Term Papers in History Source: Richard Marius, A Short Guide to Writing About History, New York: Harper Collins, 1995 A. General Observations 1. The historical essay has an argument. 2. The good historical essay has a sharply focused and limited topic. 3. Good papers use primary sources. 4. Get to the point quickly. 5. Build the paper step by step on evidence. 6. Document all sources. 7. Historical essays are written dispassionately, from the perspective of a detached, objective observer. 8. A good paper includes original thoughts of the author. 9. An honest argument takes contrary evidence into account. 10. Use Standard English and observe the common conventions of writing. 11. First and last paragraphs should mirror each other. B. Argument 1. State your argument quickly and concisely, as early as possible in the paper. 2. When making an assertion, provide examples as evidence. 3. Give fair treatment to points of view different from your own. 4. Admit weaknesses in your own argument or acknowledge facts that potential opponents might use to dispute your findings. 5. Avoid too much detail, otherwise your argument might become submerged. C. Critical Use of Sources 1. Identify crucial information to answer the following questions:
Tips And Guidelines For Term Papers In Historysource Richard
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