History Paper Writing Tips

The guide to writing history papers published on the web by Patrick Rael at Bowdoin College is an exceptional resource to use as you engage in the process of writing your paper.  Here is the link to the guide.  The sections that I think are most helpful are (although there is a lot of additional useful information-take the time to browse around):

• Preparing History Papers-The short version.
• Avoid Common Mistakes
• Analyzing Arguments
• Structuring Your Essay
• The Three Parts of a History Paper
• The Thesis***
• History and Rhetoric
• Grammar for Historians
• A Style Sheet for history writers.