Historical Thinking

How to Talk Like a Historian (from my Hist 109 – rev 11/1/2021)

Film & History

How to Talk About Film & History

Film & History Worksheet (spring 2025)

Writing Help

Tips for Writing Short College Papers in History

George Orwell’s Rules for Writers

Purdue OWL Research and Citation Resources

What is Plagiarism – And How to Avoid It (at UNC Chapel Hill)

Sample Short Paper – in Word format

Sample student papers – Billingsley on La Haine

Sample Research Paper – in Word format

Sample student papers – Broutman on Fellini

Exam Study Guides

Study Guide for Exam #1 (updated 2/10/25)

Study Guide for Exam #2 (updated 3/1/23)

Study Guide for Exam #3  (updated 4/7/23)

Study Guide for Final Exam (updated 4/29/23)