21. Internet Research Resources For Historical Writers *Writers Write -- The IWJ* Internet research Resources for historical Writers by Greg Knollenberg March 1999. The Internet writing Journal(R). http://www.writerswrite.com/journal/mar99/gak13.htm

Mar., 1999 Index Interviews: Neil Gaiman Dianne Day Articles: Be Your Own EditorPart III Getting Into Print: What Length Sells Best? Internet Research Resources for Historical Writers Features: Book Reviews Upcoming Events Calendar Reader Mail Return to This Issue's Index ... Subscribe Internet Research Resources for Historical Writers By Greg Knollenberg There is no question that the Web contains more information on current news and events than any other medium. It also contains a large and growing amount of historical reference material. This material covers everything from archaeology to modern American history. As with most online research, the key to historical research on the Internet is knowing where and how to search. Writers and researchers need to take special care with historical reference information to ensure that historical dates, facts and figures are accurate. Keep a core list of sites at your disposal through bookmarks that you trust so you can check or validate any information you find. In addition to facts and figures, historical websites can also be a source for detailed information about the living conditions and lifestyles in a given time period. This article will guide you to some of the best general historical resources and sites from which you can find more historical resources on your own. Finding Historical Resources The most common method for finding historical information is to use a search engine or directory. For information on using search engines, be sure to read "

22. Research Resources For Writers A directory of categorized research resources for writers including original articles.Category Arts Writers Resources research...... and Maps Government Websites Health historical research Law Libraries Site Indexresearch Section The Write News Write ® The Internet writing Journal ® The http://www.writerswrite.com/reference/

Click here to return to the research section homepage. Research Resources for Writers Baby Names Careers Crime and Forensics Dictionaries ... Technology Site Index Research Section The Write News TM Writers Write ... www.writerswrite.com

23. Novelists Discuss Historical Research In Fiction Writing Novelists discuss historical research in fiction writing. By MATTHEWHENRY AvalancheJournal. Novelists had some surprising news Thursday http://www.lubbockonline.com/news/040497/novelist.htm

Novelists discuss historical research in fiction writing By MATTHEW HENRY Avalanche-Journal Novelists had some surprising news Thursday for students tired of endless hours of research who want to start writing. Research is the fun part, they said. ''The biggest hazard of research is finding a quitting place,'' said Elmer Kelton, who's written 40 Western books. ''It's fun to research,'' agreed Jeanne Williams, the winner of four awards for her Western novels. ''You can go on researching forever and never get to your book.''vtna Kelton, Williams and Preston Lewis, Texas Tech's director of Library Development and External Relations and president of Western Writers of America, led a symposium on historical research in fiction Thursday morning. The event was part of a week of events celebrating Texas Tech's new Southwest Collections/Special Collections Library. Lewis said he rushes through writing his books as quickly as possible.letnn Because he considers himself a better editor than writer, he frequently chops out 40 percent of his manuscript during revisions. The novelists said they have a variety of ways of conducting their research.

24. SWGC - Historical Studies: Research And Writing Information Style Guides There are all sorts of writing and research pages devoted to a broadrange of historical periods and If you are doing a research page in History http://www.swgc.mun.ca/histstd/research.html

Historical Studies at Grenfell Contact Historical Studies Courses First Year Students ... Back to Historical Studies Research and Writing Information A student's guide to writing essays in history This guide provides students with direction on the basic ingredients of a research essay. Explanations are provided for such things as "thesis", "footnotes", the use of quotations, the function of an introduction, and so on. Writing papers of literary analysis This guide is provided at the Western Michigan University web page. It is really designed for English students rather than for History students. Still, the basic principles of good writing and analysis cross disciplinary boundaries, and students may find the advice here useful. - Writing book reviews - MUN grading scheme - Independent research project (HSTD 4950) guidelines Style Guides There are all sorts of writing and research resources "out there', both on-line and in print. This link will take you to a list of the most reliable and most widely available ones. Citing internet and electronic sources This link will take you to a we page maintained by the Research Library at the University of California (Los Angeles). It provides an excellent list of links, all offering advice on how to cite Internet sources. Even better, it provides a very useful yet brief discussion offering "Basic Advice on Citing Internet Sources".

25. Software For Historical Research And Writing Software for historical research and writing by Rick Brainard. Weare going to take a short break from the American Revolution and http://patriot.history1700s.com/article70.shtml

26. CSU Dominguez Hills Library -- Subject Research Guides -- Historical Research & SUBJECT GUIDE historical research writing I. Critical Thinking.A. Need to check background/reputation of author. B. Encyclopedias http://library.csudh.edu/subjectguides/historicalresearch.htm

SUBJECT GUIDE I. Critical Thinking A. Need to check background/reputation of author. B. Encyclopedias and Biographical Directories can be a good source of information about an author C. Need to check background/reputation of the Publisher (if a book) or the journal (if an article). How objective is the information? D. William Katz's Magazines for Libraries is an excellent source of information about a particular journal's viewpoint. E. Check out Book Reviews F. Cross-check your information II. When to use Books and when to use Journals A. Books: broad overview or introduction to a subject B. Journal articles: most current source of information; narrower, more specific aspects of a topic; research findings. III. Call Number Ranges for History D History: General and Old World E-F History: Western Hemisphere IV. Use OPAC for Books A. Contains records for all books held by CSUDH B. Be sure to use correct term when searching for subjects in OPAC. Refer to Library of Congress Subject Headings for correct terminology V. Sample Reference Books

27. Historical Novelist/Poet Peggy Ullman Bell Offers Advice On Research And Writing You can do on site research in your head time to smell the roses is doubly true forhistorical novelists In fact, I'm writing my column early this month because http://www.peggyullmanbell.com/writing_advice.htm

Home Poet/Author Historical Novelist Peggy Ullman Bells Reads from her poetry and prose Women at Gettysburg Fixin' Things Chapter One- FIXIN' THINGS ... Reader's Group Guides [ Thoughts on Research and Writing ] Poetry for Lovers Poetry for Writers 2002 Book Tour My Favorite Links ... Privacy Statement Researching and Writing Historical Fiction TRIBUTE TO LIBRARIANS DELETE LIFE INTO YOUR PROSE ON SITE RESEARCH "Excellence is the result of caring more than others think wise, risking more than others think safe, dreaming more than others think practical and expecting more than others think possible." Peggy Ullman Bell, ©1999 PRETZEL PLOTTING BE POLITICALLY INCORRECT I NEED A WIFE A TRIBUTE TO LIBRARIANS Previously, I wrote about the ethics of attempting to write historical fiction using shoddy research and I could almost hear some of you saying, "That's easy for her to say. She probably lives within walking distance of some huge library."  Right?  Wrong. The bulk of my research was done when I lived 9 miles from the nearest town and 11 miles from the nearest library, when Bill Gates was still in diapers. And I have never had a driver's license. What I did have was an enthusiastic librarian who taught me about the wonders of Inter-Library Loan. Through ILL, one can get just about any book from nearly anywhere, and sometimes half the fun is seeing where the books come from. I once borrowed a book on Feminist Witchcraft from a library in Yazoo, Mississippi.  Who'd a thunk it?

28. Nursing History Research Awards Lavinia L. Dock Awards for Exemplary historical research and writing. TeresaE. Christy Award for Exemplary historical research and writing. http://www.aahn.org/awards.html

Awards The American Association for the History of Nursing (AAHN) offers five awards, each presented annually at the Fall Nursing History Conference. Two of these awards are designed for doctoral students: the Competitive Student Research Award is designed to underwrite the cost of a dissertation, and the Teresa E. Christy Award is to recognize the excellence of historical research and writing done while the researcher was in a doctoral student status. The Cadet Nurse Corps Award recognizes excellence of historical research and writing done while in a masters program. The Lavinia L. Dock Awards recognize outstanding research and writing produced by an experienced scholar in nursing history who submits, most often, a post-doctoral research manuscript, article or book. And the Society for Nursing History Award is given for post-doctoral work. List of Prior AAHN Award Recipients Supporting the AAHN Awards Program You are encouraged to support the AAHN Awards program by purchasing items from the virtual gift shop , donating or buying items at the annual auction or by sending checks payable to "AAHN Awards" to:

29. The Writing Of A Historical Essay Or Research Paper Adapted from. http//www2.truman.edu/~marc/resources/guide.html. TheWriting of a historical Essay or research Paper. Whether you are http://www.majbill.vt.edu/history/arnold/guide.htm

Adapted from http://www2.truman.edu/~marc/resources/guide.html The Writing of a Historical Essay or Research Paper Whether you are writing an in-class essay exam or a 20-page research paper, there are some basic guidelines which you should keep in mind. The first part of this handout gives general information which is relevant to the writing of any historical essay. The second part gives tips which you should utilize in writing take-home essays, exams, and research papers. Writing an Essay An essay is not simply a list of facts. You must organize the facts into themes which support a central argument or thesis. This thesis should be introduced in the beginning of the paper and developed throughout the paper one step at a time. The stronger your thesis, the easier it will be for you to develop a strong argument. Use an outline to organize your thoughts in a clear, coherent and logical manner and to guide you in writing the essay. Organizationally, the essay has three main parts: Introduction . Use the introduction to state your thesis, outline the main points you will make in the essay, and describe the conclusions which you will draw in the essay. History essays are not mystery papers; the reader should know from the beginning what your conclusions are. Use the introduction to draw the reader into the essay. Often it is easier to write your introduction

30. FAQs About A Career In History and writing family and community histories. Preservation and Restoration, includingsite research, rehabilitation, historical conservation, and legal research. http://www.ncsu.edu/chass/history/hifaqs.html

Just the FAQs WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A DEGREE IN HISTORY? This is a general guide to possible career paths for holders of history degrees. If you want more information on one of these options, ask your local History professor! Or go to the Library and see Barbara J. Howe's Careers for Students of History (American Historical Association, 1989). Note that some of these jobs will require an advanced degree (M.A. or Ph.D.). Going on to graduate school studies for the M.A. or Ph.D. Teaching and Education Government Agencies Nonprofit Organizations Small Business ... Corporations TEACHING AND EDUCATION Primary and Secondary Education in History and/or Social Studies, including public and private schools, and school district or state offices of curriculum and instruction. Adult Education Programs, including college-level continuing education programs, corporate training programs, and local service agency programs. Community Colleges, Colleges, and Universities, teaching history, general humanities, or interdisciplinary programs such as African-American Studies, Women's Studies, or Science, Technology, and Society Studies. Advanced degrees are required for almost all of these positions. Government Education Agencies, including local, state, and federal departments of education.

31. The Writing Of A Historical Essay Or Research Paper The writing of a historical Essay or research Paper. Whether you arewriting an inclass essay exam or a 20-page research paper, there http://www2.truman.edu/~marc/resources/guide.html

The Writing of a Historical Essay or Research Paper Whether you are writing an in-class essay exam or a 20-page research paper, there are some basic guidelines which you should keep in mind. The first part of this handout gives general information which is relevant to the writing of any historical essay. The second part gives tips which you should utilize in writing take-home essays, exams, and research papers. Writing an Essay An essay is not simply a list of facts. You must organize the facts into themes which support a central argument or thesis. This thesis should be introduced in the beginning of the paper and developed throughout the paper one step at a time. The stronger your thesis, the easier it will be for you to develop a strong argument. Use an outline to organize your thoughts in a clear, coherent and logical manner and to guide you in writing the essay. Organizationally, the essay has three main parts: Introduction . Use the introduction to state your thesis, outline the main points you will make in the essay, and describe the conclusions which you will draw in the essay. History essays are not mystery papers; the reader should know from the beginning what your conclusions are. Use the introduction to draw the reader into the essay. Often it is easier to write your introduction last , after you clearly know what arguments you develop in the essay.

32. Telementor Project Detail supervision to create a science research project submitted presentation for peers,write an historical fiction piece Course of Study for sixth grade writing. http://www.telementor.org/Telementorsys/public_view/detailProject.cfm?ProjectID=

33. UCSF - School Or Department - Page Course 204A historical research and writing I Introduction to medicalhistoriography. Discussion of different historical approaches http://www.ucsf.edu/dahsm/pages/histcourses.html

Courses offered in the History of Health Sciences Program, Deaprtment of Anthropology, History and Social Medicine. Courses offered in the History of Health Sciences Program For current course offerings, click here. Course 150.01 Issues in American Medical Practice Two-week non-clinical block devoted to reading, library research, discussions and presentations on the historical development of topics considered central to the practice of medicine: character of scientific medicine, role of technology, medical ethics and malpractice, corporate medicine and the physician-patient relationship. Course 170.01 Historical Perspectives in Medicine Course intends to develop a sense of historical perspective and the ability to assess present issues in the light of past experience. Readings and visual aids will focus on the scientific and social aspects of the health sciences. Course 198 Supervised Study Historical research and/or directed reading under supervision of a faculty member with approval of the departmental chairperson.

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36. Linda Morelli's Costume & Historical Research Sites Linda Morelli's Costume historical research sites. overview on how to do researchon the Web Writers' Resources Internet Sources writing Links This is a great http://hometown.aol.com/lbmwriter/romance/Costume-HistoricalLinks.html

If you're just starting to do research on the Internet, here are a few places to begin: Welcome to the Internet Search FAQ This site has a comprehensive overview on how to do research on the Web. Writers' Resources Internet Sources Writing Links This is a great site for beginning your research, and covers just about everything. COSTUME SITES A Tight History of the Corset The title explains it all. Accessories of Dress (Renaissance through modern times) Antique and Vintage Dress Gallery One of my favorite sites. You can view photographs and even buy the dresses. Baroque Clothing Wonderful site featuring information on men's and women's clothing, footwear, accessories, jewellery; and even fabrics, lacework and embroidery. This site has tons of links on virtually every costume/country, and even instructions on how to make them (with diagrams). The Costume Gallery Great site, with links regarding "fashion articles to research," "Portfolio of Costumes," and "Research by Time and Topic." Costume Links This site has some really fun links, everything from Mediaeval and Victorian

37. School Of Historical Studies - Biography And Life Writing - Arts - Monash Univer Monash University, Monash Info, Monash News Events, Monash Campuses and Faculties.Faculty of Arts, Monash University (home). Monash University. home. home. http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/blw/research.html

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38. School Of Historical Studies - Biography And Life Writing - Arts - Monash Univer history, 'women's history' and 'womancentred' historical analysis in will deviseand carry out research in the field of biography and life writing under close http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/blw/postgraduate.html

MA in Biography and Life Writing Description The Masters in Biography and Life Writing will take and interdisciplinary approach to reading and writing life stories. How does one do biographical research using the web, archives and databases? What are the legal and ethical issues involved? Can psychoanalysis, feminism and post-colonial theory help in understanding individual lives? How do you write a biography? All these issues and more will be covered in this exciting new course. Admission Requirements: The completion of a Bachelor's degree in any approved relevant discipline (with a credit average) or a Bachelor's degree in any approved relevant discipline with demonstrable relevant research experience. Course structure: Students will take five of the following subjects over the course to complete the masters. HYM4/5270, HYM5/4280, and HYM5480 are required subjects. The completion of four subjects will comprise a graduate diploma. Subjects Research methods in Biography and Life Writing. (12 points) This unit looks at some of the methodological questions involved in life writing, including practical questions such as accessing databases and sources and interpreting and utilising materials gained in interviews and through oral histories. It will explore some of the ethical issues involved in researching life stories and biographies and the methods involved in reading and interpreting texts and sources.

39. Pat Bowley - Historical Research HISTORY writing SAMPLES All articles are copyright Pat Bowley, except where HistoricalResearch 50 Alice Street, Guelph, Ontario N1E 2Z8 (519) 8213326. http://www3.sympatico.ca/pbowley/historical/samples.html

HISTORY WRITING SAMPLES "The Value of Handicrafting" Women's hand and spirit work. "Georgina Binnie-Clark, Wheat Farmer" "The Variety of Gilson" Gilson Manufacturing, Guelph, Ontario, and the Gilson tractor. From Six Lace Collars: History and Handknitting in Late Nineteenth-Century Canada Nineteenth-century rural women demonstrated their handknitting expertise by creating beautiful lace collars and edgings. Chaos Chaos occurs when, despite our best effort to control our lives, unexpected circumstances happen. "Tinctorial Matters": On the Dying of Yarn A century and a half ago, the new colour purple was all the rage for dying the latest textiles. For more information please contact me... pbowley@sympatico.ca Historical Research 50 Alice Street, Guelph, Ontario N1E 2Z8

40. EPS Faculty And Staff: James D. Anderson: EPS 406 Syllabus, Fall 1995 The Course. This course is designed to develop an understanding of and the abilityto use the methods and techniques of historical research and writing. http://www.ed.uiuc.edu/EPS/people/Anderson_406.html

James D. Anderson EPS 406 Fall/1995 Syllabus Site Map College of Education University of Illinois EPS 406 Seminar in the History of Education Fall / 1995 Monday 4-7 42A Education Professor James D. Anderson 366 Education Building The Course Schedule August 30 Orientation September 6 Campus Holiday September 13 Finding Research Problems September 27 Finding Links to Past Research: Guides to Historical Scholarship and Critical Analysis of Historiography October 4 Conceptual Analysis: Developing a Theoretical Framework October 11 Collecting and Validating Evidence October 18 Problems of Analysis and Alternative Explanations October 25 Presentism and Social Context November 1 Generalizations and Causation November 15 Descriptive and Interpretive History November 22 Technical Skills: Footnotes, Bibliography, Quotations, Paraphrases, and Other Forms of Citations November 29 Discussion of Individual Topics December 6 Discussion of Individual Topics Selected References Bernstein, Barton J. (Ed.). (1968). Towards a new past: Dissenting essays in American history . New York: Random House, Inc.

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