Dear HSMTers (and their fans),
I have compiled a list of all the books and resources that I have found to be particularly helpful for learning historical methods and teaching. I also included a section on managing the lifestyle of being a graduate student and budding scholar. These resources may be a little basic, but they might be helpful for those with little or no historical or pedagogical training.
Books:
Becker, Howard Saul, and Pamela Richards. Writing for Social Scientists : How to Start and Finish Your Thesis, Book, or Article. 2nd ed, Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2007.
Booth, Wayne C., Gregory G. Colomb, and Joseph M. Williams. The Craft of Research. 3rd ed, Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2008.
Chandler, James, Arnold I. Davidson, and Harry D. Harootunian. Questions of Evidence : Proof, Practice, and Persuasion across the Disciplines. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1994.
Davidson, James West, and Mark H. Lytle. After the Fact : The Art of Historical Detection. 2 vols. New York: Knopf, 1982.
Grafton, Anthony. The Footnote : A Curious History. [Rev. ed. Cambridge, Mass.: Harvard University Press, 1997.
Jordanova, L.J., and LJ Jordanova. History in Practice: Arnold London, 2000.
Murray, Rowena. "Writing for Academic Journals." Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill International (UK) Ltd, 2009.
Rampolla, Mary Lynn. A Pocket Guide to Writing in History. 6th ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2010.
Rosen, Leonard J. The Academic Writer's Handbook. 3rd ed. Boston: Pearson Longman, 2012.
Tosh, John. The Pursuit of History : Aims, Methods and New Directions in the Study of Modern History. 5th ed. Harlow, England ; New York: Longman, 2010.
Turabian, Kate L., John Grossman, and Alice Bennett. A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations. 6th ed, Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1996.
Research:
Perspectives on History: Finding the Story
On Taking Notes
Managing the Terror
How Writing Leads to Thinking (And not the other way around)
"Building a Mystery":Alternative Research Writing and the Academic Act of Seeking
Web 2.0 A Useful Tool for the History of Medicine (and Science and Technology...)
Teaching:
What Does it Mean to Think Historically?
Lapham’s Quarterly Lesson Plans/Handouts
Helpful hints for deciding “What is happening?” and “Where do I stand?”
Teaching/Writing Handouts
Digital Resources:
Directory of History Journals
University of Wisconsin Digital Collections Center
Archival Resources in Wisconsin: Descriptive Finding Aids
The Knight Digital Media Center and Source Guides
Wisconsin Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning: BadgerLink
Historical 'Hardware':
Transcriptions: Transcribing Audio to Text Software Aid (for Mac only)
Chicago Manual of Style Crib Sheet
RefWorks/EndNote/Zotero Features Comparison
All Bookstores Search Engine
Internet Disablers
Mac Applications Disabler
Desktop Screen Darkener
Free Trainings & Workshops:
Library Workshops: Historical Research
Library Workshops: Graduate Support Series
Library and Information Literacy Instruction
Writing Center Workshops
Software Training Workshops by DoIT
For Inspiration:
Why Become a Historian?
Why Study History?
Why the Past Matters
Advice Against Despair: Caring for the Whole ... and for Ourselves:
Professional Development:
Grad School Survival
Scholarly Pursuits: A Guide to Professional Development During the Graduate Years
Publishing Without Perishing: A Handbook for Graduate and Professional Students
Graduate Student Professional Development Career Planning
The Professor Is In
Careers for History Majors
How to Find a Job Outside of Academia, Even if You Aren't Sure That You Want One
