How to Study History

Download or read book How to Study History written by Norman F. Cantor and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "How to history introduces undergraduates to all aspects of history from the introductory to the advanced level. The volume is intended primarily for students in basic survey courses, but it will prove invaluable for history majors, potential graduate students, or anyone enrolled in a history course. Here, for the first time is a book that will serve as a practical guide to the nature and requirements of the discipline. Included is sound advice on the use of primary and secondary sources; the uses of the library and the taking of notes for research; the writing of examinations, book reviews, essays, and papers; the use of good English and style in historical writing; and the preparation of an undergraduate history program". - Publisher.