🗄 Historical Writing Resources

Creating Footnotes in Microsoft Word (Video)

A step-by-step walkthrough on how to create footnotes in Microsoft Word. This is a useful video to assign students who may be unclear about creating footnotes using the Microsoft platform.

Creating Footnotes in Google Docs (Video)

A step-by-step walkthrough on how to create footnotes in Google Docs. This is the perfect video to assign students who may be confused about creating footnotes using the Google platform.

A Student’s Guide to the Study of History

A short guide devised to help students in introductory courses gain a basic understanding of how to critically evaluate sources, differentiate between different types of sources, and strategies on how to read for a college history class.

Hamilton College: Writing Resources

Offers a comprehensive overview of writing persuasive essays and other styles of academic writing that includes: Blog posts, book reviews, personal statements, research papers, avoiding sexist language, and writing about gender and sexuality.

Reading, Writing, and Researching History

A comprehensive and user friendly guide to conducting research, writing persuasive essays, and evaluating primary and secondary sources.

Sensitive and Respectful Writing

A useful guide on how to incorporate respectful language into written work for public consumption.