As a
history student, you should always read critically. Try to find out why a person in history
acts a certain way--look for his/her motivations. Look for cause-effect relationships within
strings of events. Nothing happens by itself without cause, and the study of history will help
you to appreciate this more. Also, note how events in history affect the world we live in
today. As a history student, you should also be aware of events in contemporary politics as
well. Once again, be critical of sources and look for why a certain person may act in a
particular way.
In terms of sources, always strive for a primary
source--something produced by someone from that time period. Sometimes, this may be a diary, or
maybe even a map or other document. Remember, however, that many times these people in history
are trying to improve their reputations for history....
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