Articles related to "Secondary Sources"
Different Uses of Primary and Secondary Sources
Different types of sources have different uses when writing historical nonfiction.
primary vs secondary sources • writing essays • doing research • homework tips • methodology
Different types of sources have different uses when writing historical nonfiction.
primary vs secondary sources • writing essays • doing research • homework tips • methodology
No Eyewitnesses: A Historical Difficulty
No eyewitness accounts of Arthur's exploits are available. That's why it's so difficult to find the historical truth.
ancient british history • archaeology of britain • king arthur • primary sources • secondary sources
No eyewitness accounts of Arthur's exploits are available. That's why it's so difficult to find the historical truth.
ancient british history • archaeology of britain • king arthur • primary sources • secondary sources
Researching Nonfiction
How to use the Internet to aid in research for nonfiction writing, including locating primary sources on the Web.
researching nonfiction • primary sources • secondary sources • internet research • sue reichard
How to use the Internet to aid in research for nonfiction writing, including locating primary sources on the Web.
researching nonfiction • primary sources • secondary sources • internet research • sue reichard
Evaluating Genealogy Sources
The value of genealogical information can vary within a historical record. Here are guidelines on primary vs secondary, original vs derivative categories.
genealogy • family history • evaluating genealogical records • evaluating genealogy sources • primary and secondary sources
The value of genealogical information can vary within a historical record. Here are guidelines on primary vs secondary, original vs derivative categories.
genealogy • family history • evaluating genealogical records • evaluating genealogy sources • primary and secondary sources
Find Your Family Tree - Basic Genealogy Terms
Here are definitions of basic genealogy terms for the beginning family tree researcher, including vital records, pedigrees, primary sources, parish records, census.
genealogy terms & definitions • beginning genealogy • find family tree • vital records • pedigree charts
Here are definitions of basic genealogy terms for the beginning family tree researcher, including vital records, pedigrees, primary sources, parish records, census.
genealogy terms & definitions • beginning genealogy • find family tree • vital records • pedigree charts
How to Improve Family Tree Research
Genealogy, when done correctly, is a science with a long history of enjoyment. Experience has demonstrated best methods to follow. Learn about mistakes to avoid.
beginning genealogy • genealogy research • family tree research • using published family histories • genealogy mistakes
Genealogy, when done correctly, is a science with a long history of enjoyment. Experience has demonstrated best methods to follow. Learn about mistakes to avoid.
beginning genealogy • genealogy research • family tree research • using published family histories • genealogy mistakes
Business Notability in Wikipedia
Wikipedia is alluring because it's prominent and easy to edit. Take time to learn about its notability criteria before trying to use it for promotional purposes.
notability in wikipedia • wikipedia editing • online encyclopedia • internet marketing • link building
Wikipedia is alluring because it's prominent and easy to edit. Take time to learn about its notability criteria before trying to use it for promotional purposes.
notability in wikipedia • wikipedia editing • online encyclopedia • internet marketing • link building
Crassus Part 1/2
Marcus Licinius Crassus, 1st century BC Roman businessman and politician. Part 1: Crassus v. Spartacus
bingley • ancient biographies • primary sources • secondary sources • roman
Marcus Licinius Crassus, 1st century BC Roman businessman and politician. Part 1: Crassus v. Spartacus
bingley • ancient biographies • primary sources • secondary sources • roman
Crassus Part 2/2
Marcus Licinius Crassus, 1st century BC Roman businessman and politician. Part 2: Crassus in Parthia
bingley • greaves • suite101 • ancient • biographies
Marcus Licinius Crassus, 1st century BC Roman businessman and politician. Part 2: Crassus in Parthia
bingley • greaves • suite101 • ancient • biographies
How to Write a Critical Paper
Learn step-by-step how to construct academic essays that follow critical approach requirements.
critical review • criticism in essays • academic evaluation • objective essay • academic critique
Learn step-by-step how to construct academic essays that follow critical approach requirements.
critical review • criticism in essays • academic evaluation • objective essay • academic critique
Women Writing Africa
Women Writing Africa: The Southern Region, a new book out from Feminist Press, is a great new resource for primary source materials and women's history in Africa.
women writing africa • feminist press • southern africa • south africa • zimbabwe
Women Writing Africa: The Southern Region, a new book out from Feminist Press, is a great new resource for primary source materials and women's history in Africa.
women writing africa • feminist press • southern africa • south africa • zimbabwe
Ancestry of the British Royal Family
People with English ancestry will have some ancestors in the British Royal family. Here's how to determine which family tree branches lead to royalty.
british royal family • royal genealogy • royal ancestors • royal ancestry • burke's peerage and gentry
People with English ancestry will have some ancestors in the British Royal family. Here's how to determine which family tree branches lead to royalty.
british royal family • royal genealogy • royal ancestors • royal ancestry • burke's peerage and gentry
Doing Library Research for Literature Essays
The library is the first stop for researching literature essays. Librarians, reference works, inter-library loans, and even browsing, can all point to important sources.
library information • literature term paper topics • research essay • bibliographies • university libraries
The library is the first stop for researching literature essays. Librarians, reference works, inter-library loans, and even browsing, can all point to important sources.
library information • literature term paper topics • research essay • bibliographies • university libraries
Fashion and Cars Through the Decades Lesson
Students can learn the proper way to complete research and learn about popular culture through the decades.
research project • powerpoint presentation • classic cars • fashion through the decades • cooperative small group work
Students can learn the proper way to complete research and learn about popular culture through the decades.
research project • powerpoint presentation • classic cars • fashion through the decades • cooperative small group work
How to Be a Journalist - Good Research
Good research is the backbone of non-fiction writing. Journalism is more than simply collecting information and regurgitating it. Nothing substitutes for good research
how to be a journalist • good research • importance of keeping good records. • sources of information • accurate reporting
Good research is the backbone of non-fiction writing. Journalism is more than simply collecting information and regurgitating it. Nothing substitutes for good research
how to be a journalist • good research • importance of keeping good records. • sources of information • accurate reporting
How to Use Wikipedia at School
Teachers and parents are often concerned when students use Wikipedia as a source of information. However, collaboratively-written resources may be useful academic tools.
wikipedia • encyclopedia • collaboratively-written • cite • citing
Teachers and parents are often concerned when students use Wikipedia as a source of information. However, collaboratively-written resources may be useful academic tools.
wikipedia • encyclopedia • collaboratively-written • cite • citing
Is Paraphrasing Plagiarism?
Paraphrasing as such is not plagiarism. Paraphrases must, however, adhere to certain standards. Read the following article to find out what they are.
how to paraphrase • what is paraphrase • paraphrasing and plagiarism • can i paraphrase • tips on paraphrasing
Paraphrasing as such is not plagiarism. Paraphrases must, however, adhere to certain standards. Read the following article to find out what they are.
how to paraphrase • what is paraphrase • paraphrasing and plagiarism • can i paraphrase • tips on paraphrasing
The Research Checklist
This article explains the first two steps in a list of five basic steps for determining proper research for your writing topic.
research • writing • technical • source • primary
This article explains the first two steps in a list of five basic steps for determining proper research for your writing topic.
research • writing • technical • source • primary
Browsing the Compleat Middle-Earth Library
The study of J.R.R. Tolkien's life and works is an ever-expanding field. Here is a road-map for readers new and old to help them navigate their way through the winding paths of Tolkiendom.
j.r.r. tolkien • the history of middle-earth • the lord of the rings • the hobbit • the new shadow
The study of J.R.R. Tolkien's life and works is an ever-expanding field. Here is a road-map for readers new and old to help them navigate their way through the winding paths of Tolkiendom.
j.r.r. tolkien • the history of middle-earth • the lord of the rings • the hobbit • the new shadow
Credible Source Material (Pt 2)
How do you know if the research material you've gathered is reliable? Hopefully, this article will help you find out.
research • bias • credibility • popular • scholarly
How do you know if the research material you've gathered is reliable? Hopefully, this article will help you find out.
research • bias • credibility • popular • scholarly
Academic Writing Tips
There are at least five components of academic writing which can make any essay genuine and professional. Learn about them from the following article.
professional academic writing • write a perfect essay • how to write a good essay • academic writing rules • how to write an essay
There are at least five components of academic writing which can make any essay genuine and professional. Learn about them from the following article.
professional academic writing • write a perfect essay • how to write a good essay • academic writing rules • how to write an essay
Beginning Terminology for Geneaologists
If you are new to genealogy there are a few terms you should know. Understanding the meanings ahead of time could prevent following the wrong branch of the family tree.
beginning genealogy • genealogical terms • family history • ancestors • tracing your family tree
If you are new to genealogy there are a few terms you should know. Understanding the meanings ahead of time could prevent following the wrong branch of the family tree.
beginning genealogy • genealogical terms • family history • ancestors • tracing your family tree
Book Review: The Daughter of Time
Richard III, king of England from 1483-1485, is possibly the most-maligned monarch of history. Accused by Tudor and traditionalist "historians" of murdering his nephews, poisoning his wife, and wanting to marry his niece, the traditional image of him went nearly unchallenged until Josephine Tey published <I>The Daughter of Time</I>, which presents a well-reasoned rebuttal of the long-accepted "facts."
richard iii • josephine tey • mysteries • tudor • propaganda
Richard III, king of England from 1483-1485, is possibly the most-maligned monarch of history. Accused by Tudor and traditionalist "historians" of murdering his nephews, poisoning his wife, and wanting to marry his niece, the traditional image of him went nearly unchallenged until Josephine Tey published <I>The Daughter of Time</I>, which presents a well-reasoned rebuttal of the long-accepted "facts."
richard iii • josephine tey • mysteries • tudor • propaganda
Comparative Irish Historians
A look at Padraig Lenihan and Tadhg O'hAnnrachain's discussion of the Irish Confederate War, including outside influence, strategy and other topics.
padraig lenihan • tadhg o'hannrachain • james scott wheeler • irish confederate war • rinuccini
A look at Padraig Lenihan and Tadhg O'hAnnrachain's discussion of the Irish Confederate War, including outside influence, strategy and other topics.
padraig lenihan • tadhg o'hannrachain • james scott wheeler • irish confederate war • rinuccini
Genealogy Records-Common Problems
Problems include language, knowledge, misinformation, transcription and time. For worthwhile genealogy research, evaluate each source record to determine reliability.
genealogy • family history sources • evaluating genealogical records • problems with genealogy sources • historical records
Problems include language, knowledge, misinformation, transcription and time. For worthwhile genealogy research, evaluate each source record to determine reliability.
genealogy • family history sources • evaluating genealogical records • problems with genealogy sources • historical records
God's War by Christopher Tyerman
A review of God's War: A New History of the Crusades by Christopher Tyerman.
god's war • history of the crusades • crusades • christopher tyerman • god's war by christopher tyerman
A review of God's War: A New History of the Crusades by Christopher Tyerman.
god's war • history of the crusades • crusades • christopher tyerman • god's war by christopher tyerman
Interest Rate Derivatives- A Source of Credit
Our global credit crunch has manifested itself in the interest rate derivative market. Users are using them to reward credit providers and paying wider spreads for them.
banking crisis • credit crunch • interest rate derivatives • treasury services • counterparty risk
Our global credit crunch has manifested itself in the interest rate derivative market. Users are using them to reward credit providers and paying wider spreads for them.
banking crisis • credit crunch • interest rate derivatives • treasury services • counterparty risk
The Battle of Hastings Book Review
A fascinating account of the Battle of Hastings and its two most important opponents; William of Normandy and King Harold of England.
the battle of hastings book review • book on fall of anglo-saxon england • book on battle of hastings by harriet harvey wood • king harold of england • william of normandy
A fascinating account of the Battle of Hastings and its two most important opponents; William of Normandy and King Harold of England.
the battle of hastings book review • book on fall of anglo-saxon england • book on battle of hastings by harriet harvey wood • king harold of england • william of normandy
Bibliography on Celtic Women
This is the main bibliography for my series of articles on Celtic women & the church.
celtic women • ireland • history • brigid • patrick
This is the main bibliography for my series of articles on Celtic women & the church.
celtic women • ireland • history • brigid • patrick
Cathar Connections to Gnosticism Part 3
This is a short introduction to the material available and sources for the study of Catharism in the Middle Ages. Citations are available upon request.
cathar • catharism • heresy • gnostic • gnosticism
This is a short introduction to the material available and sources for the study of Catharism in the Middle Ages. Citations are available upon request.
cathar • catharism • heresy • gnostic • gnosticism
Cathar Connections to Gnosticism Part 3
This is a short introduction to the material available and sources for the study of Catharism in the Middle Ages. Citations are available upon request.
cathar • catharism • heresy • gnostic • gnostocism
This is a short introduction to the material available and sources for the study of Catharism in the Middle Ages. Citations are available upon request.
cathar • catharism • heresy • gnostic • gnostocism
Charlemagne – Book Review
'Charlemagne, The Formation of a European Identity' is a major new study of the rule of Charlemagne, using both contemporary and secondary sources.
charlemagne book review • latest medieval book from rosamond mckitterick • emperor charlemagne • the rule of charlemagne • the dark ages
'Charlemagne, The Formation of a European Identity' is a major new study of the rule of Charlemagne, using both contemporary and secondary sources.
charlemagne book review • latest medieval book from rosamond mckitterick • emperor charlemagne • the rule of charlemagne • the dark ages
Comparative Irish History
A look at Irish historians James Scott Wheeler and James Burke understanding of the Irish Confederate War of the 17th Century including strategy and military leaders.
james scott wheeler • james burke • irish confederate army • irish history • oliver cromwell
A look at Irish historians James Scott Wheeler and James Burke understanding of the Irish Confederate War of the 17th Century including strategy and military leaders.
james scott wheeler • james burke • irish confederate army • irish history • oliver cromwell
Coriolanus: Part 1/2
Who was Coriolanus and how did he get his name?
cnaeus marcius coriolanus • mother • tarquinius superbus • rome • oak wreath
Who was Coriolanus and how did he get his name?
cnaeus marcius coriolanus • mother • tarquinius superbus • rome • oak wreath
Different Journaling Techniques
Techniques such as recording our music choices, reviewing our drawings, dating photographs, and keeping a personal planner can serve as alternate methods of journaling.
music as journaling • doodles as journaling • drawings as journaling • photos as journaling • pictures as journaling
Techniques such as recording our music choices, reviewing our drawings, dating photographs, and keeping a personal planner can serve as alternate methods of journaling.
music as journaling • doodles as journaling • drawings as journaling • photos as journaling • pictures as journaling
Elements of a Paragraph
Paragraphs contain topic sentences, detail sentences, terminators, and transition sentences. Learn all about them from the following article.
linking paragraphs • good transition sentences • how to end an essay • support topic sentence • introductory sentence
Paragraphs contain topic sentences, detail sentences, terminators, and transition sentences. Learn all about them from the following article.
linking paragraphs • good transition sentences • how to end an essay • support topic sentence • introductory sentence
Eumenes of Cardia Part 1/2
Eumenes of Cardia nearly beat the Macedonians at their own game after the death of Alexander the Great.
eumenes • cardia • philip • macedon • alexander the great
Eumenes of Cardia nearly beat the Macedonians at their own game after the death of Alexander the Great.
eumenes • cardia • philip • macedon • alexander the great
Federigo Grisone's Gli Ordini di Cavalcare
Federigo Grisone's horsemanship manual of 1550 was the first to have a wide-ranging influence since Xenophon's 'The Art of Horsemanship', written 2000 years earlier.
federigo grisone • xenophon • sir thomas blundeville • classical horsemanship • renaissance horsemanship
Federigo Grisone's horsemanship manual of 1550 was the first to have a wide-ranging influence since Xenophon's 'The Art of Horsemanship', written 2000 years earlier.
federigo grisone • xenophon • sir thomas blundeville • classical horsemanship • renaissance horsemanship
Fighting For The Cross Book Review
A book which explores the reality of what it was like to fight in the Crusades of 1095- 1291 and looks at the people involved.
fighting for the cross book review • crusading to the holy land – by norman housley • book on medieval crusades • book on crusades to the holy land • recruitment for the crusades
A book which explores the reality of what it was like to fight in the Crusades of 1095- 1291 and looks at the people involved.
fighting for the cross book review • crusading to the holy land – by norman housley • book on medieval crusades • book on crusades to the holy land • recruitment for the crusades
FINDING A CEMETERY
Help on finding you ancestor's burial place.
cemetery • ancestor's burial place • cemeteries
Help on finding you ancestor's burial place.
cemetery • ancestor's burial place • cemeteries
How to De-Code School Assignment Sheets
The task of writing a school paper often creates a series of challenges for students. Students often struggle with not understanding their paper's assignment sheet.
school assignment sheets • activity to help students understand writing proje • challenges with assignment sheets • identify key sentences in assignment sheets • identify strategy words in assignment sheets
The task of writing a school paper often creates a series of challenges for students. Students often struggle with not understanding their paper's assignment sheet.
school assignment sheets • activity to help students understand writing proje • challenges with assignment sheets • identify key sentences in assignment sheets • identify strategy words in assignment sheets
How To Select Scholarly Sources
The crafting of an academic paper demands utmost consideration of the types of reference materials used in research that are ultimately cited in the completed work.
paper sources • writing a research paper • referencing books and journals • internet research • selecting sources
The crafting of an academic paper demands utmost consideration of the types of reference materials used in research that are ultimately cited in the completed work.
paper sources • writing a research paper • referencing books and journals • internet research • selecting sources
How to Write an Opinion Essay
Opinion essays require a combination of personal and argumentative approach. Learn all about writing opinion essays from the following article.
opinion essay structure • opinion paper contents • argumentative writing • personal statements in essays • tips on personal approach writing
Opinion essays require a combination of personal and argumentative approach. Learn all about writing opinion essays from the following article.
opinion essay structure • opinion paper contents • argumentative writing • personal statements in essays • tips on personal approach writing
How to Write Paragraphs
Learn about the proper composition of paragraphs and proceed easily to writing good academic essays.
constructing paragraphs • parts of essay • essay style • essay content • 5 paragraph essay
Learn about the proper composition of paragraphs and proceed easily to writing good academic essays.
constructing paragraphs • parts of essay • essay style • essay content • 5 paragraph essay
Interview With Biographer Andrew Lownie
The research and writing of biographies is a long and highly skilled task. Who better to advise on how best to tackle a biography than an accomplished biographer!
andrew lownie • john buchan biography • guy burgess biography • biography writing • biography research
The research and writing of biographies is a long and highly skilled task. Who better to advise on how best to tackle a biography than an accomplished biographer!
andrew lownie • john buchan biography • guy burgess biography • biography writing • biography research
Nutrition and Your Metabolism
Nutritional metabolism requires digestion to breakdown macronutrients found in our foods into micronutrients which are smaller units that the body can utilized.
nutrition and metabolism • metabolic needs • macronutrients • micronutrients • atp
Nutritional metabolism requires digestion to breakdown macronutrients found in our foods into micronutrients which are smaller units that the body can utilized.
nutrition and metabolism • metabolic needs • macronutrients • micronutrients • atp
Primary Source Documents in Academic Writing
Using primary source documents enhances a research paper or essay but writers should be aware of the limitations inherent in original sources.
primary source documents in academic writing;origi • problems with original sources • using primary documents in research papers • bias in original source documents • primary source documents and writer bias
Using primary source documents enhances a research paper or essay but writers should be aware of the limitations inherent in original sources.
primary source documents in academic writing;origi • problems with original sources • using primary documents in research papers • bias in original source documents • primary source documents and writer bias
Quoted in The Shack
William P. Young uses epigraphs in his novel The Shack. Here is a list of epigraphs for chapters 1-5 and a brief synopsis of their source.
the shack • william p young • larry norman • robert frost • paul tournier
William P. Young uses epigraphs in his novel The Shack. Here is a list of epigraphs for chapters 1-5 and a brief synopsis of their source.
the shack • william p young • larry norman • robert frost • paul tournier
Review of Battle Cries and Lullabies
Author Linda Grant de Pauw introduces her book with the thesis that "[w]omen have always and everywhere been inextricably involved in war."
battle cries and lullabies: women in war from preh • battle cries and lullabies • linda grant de pauw • women in war from prehistory to the present • women in war
Author Linda Grant de Pauw introduces her book with the thesis that "[w]omen have always and everywhere been inextricably involved in war."
battle cries and lullabies: women in war from preh • battle cries and lullabies • linda grant de pauw • women in war from prehistory to the present • women in war
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