American History 148

Bowdoin College has a very helpful guide "thinking like a historian" and includes tips for reading, writing, researching for history.

CONTENTS

• How to Read a Primary Source
• The Three Parts of a History Paper
• How to Read a Secondary Source
• Preparing History Papers: the Short Version
• “Predatory” Reading
• How to Ask Good Questions

Patrick Rael, Reading, Writing, and Researching for History: A Guide for College Students (Brunswick, ME: Bowdoin College, 2004)