Writing in History 105 and 305

Developing written communication and analytical skills are central learning goals of both History 105 and 305. The courses are designed to help students to:

• make clear and convincing evidence-based arguments.
• present arguments and evidence in organized ways.
• understand the contested nature of evidence and value of scholarly debate.
• understand the importance of change and continuity over time.
• identify and understand the differences among types of historically-based scholarly sources.
• understand the difference between primary and secondary sources.
• ethically use and cite sources.

The following guides are designed to assist students in cultivating written and analytical skills necessary for success at Washington State University and in a variety of career paths.