academic writing

A guide to writing research papers, theses, and dissertations that addresses planning, finding and using sources, drafting, including tables and figures, revisions, citation practices, spelling, and the correct use of punctuation, names, terms, titles of works, numbers, abbreviations, and quotations. Includes format and submission requirements.

A guide to all aspects of writing history focusing on crafting a proposal, separating primary sources from secondary works, selecting major source materials, summarizing faithfully, and building an argument. Also includes information on narrative techniques, choosing an exact vocabulary, and revising and editing.

Explains how to think and write like a historian for students of history. Covers brief essays and longer papers and discusses the writing process from research to improving writing style.