Before you begin this next lesson, I need to clarify its purpose towards this course.
Most of the content in this lesson is based solely off my own experiences. I imagine that it is surely applicable to others as well, but I do not wish to proclaim my research background will represent everybody. Afterall, I am still only an undergraduate student. I only wish to share what I can and I sincerely hope that whoever follows this course will find it at least somewhat helpful.
The next few pages will address MY research process specifically (even when not indicated). Overall, I will use this module to explain why archival research is rewarding for historians, and what impact unexpected findings can have on your research: good and bad.
Thank you! - Zach