academic writing

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.

A guide to writing successful college application essays and other personal narratives, covering each step from beginning the process to revision, and including examples, as well as handouts and transparencies on CD.