The seminar provides an introduction to various historiographical traditions, genres, and schools. It also emphasizes methodological techniques such as source identification, evaluation, and location as well as research organization and presentation. Students prepare a research paper based on primary and secondary sources.

OWU Units: 1.00. Crosslisting(s): None. Prerequisite(s): Open to declared history majors or with permission of the instructor. Corequisite(s): None. Antirequisite(s): None. Fee: None. Core Competency: Write and Speak Effectively. Offered: Fall.