| Description |
viii, 143 pages ; 22 cm |
| Contents |
1. The first-year experience / Seán Lang -- 2. Benchmarks / Mary Abbott -- 3. Sources and resources / Mary Abbott -- 4. Libraries : physical and virtual / Penny King -- 5. Making notes / Mary Abbott -- 6. Classes : preparation and participation / Susan O'Brien ; with A note on group projects / Tony Kirby -- 7. Writing assignments / Mary Abbott -- 8. Examinations / Adrian Gregory -- 9. The dissertation or major project / Tony Kirby -- 10. Employability / Mary Abbott -- 11. Historical terms / Tony Kirby |
| Summary |
History Skills gives frank and practical help to students throughout their university course. Designed as a guide to success, the book supports the development of the critical skills of investigation, analysis and argument to enable students to get the most out of their course |
| Notes |
Includes index |
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Previous ed.: 1996 |
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Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Subject |
History -- Research -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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History -- Research.
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History -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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History -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- United States.
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals.
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| Author |
Abbott, Mary, 1942-
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| LC no. |
2008005593 |
| ISBN |
0415466903 (paperback) |
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0415466911 (hbk.) |
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9780415466905 (paperback) |
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9780415466912 (hbk.) |
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