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Writing a Historical Essay for HIST 201. Getting Started. 1. A good research question for HIST 201:. A. is based on a broad topic so that I am sure to find thousands of sources. B. is based on a topic my instructor knows nothing about so that it is more difficult to question my sources.

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  1. Writing a Historical Essay for HIST 201 Getting Started

  2. 1. A good research question for HIST 201: A. is based on a broad topic so that I am sure to find thousands of sources. B. is based on a topic my instructor knows nothing about so that it is more difficult to question my sources. C. is narrowly focused on a that will fit the confines of a one-semester research paper.

  3. 1. A good research question for HIST 201: A. is based on a broad topic so that I am sure to find thousands of sources. B. is based on a topic my instructor knows nothing about so that it is more difficult to question my sources. C. is narrowly focused on a topic that will fit the confines of a one-semester research paper.

  4. A good historical essay: • must make a controversial argument. • Includes a clear thesis (viewpoint) upfront that sets the scene and direction of the essay. • draws in the reader by holding back the major argument until the end. • both A and C.

  5. A good historical essay: • must make a controversial argument. • includes a clear thesis (viewpoint, argument) upfront that sets the scene and direction of the essay. • draws in the reader by holding back the major argument until the end. • both A and C.

  6. 3. A good historical essay: A. includes evidence and shows readers where to find it. B. carefully cites evidence in footnotes or endnotes and a bibliography using standardized Chicago Manual of Style formats (also see Kate Turabian). C. only needs to include citations (footnotes or endnotes) for direct quotations. D. Both A and B

  7. 3. A good historical essay: A. includes evidence and shows readers where to find it. B. carefully cites evidence in footnotes or endnotes and a bibliography using standardized Chicago Manual of Style formats (also see Kate Turabian). C. only needs to include citations (footnotes or endnotes) for direct quotations. D. Both A and B

  8. 4. A good historical essay: • is highly opinionated and ignores the writings of others. • includes a fresh perspective and acknowledges the writings of others. • must break new ground and be original in content and evidence. • must be an interpretation (conclusion) mirroring the work of earlierhistorians.

  9. 4. A good historical essay: • is highly opinionated and ignores the writings of others. • includes a fresh perspective and acknowledges the writings of others. • must be an interpretation (conclusion) mirroring the work of earlier historians. • must include interpretations that are the same as other historians.

  10. 5. A good historical essay: • uses everyday language and good grammar. • uses sophisticated language that gives the author authority. • uses lots of foreign words so that the reader is impressed with the author’s intellect. • withholds information from the audience as a means of gaining authority as an expert.

  11. 5. A good historical essay: • uses everyday language and good grammar. • uses sophisticated language that gives the author authority. • uses lots of foreign words so that the reader is impressed with the author’s intellect. withholds information from the audience as a means of gaining authority as an expert.

  12. 6. The audience for your HIST 201 essay is: • your instructors • undergraduate history majors • both A & B

  13. 6. The audience for your HIST 201 essay is: • your instructors • undergraduate history majors • both A & B

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