Professor Jerry B. Pierce

History Writing Guide
By Prof. Jerry B. Pierce, Indiana University Northwest

IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ! PLAGIARISM: What it is, How to Recognize and Avoid it

The Guide:

Brief Guide to Grammar and Style

Basic Writing Tips: Writing the Historical Essay (created by Megan Mulligan & Sharon Bailey-Glasco)

Thesis Statements and Introductions

Introduction to Primary Sources

External Writing Guides:

Writing in College (highly recommended)

Writing for College History (Patrick Rael, Bowdoin College)

See Especially:

• Avoid Common Mistakes in your History Paper
• Structuring your Essay
• Three Parts of a History Paper
• The Thesis
• Grammar
• Style Sheet for History papers
• Paper-Writing Checklist
• Generic Evaluation Criteria for Papers

Common Errors in English Usage (Paul Brians)

Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Guide (Purdue)