These guides are designed to help you read and respond to the texts presented in this course. While the information is presented in a way specific to the study of history, these tools can help you in other courses, in college, and as an adult. Several of these are skills I first learned as a high school student and am still putting to use today.
Reading
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Effective Reading Guide [pdf]
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Reading Primary Sources [pdf]
Analyzing
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Six history habits of mind (the 5 Cs)
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The SPICE Factors [pdf]
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Explaining significance
Discussing and Debating
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Preparing for discussion
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Participating in discussion
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Why debate?
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Debating skills
Writing
Persuasive Writing Guide [pdf]
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The Writing Process
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Effective Thesis Statements
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Tips on Style and Impact