Writing Resources in History
Hacherl Research & Writing Studio
- 2nd floor of Haggard Hall
- 360-650-3219 or text 360-797-5910
- rws@wwu.edu
We can help you:
- Brainstorm & Define your topic
- Develop search strategies
- Identify and locate new sources
- Organize your research
- Get started writing
- Obtain items not available at Western
- Offer other kinds of support tailored for your research needs
- Find online tutorials here!
Below you'll find links to writing guides suggested (and some authored) by department faculty.
- A Brief Guide to Writing the History Paper - Harvard College Writing Center
- Writing A Good History Paper - Hamilton College History Department
- Steps for Writing a Good History Paper - University of California
- Purdue University Online Writing Lab
- Guidelines and Advise for Writing Short Papers - Prof. Garfinkle
- A "Cheat" Sheet for Writing Term Papers - Prof. Friday
- Writing Guide for your Research Paper - Prof. Johnston
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