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ERIC Number: EJ493865
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1994
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ISSN: ISSN-0882-228X
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Writing Essays That Make Historical Arguments.
Karras, Ray W.
OAH Magazine of History, v8 n4 p54-57 Sum 1994
Contends that teachers assign essay writing to help students improve their critical thinking skills. Discusses six criteria of a well-written history essay. Includes a five-essay assignment strategy, designed to be implemented over the course of an academic year, to help students improve essay research and writing. (CFR)
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Educational Strategies, Essay Tests, History Instruction, Secondary Education, Social Science Research, Teaching Methods, Thinking Skills, United States History, Writing Exercises, Writing Instruction, Writing Skills, Writing Strategies
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Guides - Classroom - Learner; Journal Articles
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Audience: Teachers; Students; Practitioners
Language: English
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