A Practical Guide To Studying History

Author : Tracey Loughran
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2017-01-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472530097

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A Practical Guide to Studying History by Tracey Loughran Pdf

*** PROSE Award Winner (2018) in the Textbook/Humanities Category *** A Practical Guide to Studying History is the perfect guide for students embarking on degree-level study. The book: - introduces students to the concepts of historical objectivity, frameworks and debate - explains the differences in aims, methods and audiences for different types of history - explores the relationship between the skills developed during a history undergraduate degree and the practice of professional history - helps students develop the practical skills required to read historical writing critically, write good essays, and participate in historical debates - includes study questions, further reading lists, text boxes, maps and illustrations The book incorporates case studies taken from a range of regions and periods, reflecting the varied nature of historical study at university, and helps students to understand history, and to practice it successfully: it is an indispensable guide to studying history.

Author : Faye Sayer
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2015-02-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472506498

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Public History by Faye Sayer Pdf

Public History: A Practical Guide explores history in the public sphere and examines the variety of skills that historians require in the practice of public history. It discusses how through various mediums of interpretation and presentation a range of actors, which include museums, archives, government agencies, community history societies and the media and digital media, make history accessible to a wider audience. It provides the reader with an overview of the wider-world application and communication of history beyond the classroom through core case studies for each sector that include ideas for best practice 'in the field'. This book offers an accessible and engaging synopsis of a topic that has not previously been covered. By focusing on an area of study that has changed substantially in the last decade, Public History: A Practical Guide presents a comprehensive outline of the practice of 'public history', and provides ideas for future methodological approaches as well as a reference point for planning professional development in order to gain future employment in these sectors. In the current economic climate, students need to understand the potential use of history beyond university; this book contains the tools and advice needed for them to get one step ahead in terms of knowledge, skills and experience.

Author : J. Laurence Hare,Jack Wells,Bruce E. Baker
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781350005433

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Essential Skills for Historians by J. Laurence Hare,Jack Wells,Bruce E. Baker Pdf

Essential Skills for Historians helps undergraduate students make the transition from general university study to a more in-depth study of history, and to gain the skills and techniques they need to conduct an independent research project or embark on a career as a professional historian. The book begins with an examination of the historical discipline and its relevance to contemporary culture. It then guides readers through the steps of developing a research project, using two sample projects that illustrate the connections between core proficiencies such as critical thinking and effective time management, and professional proficiencies such as source criticism and historical interpretation. By following these source projects as they develop, the book also highlights the importance of sound historical practice and a critical understanding of the past in contemporary society. Finally, the book discusses the outcomes of historical research and reveals the wide array of possibilities for careers built upon the skills gained from studying history. Covering key topics such as research strategies, reading sources, effective writing and professional ethics – and with useful features such as glossaries, guidelines for student projects, hands-on exercises, further reading and a companion website containing extra resources – Essential Skills for Historians equips aspiring historians with everything they need to succeed whilst also demonstrating the value of history in the wider world.

Author : Sarah Werner
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2019-02-26
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781119049975

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Studying Early Printed Books, 1450-1800 by Sarah Werner Pdf

A comprehensive resource to understanding the hand-press printing of early books Studying Early Printed Books, 1450 - 1800 offers a guide to the fascinating process of how books were printed in the first centuries of the press and shows how the mechanics of making books shapes how we read and understand them. The author offers an insightful overview of how books were made in the hand-press period and then includes an in-depth review of the specific aspects of the printing process. She addresses questions such as: How was paper made? What were different book formats? How did the press work? In addition, the text is filled with illustrative examples that demonstrate how understanding the early processes can be helpful to today’s researchers. Studying Early Printed Books shows the connections between the material form of a book (what it looks like and how it was made), how a book conveys its meaning and how it is used by readers. The author helps readers navigate books by explaining how to tell which parts of a book are the result of early printing practices and which are a result of later changes. The text also offers guidance on: how to approach a book; how to read a catalog record; the difference between using digital facsimiles and books in-hand. This important guide: Reveals how books were made with the advent of the printing press and how they are understood today Offers information on how to use digital reproductions of early printed books as well as how to work in a rare books library Contains a useful glossary and a detailed list of recommended readings Includes a companion website for further research Written for students of book history, materiality of text and history of information, Studying Early Printed Books explores the many aspects of the early printing process of books and explains how their form is understood today.

Author : Michael J. Salevouris
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9781118745342

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The Methods and Skills of History by Michael J. Salevouris Pdf

Widely acclaimed for its accessibility and engaging approach to the subject, the fourth edition of The Methods and Skills of History combines theory and instruction with hands-on practice, making it a comprehensive guide to historical research and writing. Combines theory with hands-on practice in its introduction to historical methods Includes a series of field-tested exercises designed to make the research and writing of history more meaningful and accessible to readers Features expanded coverage of writing history and up-to-date coverage of online research Designed to strengthen students’ critical thinking and communication skills

Author : Conal Furay,Michael J. Salevouris
Publisher : Harlan Davidson
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105123004009

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The Methods and Skills of History by Conal Furay,Michael J. Salevouris Pdf

Author : Jeremy Black,Donald MacRaild
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2017-03-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781350310292

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Studying History by Jeremy Black,Donald MacRaild Pdf

This best-selling guide will help you get to grips with the larger themes and issues behind historical study, while also showing you how to formulate your own ideas in a clear, analytical style. Fully updated throughout, further advice on using web-based sources and avoiding plagiarism will equip you with the tools you need to succeed on your course.

Author : Michael Burger
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2022-01-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781487532383

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Reading History by Michael Burger Pdf

History students read a lot. They read primary sources. They read specialized articles and monographs. They sometimes read popular histories. And they read textbooks. Yet students are beginners, and as beginners they need to learn the differences among various kinds of readings – their natures, their challenges, and the unique expectations one needs to bring to each of them. Reading History is a practical guide to help students read better. Uniquely designed with the author’s engaging explanations in the margins, the book describes primary sources across various genres, including documents of practice, treatises, and literary works, as well as secondary sources such as textbooks, articles, and monographs. An appendix contains tips and questions for reading primary or secondary sources. Full of practical advice and hands-on training that allows students to be successful, Reading History will cultivate a wider appreciation for the discipline of history.

Author : Martin Polley
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2006-11-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9781350307810

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Sports History by Martin Polley Pdf

Why should we study the history of sport? What primary sources do sports historians use? How can you make your own sports history work more sophisticated and professional? If you are studying sport or history, and are looking for a deeper appreciation of the ideas and methods involved in the historical study of sport, then this book is essential reading. Through themed chapters, Martin Polley explores: - The nature of sports history. - The importance of the past in contemporary sport. - The types of primary evidence that sports historians use. With numerous practical exercises designed to bring sports history to life, a glossary and extensive guidance to further resources, this indispensable book will enhance your understanding and enjoyment of sports history.

Author : Faye Sayer
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2019-01-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9781350051300

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Public History by Faye Sayer Pdf

The 2nd edition of Public History: A Practical Guide provides a fresh examination of history as practiced in its various worldly guises and contexts. It analyses the many skills that historians require in the practice of public history and looks at how a range of actors, including museums, archives, government agencies, community history societies and the media/digital media, make history accessible to a wider audience in a variety of ways. Faye Sayer's exciting new edition includes: * Brand new chapters on 'Restoration and Preservation' and history and the working world * Substantial additions covering the growing fields of digital history and history in politics * More images, figures and international case studies from the US, Australia, the UK, Europe and Asia * 'Personal Reflection' sections from a range of industry experts from around the world * Historiographical updates and significant revisions throughout the text * Expanded online 'Public History Toolkit' resource, with a range of new features Public History: A Practical Guide delivers a comprehensive outline of this increasingly prevalent area of the discipline, offering a distinctly global approach that is both accessible and engaging in equal measure. Finally, it explores future methodological possibilities and can be used as a reference point for professional development planning in the sectors discussed. This is the essential overview for any student wanting to know what history means beyond the classroom.

Author : Tory Young
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2008-05-22
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781139472203

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Studying English Literature by Tory Young Pdf

Studying English Literature is a unique guide for undergraduates beginning to study the discipline of literature and those who are thinking of doing so. Unlike books that provide a survey of literary history or non-subject specific manuals that offer rigid guidelines on how to write essays, Studying English Literature invites students to engage with the subject's history and theory whilst at the same time offering information about reading, researching and writing about literature within the context of a university. The book is practical yet not patronizing: for example, whilst the discussion of plagiarism provides clear guidelines on how not to commit this offence, it also considers the difficulties students experience finding their own 'voice' when writing and provokes reflection on the value of originality and the concepts of adaptation, appropriation and intertextuality in literature. Above all, the book prizes the idea of argument rather than insisting upon formulaic essay plans, and gives many ways of finding something to say as you read and when you write, in chapters on Reading, Argument, Essays, Sentences and References.

Author : Marcus Collins,Peter N. Stearns
Publisher : London Publishing Partnership
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2020-05-27
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781913019051

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Why Study History? by Marcus Collins,Peter N. Stearns Pdf

Considering studying history at university? Wondering whether a history degree will get you a good job, and what you might earn? Want to know what it’s actually like to study history at degree level? This book tells you what you need to know. Studying any subject at degree level is an investment in the future that involves significant cost. Now more than ever, students and their parents need to weigh up the potential benefits of university courses. That’s where the Why Study series comes in. This series of books, aimed at students, parents and teachers, explains in practical terms the range and scope of an academic subject at university level and where it can lead in terms of careers or further study. Each book sets out to enthuse the reader about its subject and answer the crucial questions that a college prospectus does not.

Author : Deirdre Beddoe
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317883647

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Discovering Women's History by Deirdre Beddoe Pdf

The highly practical guide introduces the reader to the main areas of British women's history: education, work, family life, sexuality and politics. After an introduction to each topic detailed commentary is provided on a range of primary source material together with advice on further reading. For the new edition the author has written a brand new chapter on how to choose a dissertation subject and the pitfalls to avoid.

Author : M.J. Lewis,Roger Lloyd-Jones
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2005-11-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134850549

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Using Computers in History by M.J. Lewis,Roger Lloyd-Jones Pdf

A very practical and accessible guide Based on a highly regarded course the authors have been running for several years Extensive exercises for students to work through Will be the text book on many courses

Author : Cherstin M. Lyon,Elizabeth M. Nix,Rebecca K. Shrum
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2017-03-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781442272231

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Introduction to Public History by Cherstin M. Lyon,Elizabeth M. Nix,Rebecca K. Shrum Pdf

Introduction to Public History: Interpreting the Past, Engaging Audiences is a brief foundational textbook for public history. It is organized around the questions and ethical dilemmas that drive public history in a variety of settings, from local community-based projects to international case studies. This book is designed for use in undergraduate and graduate classrooms with future public historians, teachers, and consumers of history in mind. The authors are practicing public historians who teach history and public history to a mix of undergraduate and graduate students at universities across the United States and in international contexts. This book is based on original research and the authors’ first-hand experiences, offering a fresh perspective on the dynamic field of public history based on a decade of consultation with public history educators about what they needed in an introductory textbook. Each chapter introduces a concept or common practice to students, highlighting key terms for student review and for instructor assessment of student learning. The body of each chapter introduces theories, and basic conceptual building blocks intermixed with case studies to illustrate these points. Footnotes credit sources but also serve as breadcrumbs for instructors who might like to assign more in-depth reading for more advanced students or for the purposes of lecture development. Each chapter ends with suggestions for activities that the authors have tried with their own students and suggested readings, books, and websites that can deepen student exposure to the topic.