Contents

1. General Essay Writing Tips
2. How do I find information on this web site?
3. When should I use this web site?
4. How can I get in touch with the lecturer?

General Essay Writing Tips

Further advice can be found in the links of the Resources page.

Remember that in a History class the most common form of writing is the formal essay. This type of writing follows certain rules:

1. A clearly defined thesis
2. A clear outline provided in your introduction
3. A clearly outlined pattern of argumentation (i.e.: argue your thesis  in a logical manner)
4. A standard essay structure

1. Introduction
2. Body of your essay (i.e.: the points you are covering to prove your thesis)
3. Conclusion

1. Footnoting/Endnoting to reference the material you used in your essay
2. You do not use contractions (i.e.: "is not" is fine, but "isn’t" is not fine)
3. You do not use first person references (i.e.: I, me, etc.)

There are other points to keep in mind when writing your essay:

1. Keep in mind that you are teaching me about your topic. Therefore

1. Introduce people in your essay (i.e.: "Clifford Sifton, Minister of the Interior in Prime Minister Laurier’s Cabinet…")
2. Explain where geographical locations, are if they are not well known, in relation to a well known location (i.e.: "Cobalt, which is approximately 300 miles north of Toronto…")
3. Explain treaties, documents, and other important events (i.e.: "The Treaty of Versailles, one of the most important agreements that ended W.W. I…")

How do I find information on this web site?

Ways to find information on this web site are:

1. Navigation Bars - at the side and top of each page. They link to the most important content areas where related information can be found.

If you are looking for some topic and you are not sure where it might be, use the search engine.

Any time you get lost, either click on the 'home' link (item on the top and bottom navigation bars) to start again, or, the 'Back' button on your web browser to retrace where you have come from.

When should I use this web site?

This web site should be used to check on 

You can also pick up materials before you prepare for classes. Note that not all lectures may be available at the beginning of session, but any that are missing will be added at an appropriate time.

At any time, you can refer to the course outline and access the online resources for research.

Any time you get lost, either click on the 'home' link (item on the top and bottom navigation bars) to start again, or, the 'Back' button on your web browser to retrace where you have come from.

How can I get in touch with the lecturer?

Full contact details (phone, fax, email and office location) for the lecturer are referenced on the home page.

You can also contact the lecturer by email.

Any time you get lost, either click on the 'home' link (item on the top and bottom navigation bars) to start again, or, the 'Back' button on your web browser to retrace where you have come from.