The resources in this section are intended to provide guidelines for educators and students when working with primary (original) sources.
Fourteen steps for writing a historical research paper.
A step-by-step guide for students examining primary sources, with specific questions divided into five layers of questioning.
How to analyze historic material using sourcing, contextualization, corroboration, and close reading.
An expanded version of the Historical Thinking Chart.
Ways to approach historical narratives.
Evaluating online sources for accuracy on civic issues.