Writing History Essays

A Student's Guide

Ian Mabbett (Monash University, Clayton, Australia)

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Bloomsbury Academic
27 May 2016

Writing & editing guides; History: theory & methods

Series: Bloomsbury Study Skills

To write history successfully, it is essential to understand the nuts and bolts of technique as well as the underlying principles which govern the whole process. Writing History Essays takes you step by step through the process of writing an assignment, breaking it down into a series of manageable tasks, including:

- Selecting sources - Reading critically - Taking notes - Planning and drafting your essay - Referencing correctly and avoiding plagiarism.

This book also takes you beyond the essay, with practical advice on writing book reviews, reports and dissertations, as well as guidance on sitting examinations. This new edition includes reflective questions at the end of each chapter and discussion of visual and web-based sources, making it an indispensable guide for history students.

By: Ian Mabbett (Monash University Clayton Australia)
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 249g
ISBN: 9781137543660
ISBN 10: 1137543663
Series: Bloomsbury Study Skills
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 27 May 2016
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Author's Note 1. A History Essay is History 2. A History Essay is More than Just History 3. The History Essay as a Process 4. Knowing Your Sources 5. Using Online Sources 6. Reading Critically 7. Taking Notes 8. Explanation, Judgement and Historical Imagination 9. Planning 10. Writing and Independent Thought 11. Writing and Organizing Your Essay 12. Citing the Sources 13. The Importance of Good English Expression 14. Revision and Correction 15. Beyond the History Essay 16. From Essay to Thesis Appendix: A Note on Historiography References Glossary Index.

Ian Mabbett is an Adjunct Research Fellow at Monash University, Australia. He has held visiting positions at the Humanities Research Centre in the Australian National University and at the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, USA. Since 2002, he has been Professor Emeritus of Aichi Bunkyo University, Japan.

Reviews for Writing History Essays: A Student's Guide

'This is a well-organized, jargon-free textbook which helps students engage with history in a personal way and proposes clear guidelines for good academic writing. The new edition, with a special chapter on web-based resources, should be recommended reading for history students at all levels.' - Angela Jianu, University of Warwick, UK