Historical research : a guide / W.H. McDowell.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McDowell, W. H.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

History--Research.

History.

History--Metholology.

Historiography.

Physical Description:

xi, 273 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Longman, 2002.

Summary:

/" "This is a guide to doing historical research which offers invaluable advice and practical support to writers and provides a mass of useful tips and advice on how to research and present historical books or dissertations. */ This practical guide to covers the various stages of a history research project, from the selection of a topic and the organization and interpretation of source material, through to the completion of the written-up record. Whether it is for a dissertation, thesis, article or full-length book, Historical Research" deals with the purpose of research, and the implications, limitations and benefits of different research methods, as well as the effective presentation of the finished result. For anyone writing history books or articles or for students preparing dissertations

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [257]-265) and index.

ISBN:

0582294592

OCLC:

48570453