HIST 401 - Research Methods

3 Credit(s)

This course is designed to impart the basic skills needed to do historical research. It includes instruction in organizing and completing a research project; the nature, variety, uses, strengths, and weaknesses of primary and secondary sources; assessing the biases and reliability of source materials; use of traditional and computerized finding aids; synthesis and presentation of historical evidence; and citation and bibliography preparation. This course is intended for sophomores. A grade of C or better in this course is a prerequisite for HIST 409.