HIST 112 - Historical Writing And Research

Credit(s): 3
The primary purpose of this course is to conduct research and write an argumentative university-level paper. Students will learn to evaluate multiple types of primary and secondary historical sources. Attention will also be paid to digital sources, oral histories, material culture, and film. Students focus on thesis development, source selection and analysis, organization, and proper documentation and formatting of a formal research paper. A brief introduction to historiography will be provided as well as discussion of the purpose of history and potential careers in the field.

Course Level: Undergraduate