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9781319244415

A Pocket Guide to Writing in History

by Rampolla, Mary Lynn
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  • Edition: 10th
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2020-09-09
  • Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin's

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A Pocket Guide to Writing in History, 10th Edition

ISBN: 9781319244415

A Pocket Guide to Writing in History is the go-to resource for students navigating the complexities of writing assignments in their history courses. This concise and trusted guide has been a staple in undergraduate history education for over a decade, providing students with the essential writing and research skills they need to excel.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in undergraduate history courses. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in improving their writing and research skills within the field of history, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of historical principles.

History and Editions

The 10th edition of A Pocket Guide to Writing in History has been thoroughly updated to include strategies for making useful outlines and organizing papers. This edition ensures that students have the most up-to-date advice and ample instruction for writing a research paper for their history class. The book has been a trusted companion for students since its first edition, with each new edition reflecting the evolving needs of historians and educators.

Author and Other Works

Mary Lynn Rampolla is the author of A Pocket Guide to Writing in History. She is an associate professor of history at Trinity Washington University in Washington, D.C., with a focus on medieval and early modern Europe. Her scholarly work and teaching experience have made her a respected figure in the fields of history and composition.

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#### ISBNs and Formats

  • Print Book: ISBN-13: 9781319244415
  • E-book: ISBN-13: 9781319282257
  • Bound Text: ISBN-10: 1319244416

#### Publication Details

  • Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin's
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Number of Pages: Varies by format (typically around 200 pages)
  • Language: English

#### Other Editions and Formats

  • 9th Edition: Available through various retailers
  • E-book with Mobile-Friendly Features: ISBN-13: 9781319282257
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  • 9781319282257 (E-book)
  • 1319244416 (Bound Text)

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction: Why Study History


1a Asking historical questions


1b Developing historical reading skills



2 Working with Sources


2a Identifying historical sources


2a-1 Primary sources


2a-2 Secondary sources


2a-3 Primary or secondary? The changing status of a source


2a-4 Accessing sources in history


2a-5 Uses of primary and secondary sources


2b Evaluating sources


Tips for Writers: Questions for Evaluating Text-Based Primary Sources


2b-1 Evaluating primary sources


Tips for Writers: Questions for Evaluating Nonwritten Primary Sources


2b-2 Evaluating secondary sources


Tips for Writers: Questions for Evaluating Secondary Sources


2b-3 Evaluating online sources


2b-4 Identifying fake news


Tips for Writers: Questions for Evaluating Websites



3 Writing Short History Assignments


3a Reading actively in history


Tips for Writers: Writing as You Read


3b Writing about reading


3b-1 Summaries


3b-2 Annotated bibliographies


3c Writing about primary sources


3c-1 Single-source analysis


3c-2 Comparative papers


Tips for Writers: Writing a Comparative Essay


3d Writing about secondary sources


3d-1 Critiques and book reviews


3d-2 Comparing secondary sources


3e Writing about film


3f Taking history exams


3f-1 Preparing for an exam


3f-2 Answering identification questions


3f-3 Taking an essay exam



4 Following Conventions of Writing in History


4a Approaching a history assignment


4b Thinking like a historian


4c Developing a thesis


4d Constructing an argument


Tips for Writers: Testing your Thesis


4d-1 Supporting your thesis


4d-2 Responding to counterevidence and anticipating opposing viewpoints


4e Drafting your paper


4e-1 Drafting an introduction


4e-2 Organizing your paper


4e-3 Writing clear and connected paragraphs


4e-4 Writing an effective conclusion


4f Revising for content and organization


Tips for Writers: Revising for Content and Organization


4g Editing for style and grammar


Tips for Writers: Common Grammatical Errors (and How to Avoid Them)


4g-1 Choosing appropriate language


4g-2 Choosing the appropriate tense


4g-3 Using active voice


4g-4 Knowing when to use the pronouns I, me, and you



5 Writing a Research Paper


5a Moving from topic to research question


5a-1 Choosing a topic


5a-2 Focusing on a research question


5b Developing a research plan


5c Conducting research


5c-1 Consulting human resources


5c-2 Using a library’s online catalog


5c-3 Using print and electronic reference sources


5c-4 Locating primary sources


5c-5 Locating secondary sources


5c-6 Finding internet sources


Tips for Writers: Electronic Databases


5c-7 Distinguishing among electronic sources


5d Taking effective research notes


5e Developing a working thesis


5f Making an outline


5g Revising and editing your paper



6 Plagiarism: What It Is and How to Avoid It


6a What is plagiarism?


6b Avoiding plagiarism


6b-1 Citing sources to avoid plagiarism


6b-2 Paraphrasing to avoid plagiarism


Tips for Writers: Avoiding Plagiarism


6b-3 Downloading internet sources carefully to avoid plagiarism


6c Plagiarism and the internet



7 Quoting and Documenting Sources


7a Using quotations


7a-1 When to quote


7a-2 How to quote


7b Documenting sources


7b-1 Footnotes and endnotes


7b-2 Bibliography


7b-3 Documenting nonwritten materials


7c Documentation models


7c-1 Formatting guidelines for footnotes and endnotes


7c-2 Formatting guidelines for bibliographies


7c-3 Models for notes and bibliography entries


7d Sample pages from a student research paper

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