Encourages those researching the past to think creatively about the wide range of methods currently in use, to understand how these methods are used and what historical insights they can provide. This new edition has been expanded to cover not only sources and methods that are well-established in History, such as archival research, but also those that have developed recently, such as the impact of digital history research.

Provides history students with the theoretical background and skills to interpret non-textual sources. Photographs, cartoons, maps, artwork, audio clips, film, places and artifacts are all explored.

Writing History, Fourth Edition covers all aspects of writing about history, including finding and researching topics, interpreting source materials, drawing inferences from sources, and constructing arguments.

The updated fifth edition of "Going to the Sources." Focuses on the basics of historians' craft, introducing students to concepts including refining a topic, selecting sources, and engaging critically with their reading.

Addressing key themes and structures from new areas of inquiry as well as providing fresh treatment of established fields, this Companion marks a significant departure in a genre still shaped by stories that are predominantly Western.

Whether you're starting down the path as a history major, or simply looking for a straightforward and systematic guide to writing a successful paper, you'll find this text to be an indispensable handbook to historical research.

Finding History is a practical and modern guide to research for history projects, helping to sort through the available resources and technology for students, scholars, and librarians. Finding History includes practical, step-by-step instructions for discovering historical evidence using library catalogs, databases, and websites.