The key to writing your history paper is to start early. Begin thinking about a possible topic when the paper is first assigned, do some background reading, discuss your ideas with your professor and classmates, and visit the Library.

In addition, consider making an appointment at the Writing Center, either to get started or to revise your first draft.

The staff at the Library will gladly introduce you to research tools and will help you locate relevant material.

When writing your paper, please follow the Department's Style Guides for HS 101/102 and for All Other Courses.

You may also wish to consult the following online guide:

Penning the Past: Advice on Writing in the Historical Disciplines, by Alyssa E. Lodewick, Department of History, Brown University