* divided into two major sections: - in nine chapters the first part of the book examines "the big picture" of the research process - in ten chapters the second part focuses on Specialized Areas and Methods of Historical Research * designed around specific learning outcomes, tangible "products" that mark important phases in the research process, with questions, case studies, and templates * appropriate for use both inside and beyond the classroom, with capstone/thesis courses, junior and sophomore level research seminars

* divided into two major sections: - in nine chapters the first part of the book examines "the big picture" of the research process - in ten chapters the second part focuses on Specialized Areas and Methods of Historical Research * designed around specific learning outcomes, tangible "products" that mark important phases in the research process, with questions, case studies, and templates * appropriate for use both inside and beyond the classroom, with capstone/thesis courses, junior and sophomore level research seminars