Researching and Writing in History: A Practical Handbook for Students

Much agony over writing research papers originates in the failure of the academic system to teach students how to use the library and how to write formally structured English. This handbook is intended to aid the student in learning these skills. It provides a step-by-step guide to preparation of a research paper, from selecting a working topic to editing the final draft.

McCoy attempts to develop the student's self-confidence, believing much writer's paralysis and graduate school attrition...