History & Philosophy Department students of all levels have many opportunities to conduct research, present it, and have it published. We foster active collaboration between faculty and students, and have a strong commitment to engaging undergraduate students in faculty-student research projects.
Learning how to research and uncover important parts of history is crucial for any student. Historical research is an interpretation of the past in a meaningful, original way, based on the author's use of a variety of primary sources and secondary sources. The author reviews the source material to construct an original argument that interprets the past in a new way and to analyze the material's significance in the realm of politics, economics, religion, gender, or a number of other categories. The finished product may take a variety of forms, including books, journal articles, poster presentations, or museum exhibits.
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