Category: perspectives in history

Overview Using relevant and trustworthy sources is a key element of conducting research in any field. Primary and secondary sources provide information necessary for historians to develop theories or interpretations about the past. In this activity, you will explore the existing literature relevant to your research question and identify one primary and one secondary source…

Overview All historical research begins with asking good questions, and who asks the questions matters. It is also important to ask how history is represented, whether in textbooks and media reports or by governments and independent organizations. Developing historical inquiry skills will help you ask critical questions about headlines you see or claims you hear.…

Create one initial post and follow up with at least two response posts. For your initial post, address the following: Introduce yourself to the class. What degree are you pursuing, and why? Where do you live? What else would you like us to know about you? Discuss the value of studying history for everyone, not…