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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Jim Cullen guides the reader through the nuts and bolts of producing good historical prose, discussing key strategies such as framing questions, developing a strong introduction and topic sentences, choosing good evidence, and the important role of revision. Beginning with a survey of the field, this book offers useful insight into how to read and understand a wide variety of historical sources, as well as providing an introduction to historiography, helpful tips for conducting research, and a discussion of what it means to think and read analytically. Cullen also offers a set of appendices that cover the major issues facing students of history today, among them the dangers of plagiarism, the role of the Internet, and the need for correctly annotated and formatted footnotes and bibliographies."--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>Learn to craft the perfect historical research paper with this approachable and practical guide</b> </p> <p><i>Essaying the Past: How to Read, Write, and Think about History, 4th Edition</i> continues the tradition of excellence established by the previous editions. Equal parts research manual, study guide, and introduction to the study of history, this book teaches readers how to write excellent historical prose with approachable strategies and actionable tips. </p> <p>Noted teacher and writer Jim Cullen has created an invaluable resource for novices and experts in the field of historical study, offering practical insights into determining how questions should be framed, developing strong introduction and topic sentences, choosing evidence, and properly revising your work. </p> <p><i>Essaying the Past</i> includes six appendices covering the major issues facing students today, including the pitfalls and temptations of plagiarism and the role of the internet. It also contains an annotated case study outlining one student's process of writing an essay and demonstrating the application of the concepts contained within the book. <i>Essaying the Past </i>covers topics including: </p> <ul> How to think and read about history and ask the right questions about what you're reading </li> The three components of crafting a compelling argument </li> How to deal with counterarguments and counterevidence </li> How to properly construct a bibliography and insert footnotes </li> How to assess the credibility of online resources </li> </ul> <p>Perfect for students taking surveys or courses in methods or historiography, <i>Essaying the Past</i> also belongs on the bookshelf of anyone with even a passing interest in studying, researching, consuming, or writing about history. </p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p><b>Learn to craft the perfect historical research paper with this approachable and practical guide</b> <p><i>Essaying the Past: How to Read, Write, and Think about History, Fourth Edition</i> continues the tradition of excellence established by the previous editions. Equal parts research manual, study guide, and introduction to the study of history, this book teaches readers how to write excellent historical prose with approachable strategies and actionable tips. <p>Noted teacher and writer Jim Cullen has created an invaluable resource for novices and experts in the field of historical study, offering practical insights into determining how questions should be framed, developing strong introductions and topic sentences, choosing evidence, and effectively revising your work. <p><i>Essaying the Past</i> includes seven appendices covering the major issues facing students today, including the pitfalls and temptations of plagiarism and the role of the internet. It also contains an annotated case study outlining one student's process of writing an essay and demonstrating the application of the concepts contained within the book. <i>Essaying the Past</i> covers topics including: <ul> <li>How to think and read about history and ask the right questions about what you're reading</li> <li>The three components of crafting a compelling argument</li> <li>How to deal with counterarguments and counterevidence</li> <li>How to properly construct a bibliography and insert footnotes</li> <li>How to assess the credibility of online resources</li> </ul> <p>Perfect for students taking surveys or courses in methods or historiography, <i>Essaying the Past</i> also belongs on the bookshelf of anyone with even a passing interest in studying, researching, consuming, or writing about history.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>JIM CULLEN, PHD, </b> received his doctorate in American Studies from Brown University and is the author of many books and anthologies. His articles and reviews have appeared in prestigious publications, including <i>The Washington Post, USA Today, CNN.com</i>, the <i>Journal of American History</i>, and the <i>American Historical Review</i>. Jim has taught at Harvard University and Sarah Lawrence College and is a member of the faculty at the Greenwich Country Day School in Greenwich, Connecticut.

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