Course Description
Historical Research is for people who like to "dig" into history. This course explains how to research history and is geared toward: history buffs, writers and genealogists. It covers such subjects as : first and secondary sources, cemeteries, interviewing, the way to read a history book, maps and setting up a subject and filing system.
It is very "hands-on" because it encourages you to:
-pick up a history book and look at it in a different way
- visit a museum with new eyes
- visit a cemetery and come out with oodles of information
- be able to distinguish between first and secondary sources
- appreciate the different types of maps
- be able to judge the validity of a book, article, website etc in relation to your period of interest
- "interview" a person who has information on your period of interest
- store all this information
Course Requirements
The only requirement for Historical Research is to enjoy history.
It is geared to:
- history buffs
- writers
- genealogists
Course Goals
The goal of Historical Research is to teach the student how to "know" his/her period of interest in history.
The information is out there, and there are people who want to share there information with you. The goal of this course is to access this information.
Once you have a handle on history you will enjoy history more, write better and do great family research.
Course Materials
A binder with dividers. Nothing fancy.
There is a chapter on storing the information you have gathered on your period of interest. The importance is on storing thematerial so that you can find it quickly. The method is up to the individual student. A card index in a shoe box may be what works best for you. On the other hand, a cabinet with pull out drawers is what you work best with.
Grading Policy
80% is passing.
Tests may be taken over.
