Undergraduate Research in
the Department of History at OSU
The
Department of History offers a variety of options for undergraduates to
pursue research in history.
More information is available at the Office
of Undergraduate Research site.
What is Research?
Historical research includes perusal of a vast array of sources, from
letters, memoirs, diaries, government memoranda, laws and court
cases, and statistical tables to novels, material artifacts (pottery,
tools, buildings, artwork, photos), and newspapers. After collecting
and analyzing the sources, historians tell a story about them and
employ theoretical constructs to help make sense of their multiple
meanings.
Undergraduate research
necessitates an educational collaboration between students and faculty
members. Undergraduate research experiences may be initiated by students
who seek out faculty supervision for their projects or by faculty
members who involve undergraduate students in their research teams.
Highlight:
Over the years, Professor Timothy Gregory has sponsored undergraduate
and
graduate students at
the archaeological
site at Isthmia in Greece
Research Resources
Research
skills "learning resources" provided by OSU Libraries:
net.TUTOR (tutorials)
http://gateway.lib.ohio-state.edu/tutor/
Online credit courses
http://gateway.lib.ohio-state.edu/courses/
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devoted to research in the department:
Many instructors
require research for papers in other history courses as well:
Examples of Research
in History Courses
Other Resources
Publications
in History at OSU
The
Dulles Review
An online student publication in which students may publish their historical
work. Sponsored by Phi Alpha Theta
Taking Time, the
Department's annual newsletter, is available in the
main office at 106 Dulles Hall.
Publications at
Other Institutions
These journals accept submissions from undergraduate students at all
institutions
• Reviews
in Undergraduate Research
• Journal of Young
Investigators
• Undergraduate
Research Journal for the Human Sciences
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