Top 10 Writing and Citing Tips
Per Dr JRN
In History, the thesis alerts the reader as to what will follow without stating a fact or conclusion.
Prohibited sources will result in a D or lower if used, are anything not required or optional and include dictionaries.
Chicago Manuel of Style is the only citation method you will use and are footnotes.
The Bibliography is a list of sources, alphabetically, by last name of the author.
Primary sources include diaries and anything in American Perspectives.
Secondary sources include newspaper articles.
People should never be treated as monolithic entities, are best expressed using their words and deeds, are the culmination of history and will be used in every example.
Quotations should be used sparingly, must be explained and should be used to preserve the original words when paraphrasing will lessen the effect of the original words.
The Conclusion restates your thesis as a statement of fact.
History writing is a unique writing style, begins with a proper thesis and is more analytic than narrative.
Make sure that you have examined everything in the How to Pass Module; are aware of the requirements, standards, and policies of this class, and, are aware of the consequences for failing to adhere to the requirements, standards, and policies of this class.
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