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Writing Essays That Make Historical Arguments.

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Karras, Ray W. – OAH Magazine of History, 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