Portfolio of 1,000 words (Library Quiz, Book Review, Notes on a lecture of student's choice)
presented in Week 6 - 50% (LO 1,2 and 4)

Essay of 1,000 words -Week 12 50% (LO 1,2,3, and 4)

The module will introduce students to the ways in which modern history (from circa 1750 - present) has been constructed, interpreted and revised. It will encourage students to engage with a range of historical debates and texts and to identify and understand the ways in which these can be read. The students will also be assisted in acquiring the academic skills of : library research, using the computer for academic research, note-taking, essay structure and content, referencing and bibliographical conventions.

Lectures will provide an introduction to historiographical debates, specific approaches to the past through the work of particular historians, and seminars and workshops will develop skills and deepen knowledge. Tutorials in Week 3 and Week 9 will ensure contact with students and discussion of students' experience and progress on the module.

Recommended Library books, journals and e-resources
DVD and video
OHP's and screens

The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.

Abbott, M (Ed.) History Skills: A Students Handbook. London, Routledge, 1996.
Black, J and McRaild, D, Studying History third edition, London, Macmillan, 2007.
Jordanova, L, History in Practice second edition. London, Hodder and Stoughton, 2006.
Lambert, P and Schofield, P (Ed,) Making History. An Introduction to the History and Practices of the discipline. London, Routledge, 2004.
Redman, P, Good Essay Writing. London, Sage 2006.
Tosh, J., The Pursuit of History fourth edition, London, Longman 2006.

Also reference to:
Burnham, D. et al 'Studying Independently and Producing Better Written Work' Faculty of Arts Media and Design, Staffordshire University, current edition.