Introduction -- From Manuscript to Edition -- Primary Source Basics and Two Documents of Practice -- Narrative Sources and Cognate Sources -- Literary Sources and Treatises -- Material Evidence and Comparing Sources -- Historians Presenting Original Research: Monographs and Articles -- Textbooks, Popular History, and Secondary Sources Online -- Counting: Primary Sources and Secondary Sources -- What Is in It for You?
Summary:
"History students read a lot. They read primary sources. They read specialized articles and monographs. They sometimes read popular histories. And they read textbooks. Yet students are beginners, and as beginners they need to learn the differences among various kinds of readings--their natures, their challenges, and the unique expectations one needs to bring to each of them. Reading History is a practical guide to help students read better. Uniquely designed with the author's engaging explanations in the margins, the book describes primary sources across various genres, including documents of practice, treatises, and literary works, as well as secondary sources such as textbooks, articles, and monographs. An appendix contains tips and questions for reading primary or secondary sources. Full of practical advice and hands-on training that will allow students to be successful, Reading History also helps cultivate a wider appreciation for the discipline of history."-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.