Historical research involves the following steps: Identify an idea, topic or research question Conduct a background literature review Refine the research idea and questions Determine that historical methods will be the method used Identify and locate primary and secondary data sources Evaluate the authenticity and accuarcy of source materials Comparative-historical methods are linked to a long-standing research tradition. This tradition was previously referred to as comparative-historical sociology, but Mahoney and Rueschemeyer (2003) refer to it as comparative-historical analysis in recognition of the tradi-tion's growing multidisciplinary character. In addition to sociology, 2. Historical research design Analyzing the past events and develops the present concept and conclusion. Analyzing the previous information or events minutely and testing their validity. The purpose of a historical research design is to collect, verify, and synthesize evidence from the past to establish facts that defend or refute a hypothesis The purpose of historical research can be summarized into the following major categories: 1. To gain a clear perspective of the present - Present problems e.g. racial integration or the recent opposition federal aid to education are undertaking only on the basis of third historical background. historical question, but it is too big to answer in a 10-page research paper. Ask your professor for help in narrowing your research question as early as possible. Be thesis-driven! Your answer to the example question above is the argument or thesis at the beginning of your paper; the rest of the paper should address that thesis. 5. Appraise the needs of a specific audience in developing a research plan and interpretation. 6. Evaluate historical research conducted by scholars, peers, and students; evaluate various methods for conveying historical narratives. 7. Apply the study of the past to the interpretation of historical ideas. Course Delivery Method What Is Generally Historical Research? Historical research, sometimes referred to as historiography, means according to Berg (2012) investigation of elements from history. It is a specific type of scientific research work. According to Hendl (2005) is one of the basic approaches of qualitative research. Kerlinger such history does not meet the criteria of historical research. It is to be a science and it must achieve some standards of excellence as other forms of research. Purpose and values of historical research. 1. The foremost purpose is to gain a clear perspective of the past and the present. The present problems are understandable only on the Research Methods in Indian History Page 5 CHAPTER-I IDENTIFICATION OF A HISTORICAL PROBLEM DEFINITION, NATURE AND SCOPE 1. The Term 'Research Methodology' is a compound of two words, research and methodology, indicating the mode of doing research. 'Research' is of French origin (from Recerche) and means a "careful search or investigation, Historical research is a type of qualitative research that looks at past events to draw conclusions as well as make predictions about the future. This lesson explores historical research design and A guide to historical research Talk to people There are over 1000 Local History Societies across the UK. These are groups with a passion for history, usually made up of enthusiastic local volunteers. They offer talks and courses and often produce publications relevant to the local area - anything fro