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Historiography: The writing of history; especially, the writing of history based on

Historiography: The writing of history; especially, the writing of history based on the critical examination of sources , the selection of particulars from authentic materials , and the synthesis of particulars into a narrative that will stand the test of critical methods.

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Historiography: The writing of history; especially, the writing of history based on

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  1. Historiography: The writing of history; especially, the writing of history based on the critical examination of sources, the selection of particulars from authentic materials, and the synthesis of particulars into a narrative that will stand the test of critical methods. From the Reed College Library Research Handbook

  2. What is history? What is a fact? How do we know something is true?

  3. John Hart 1711-1779 Representing New Jersey at the Continental Congress

  4. “…Two or more sources are better than one. In assessing information from unnamed sources, weigh the source’s track record, position and motive. Use your common sense. If it sounds wrong, check further.”

  5. History is a guide to navigation in perilous times. History is who we are and why we are the way we are.” –David McCullough “People will not look forward to posterity who never look backward to their ancestors.” --Edmund Burke “Anybody can make history; only a great man can write it.” –Oscar Wilde    

  6. Bucks County Library Local History Resources http://www.buckslib.org/ The Spruance Library of the Bucks County Historical Society at the Mercer Museum http://www.mercermuseum.org/library_collections.htm#

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