How To Write A History Paper

Learn how to write an essay for your history class from start to finish.

What you'll learn

Devise and refine a compelling essay topic and thesis statement.

Conduct effective research, evaluate sources, and utilize search engines, databases, and libraries to find adequate sources.

Create an outline and essay structure to produce an effective argument and clearly organize an essay.

Write a captivating essay that flows smoothly and has correct grammar and style that meet academic criteria.

Properly format an essay and create citations in Chicago style.

Requirements

No essay writing experience needed, but an understanding of the English language will certainly prove useful.

Description

Are you taking a history class and are unsure about how to write a history paper?Are you a history student looking to improve their skills and refine their essays?Are you looking for a simple guide with tools on how to create and refine an A+ history paper?Writing is an essential part of any history class, and in this course we will learn the essential skill of how to craft a history essay.This class is perfect for beginner history students and students with lots of experience looking to improve their skills. With a focus on classic, five-paragraph essays and a flexibility to be expanded to any history writing assignment, all the tools you need for success can be found right here..This class will teach you the steps to write a killer essay, including everything you need to know about finding a topic, conducting research, writing a thesis, making an outline, writing an introduction, and formatting your paper and its citations.After taking this course, you’ll have a definitive blueprint for constructing a successful and well-written essay.There will be plenty of resources and exercises to guide you along the way that you can use for any essay assignment or research task that you need.So, if you’re eager to gain the skills you need to flex your historical muscles, let’s go.What you’ll learnDevise and refine a compelling essay topic and thesis statement.Conduct effective research, evaluate sources, and utilize search engines, databases, and libraries to find adequate sources.Create an outline and essay structure to produce an effective argument and clearly organize an essay.Write a captivating essay that flows smoothly and has correct grammar and style that meet academic criteria.Properly format an essay and create citations in Chicago style.Are there any course requirements or prerequisites?No essay writing experience needed, but an understanding of the English language will certainly prove useful.Who this course is for:Students of all kinds looking to learn how to write an essay, with a special emphasis on Chicago style and historical research papers.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: How to Decide on a Topic

Lecture 2 Area of Interest

Lecture 3 Narrow It Down

Lecture 4 Preliminary Research

Lecture 5 Final Decision

Lecture 6 Conclusion

Section 3: How to Conduct Proper Research

Lecture 7 Types of Sources

Lecture 8 Evaluating Sources

Lecture 9 Finding Sources

Lecture 10 BONUS - Annotated Bibliography

Lecture 11 Conclusion

Section 4: How to Come up with a Thesis

Lecture 12 Coming up with an Argument

Lecture 13 Three Main Points

Lecture 14 Writing Your Thesis

Lecture 15 Conclusion

Section 5: How to Organize and Write the Essay

Lecture 16 The Outline

Lecture 17 Placing Your Sources

Lecture 18 Starting the Essay

Lecture 19 The Writing

Lecture 20 Conclusion

Section 6: How to Format the Essay

Lecture 21 Format Your Paper

Lecture 22 Format Your Citations

Lecture 23 Conclusion

Section 7: Thank you!

Lecture 24 Thank you and Congratulations!

Students of all kinds looking to learn how to write an essay, with a special emphasis on Chicago style and historical research papers.