Research Methodology (HARA3209)

BA. History and Archeology - HA

Semester: Second Semester

Level: 300

Year: 2018

1. A. What are the key considerations to have in mind when planning to choose a historical topic and
what are the different stages of the research process before the final work is produced? (maximum 1
page).
B. outline and briefly explain the different elements of the front matter of a dissertation in history.
(maximum 1 page).
OR
2. A. What is consistency in usage in historical writing? Illustrate with at least four aspects how
consistency could be abused? (maximum 1 page)
B. Identify and discuss the different ways by which smooth transitions could be ensured in historical
writing? (maximum 1 page)
3. (A). Imagine in carrying out your research you exploit information from a scientific article title “The
cooperative Movement in Britain: From crisis to Renaissance, 1950-2010” collectively authored by
Anthony Webster, John Wilson, Rachael Vorberg-Rough. The article is obtained from The Internationl
Journal of Business History of 2013, volume 14, number 2. The range of the article is from page 271 to
303.
Using the Chicago style guide, present this source in (i) footnote (ii) illustrate when this source could
be cited as ibid, and briefly state when ibid. is used. (iii) bibliography format.
(C). Picture a situation where you collected oral data from an informant called Lucas Nyongboy
Akonjo. This informant was interviewed face to face in Mewugne-Awing on February 16, 2016. At the
time you interviewed him, he was 84 ears old and a hunter by profession.
Using the Chicago style guide present this source in (i) footnote (ii) illustrate when this source could be
cited as idem. And briefly state when idem. Is used. (iii) Bibliography format.
REPUBLIC OF CAMEROON THE UNIVERSITY OF BAMENDA Peace-Work-
Fatherland P. O. BOX 39 Bambili
Faculty: FA Department: _History/Archaeology_ Lecturer(s): Dr Takor/ Dr Nfi
Course Code: _HIST 302____Course Title: Research Methodology
Date: 01/08/2017_______Halls: CCAST 2 and 16 TIME: 2 Hours level 300
Instructions: ANSWER QUESTION ONE OR TWO.
QUESTION THREE IS COMPULSORY
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