The Basics of Historical Research is for teachers, students, beginning genealogists, and others interested in exploring the past. You’ll get practical advice and learn the basic steps for gathering the information that you will need to investigate and interpret a historical topic for a museum exhibit, class project, community celebration, curriculum enrichment, research article, History Day, a classroom based assessment (CBA), or personal historical interest. This class will cover:
What primary sources are—and aren’t
What historical sources are—and how to use them
How to use the library system
How to use archival collections
How to find and use reliable online resources
How to properly cite your sources
How to use information from different sources
Date & Time Start:
10-24-2015 09:00 AM
Date & Time End:
10-24-2015 12:00 PM
Location
Northwest Branch Archives
Bellingham, WA 98225