Writing Skills for History Class

You should always proofread before submitting or sending anything.

• True

• False

You should always state your personal opinions in writing assignments.

• True. Your opinions are valid.

• False. You must base everything on fact.

Which would NOT be a reliable source to use for history class?

• Encyclopedia Britannica

• Twitter

• Peer-review article in academic journal

• History textbook

Casual and conversational writing is totally fine for writing assignments.

• True

• False

You should always include specific details about what you need in emails to your teachers.

• True

• False

Always read back through your response to make sure you have answered all parts of the question or prompt.

• True

• False

Your teacher does not care if you use sloppy grammar and misspell key words on assignments.

• True

• False

True or False? Historians use only primary sources to study what happened in the past.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Historians can use primary AND secondary sources to study the past.

Which of the following must historians do first in order to form conclusions or arguments?

• Raise questions

• Find and review sources

• Interpret perspectives and data

• All of the above!

True or False: When in doubt, give specific details!

• True

• False