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Lesson Review & Quiz
This first module is potentially the most important for understanding the process of historical research. Without understanding the proper methodology, conducting historical research can be very challenging, and the credibility and accuracy of one's research will be questioned (trust me on this one đ ). By following methodology, historians can construct defensible arguments backed by evidence and contextualized within existing historiography. Moreover, it prevents historical misinterpretation by ensuring events are analyzed within their proper context, avoiding anachronisms.
I suggest, if this course is very important to you, recompleting this module over again. To stress the significance of this content, I have included below a short lesson review and a quiz. Do not worry about your score on the quiz, or even taking it if you are already comfortable with this module. Note that this will also be your only quiz for the entirety of the course.
Lesson Review
The Historical Method is the process of researching and writing history.
Historiography is the study of how history has been written.
Steps of the Historical Method
Developing a Research QuestionÂ
Collecting Primary and Secondary Sources
Evaluating and Critiquing Sources
Contextualizing the Evidence
Forming a Historical Interpretation
Writing and Presenting Findings
Topic Selection
A strong topic ensures research feasibility and academic contribution.
A strong research question guides analysis and argument.
Leverage existing knowledge and expertise to refine your research.
Start broad (e.g., Civil Rights Movement, Cold War, Ancient Greece), and narrow down your topic from there.
In other words, do not keep your topic broadâmake it specific.
Ask Yourself: "Why does this topic matter?"
Ensure access to primary and secondary sources.
Use archival materials, government records, newspapers, and scholarly articles.
Aim for a topic that allows for depth and nuanced discussion.
Utilize available sources, refine your question, and ensure a manageable scope.
Quiz Review & Walkthrough
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