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Going to the Sources

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Going to the SourcesDiscover the ultimate resource for your historical research needs with *Going to the Sources: A Guide to Historical Research and Writing*. This newly updated sixth edition, published by John Wiley & Sons Inc in 2017, provides essential guidance for students, educators, and researchers alike. With 176 comprehensive pages, this bestselling guide has been a foundational text for nearly three decades, helping generations of students effectively tackle

Discover the ultimate resource for your historical research needs with *Going to the Sources: A Guide to Historical Research and Writing*. This newly updated sixth edition, published by John Wiley & Sons Inc in 2017, provides essential guidance for students, educators, and researchers alike. With 176 comprehensive pages, this bestselling guide has been a foundational text for nearly three decades, helping generations of students effectively tackle their first research papers.

This edition addresses the evolving landscape of historical research, presenting valuable insights into the identification and evaluation of both primary and secondary sources. Offering practical tools, the guide includes a new section dedicated to understanding how authors can effectively engage with diverse audiences, from niche scholars to mainstream readers, ensuring your work reaches its intended demographic.

Additionally, you'll find a user-friendly style guide for proper citation, including footnotes, endnotes, and bibliographies—crucial for upholding academic integrity in your writing. Whether you're an Advanced Placement high school student or an undergraduate pursuing a history degree, *Going to the Sources* provides the thoughtful, down-to-earth advice you need to succeed. Embrace the art of historical writing with this indispensable tool that every history enthusiast should have on their shelf.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.


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ISBN: 9781119262749
Year: 2017
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 176


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It’s been almost 30 years since the first edition of Going to the Sources: A Guide to Historical Research and Writing was first published. Newly revised and updated, the sixth edition of this bestselling guide helps students at all levels meet the challenge of writing their first (or their first “real”) research paper. 


Presenting various schools of thought, this useful tool explores the dynamic, nature, and professional history of research papers, and shows readers how to identify, find, and evaluate both primary and secondary sources for their own writing assignments.


This new edition addresses the shifting nature of historical study over the last twenty years. Going to the Sources: A Guide to Historical Research and Writing includes:


A new section analyzing attempts by authors of historical works to identify and cultivate the appropriate public for their writings, from scholars appealing to a small circle of fellow specialists, to popular authors seeking mass readership

A handy style guide for creating footnotes, endnotes, bibliographical entries, as well as a list of commonly used abbreviations



Advanced Placement high school and undergraduate college students taking history courses at every level will benefit from the engaging, thoughtful, and down-to-earth advice within this hands-on guide.
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