Designed as a valuable reference for students in any undergraduate history course. A Pocket Guide to Writing in History offers all the advice students need to write effective history papers. The guide introduces students to working with historical sources, conducting research, following the conventions of reading and writing in history, avoiding plagiarism, and quoting and documenting sources based on The Chicago Manual of Style guidelines. New "Tips for Writers" boxes throughout the book highlight the most important information so students can get quick answers to their questions.
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An essential writing, reading, and research tool for all history students, A Pocket Guide to Writing in History offers a best-selling combination of concise yet comprehensive advice in a portable and accessible format. This quick-reference guide provides a practical introduction to typical history assignments, exercising critical reading skills, evaluating and documenting sources, writing effective history papers, conducting research, and avoiding plagiarism. Building on its time-tested approach, the seventh edition offers expanded, hands-on guidance for writing and researching in the digital age, and additional coverage on working with primary and secondary sources.
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