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A pocket guide to writing in history

by Mary Lynn Rampolla

"Offers all the advice students need to write effective history papers"--P. [4] of cover. Designed as a valuable reference for students in any undergraduate history course. A Pocket Guide to Writing in History offers all the advice students need to write effective history papers. The guide introduces students to working with historical sources, conducting research, following the conventions of reading and writing in history, avoiding plagiarism, and quoting and documenting sources based on The Chicago Manual of Style guidelines. New "Tips for Writers" boxes throughout the book highlight the most important information so students can get quick answers to their questions.