In this file, you can get some basic understanding of Historical Research. It is a very useful document that can lead you to an advanced level in the Research Methodology.

1. Historical
Research
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2. History
History relates to Past events
like past memories, past
discovery.
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3. Historical Research
Historical
Research
analysis the
events
occured in
past
It produce
accurate
descriptions of
Past events
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Data Sources in
Historical Research
THERE ARE MAINLY TWO SOURCES
Primary Sources (First hand data)
Secondary Sources (Second hand data)
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5. CRITICISM OF DATA SOURCES
IN HISTORICAL RESEARCH
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There are two types of Criticism
1.External Criticism
(Authenticity of the documents)
2.Internal Criticism
(Accuracy of the documents)

6. CHARACTERISTICS OF
HISTORICAL RESEARCH
It is careful study and analysis of data about past
events.
Purpose is to gain clear understanding of the
impact of past on present and future.
Data collected from both Primary and Secondary
sources.
Sources of data are selected by Evaluation or
Criticism.
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7. THANK YOU
FOR YOUR TIME
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