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Author Corfield, Penelope J., 1944-

Title Becoming a historian: an informal guide. / Penelope J. Corfield & Tim Hitchcock
Published London : University of London Press, 2022

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Description 1 online resource (xii, 204 pages)
Series IHR shorts
IHR shorts
Summary Writing history is an art and a craft. This handbook supports research students and independent scholars by showing how the historical profession works and how to participate in its vibrant community of scholars. It outlines techniques to help design large-scale research projects, demonstrates the difference between quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and provides advice on bringing projects to a positive conclusion. This friendly guide is frank about the pains and pleasures of sticking with a long-term project, and explains how to present original research to wider audiences, including the appropriate use of social media, the art of public lecturing and strategies for publication.Written by esteemed historians Penelope J. Corfield and Tim Hitchcock, Becoming a Historian debunks the myths and demystifies the systems that can make the world of research feel intimidating, and offers step-by-step advice on participating in the historical community
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
In Books at JSTOR: Open Access JSTOR
Humanities Digital Library Humanities Digital Library
Subject History -- Vocational guidance
History -- Vocational guidance.
Form Electronic book
Author Hitchcock, Tim
ISBN 9781914477164
1914477162