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Learn to craft the perfect historical research paper with this approachable and practical guide Essaying the Past: How to Read, Write, and Think about History, 4th Edition continues the tradition of excellence established by the previous editions. Equal parts research manual, study guide, and introduction to the study of history, this book teaches readers how to write excellent historical prose with approachable strategies and actionable tips. Noted teacher and writer Jim Cullen has created an invaluable resource for novices and experts in the field of historical study, offering practical insights into determining how questions should be framed, developing strong introduction and topic sentences, choosing evidence, and properly revising your work. Essaying the Past includes six appendices covering the major issues facing students today, including the pitfalls and temptations of plagiarism and the role of the internet. It also contains an annotated case study outlining one student's process of writing an essay and demonstrating the application of the concepts contained within the book. Essaying the Past covers topics including: How to think and read about history and ask the right questions about what you're reading The three components of crafting a compelling argument How to deal with counterarguments and counterevidence How to properly construct a bibliography and insert footnotes How to assess the credibility of online resources Perfect for students taking surveys or courses in methods or historiography, Essaying the Past also belongs on the bookshelf of anyone with even a passing interest in studying, researching, consuming, or writing about history.

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Author:   Jim Cullen (Ethical Culture Fieldston School in New York City)
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Imprint:   Wiley-Blackwell
Edition:   4th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 21.30cm
Weight:   0.318kg
ISBN:  

9781119708391

ISBN 10:   1119708397
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   10 September 2020
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Preface to the Second Edition vii Preface to the Third Edition xi Preface to the Fourth Edition xiii Acknowledgments xvii Introduction to the Student: Why Would You Look at a Book Like This? 1 Part I Thinking and Reading about History 5 1 History: It's about Time 7 2 What's the Story with History? 15 3 The Sources of History 21 4 Good Answers Begin with Good Questions 31 5 Search Engines, Research Ingenuity 37 6 How to Read a Book without Ever Getting to Chapter One 47 Part II Writing about History 61 7 Analysis: The Intersection of Reading and Writing 63 8 Making a Case: An Argument in Three Parts 73 9 Defining Introductions 81 10 Strong Bodies (I): The Work of Topic Sentences 95 11 Strong Bodies (II): Exposition and Evidence 103 12 Strong Bodies (III): Counterargument and Counterevidence 115 13 Surprising Conclusions 123 14 Scaling the Summit: Crystallizing Your Argument 131 15 Writing is Rewriting: The Art of Revision 137 16 Putting It All Together: The Research Essay (A Case Study) 145 Conclusion: The Love of History 165 Appendices A Writing an Essay: Ten Easy Steps in Review 169 B Essay Varieties: DBQs, Reviews, and Comparison Assignments 171 C Let's Give a Hand: Bibliographies and Footnotes 177 D Credit Scams: The Dangers of Plagiarism 187 E Web of Lies? Weighing the Internet 191 F A Glossary of Key Terms 195 G More Reading about Writing 201 Index 203

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JIM CULLEN, PHD, received his doctorate in American Studies from Brown University and is the author of many books and anthologies. His articles and reviews have appeared in prestigious publications, including The Washington Post, USA Today, CNN.com, the Journal of American History, and the American Historical Review. Jim has taught at Harvard University and Sarah Lawrence College and is a member of the faculty at the Greenwich Country Day School in Greenwich, Connecticut.

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