Essential Skills for Historians: A Practical Guide to Researching the Past

Essential Skills for Historians helps undergraduate students make the transition from general university study to a more in—depth study of history, and to gain the skills and techniques they need to conduct an independent research project or embark on a career as a professional historian.

The book begins with an examination of the historical discipline and its relevance to contemporary culture. It then guides readers through the steps of developing a research project, using two sample proje...