Becoming a Historian

Authors

Penelope J. Corfield
Tim Hitchcock

Synopsis

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.

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Published

May 18, 2022

Details about the available publication format: Paperback

Paperback

ISBN-13 (15)

9781914477157

Date of first publication (11)

2022-05-18
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Physical Dimensions

Details about the available publication format: PDF

PDF

ISBN-13 (15)

9781914477164

Date of first publication (11)

2022-05-18
Hijri Calendar

doi

10.14296/202205.9781914477164