To write history successfully, it is essential to understand the nuts and bolts of technique as well as the basic underlying principles which are too rarely made explicit, but which govern the whole process. I. W. Mabbett carefully analyses these principles, and takes us step-by-step through the stages of the process. He shows how history differs from other disciplines, outlines the methods of historical research and writing, and clearly illustrates their application to writing assignments, essays and dissertations in history.
This practical guide covers all aspects of the essay-writing process, including:
- how to read sources critically
- how to plan and draft your essay
- the purpose of footnotes and referencing
- the problems of inadvertent plagiarism
- the importance of using good English
- beyond the history essay: book reviews, reports and examinations.
Writing History Essays is an indispensable aid for all those studying history and is ideal for beginners. Focusing on the fundamentals, this helpful and informative guide demonstrates that it is through the writing of history essays that we learn the nature of the discipline.
'A fresh, creative, and intelligent discussion of how beginning historians should approach their work.' - Michael Shirley, Eastern Illinois University, USA
'Mabbett outlines the methods of historical research and writing, and clearly illustrates their application to writing assignments, essays and dissertations in History. I would absolutely recommend this book to students and teachers alike.' - Gerry Hughes, University of Wales, UK
Author's Note
A History Essay in History
A History Essay is Academic, is an Essay, is Literature
The History Essay as a Process
Knowing Your Sources
Reading Sources Critically
Explanation and Judgement
Noting What You Read
Planning
Writing and Independent Thought
Drafting Your Essay
Documenting Your Essay
Revision and Correction
Beyond the History Essay
The Importance of Good English Expression
Appendix: A Note on Historiography
References
Glossary
Index
I.W. MABBETT is Reader in History at Monash University, Australia. He has held visiting positions at the Humanities Research Centre (in the Australian National University) and at the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, USA. Since 2002 he has been Professor Emeritus of Aichi Bunkyo University, Nagoya, Japan.
Description
To write history successfully, it is essential to understand the nuts and bolts of technique as well as the basic underlying principles which are too rarely made explicit, but which govern the whole process. I. W. Mabbett carefully analyses these principles, and takes us step-by-step through the stages of the process. He shows how history differs from other disciplines, outlines the methods of historical research and writing, and clearly illustrates their application to writing assignments, essays and dissertations in history.
This practical guide covers all aspects of the essay-writing process, including:
- how to read sources critically
- how to plan and draft your essay
- the purpose of footnotes and referencing
- the problems of inadvertent plagiarism
- the importance of using good English
- beyond the history essay: book reviews, reports and examinations.
Writing History Essays is an indispensable aid for all those studying history and is ideal for beginners. Focusing on the fundamentals, this helpful and informative guide demonstrates that it is through the writing of history essays that we learn the nature of the discipline.
Reviews
'A fresh, creative, and intelligent discussion of how beginning historians should approach their work.' - Michael Shirley, Eastern Illinois University, USA
'Mabbett outlines the methods of historical research and writing, and clearly illustrates their application to writing assignments, essays and dissertations in History. I would absolutely recommend this book to students and teachers alike.' - Gerry Hughes, University of Wales, UK
Contents
Author's Note
A History Essay in History
A History Essay is Academic, is an Essay, is Literature
The History Essay as a Process
Knowing Your Sources
Reading Sources Critically
Explanation and Judgement
Noting What You Read
Planning
Writing and Independent Thought
Drafting Your Essay
Documenting Your Essay
Revision and Correction
Beyond the History Essay
The Importance of Good English Expression
Appendix: A Note on Historiography
References
Glossary
Index
Authors
I.W. MABBETT is Reader in History at Monash University, Australia. He has held visiting positions at the Humanities Research Centre (in the Australian National University) and at the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, USA. Since 2002 he has been Professor Emeritus of Aichi Bunkyo University, Nagoya, Japan.
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