Writing History by William K Storey

Writing History by William K Storey

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This text provides the undergraduate student of history with tips and advice on the ways professional historians write. Beginning with how historians find topics and research them, the book should sharpen such skills as interpreting source materials and drawing inferences.

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Writing History by William K Storey

This text provides the undergraduate student of history with tips and advice on the ways professional historians write. Beginning with how historians find topics and research them, the book should sharpen such skills as interpreting source materials, drawing inferences from sources, and constructing arguments. The three closing chapters contain practical suggestions for writing effective sentences, using precise wording, and revising.
William Kelleher Storey is professor of history at Millsaps College. His books include Guns, Race, and Power in Colonial South Africa and Writing History: A Guide for Students.
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ISBN 13 9780195122206
ISBN 10 0195122208
Title Writing History
Author William K Storey
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Year published 1998-11-12
Number of pages 128
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