Question

Write shorts notes on Steps of historical research method.

Answer 1

Historical method being a scientific one, a historicalresearcher has to pass through stages similar to those of an experimental research worker, such as stating and delimiting the problem,and selecting the sources. There are three major steps in historical research. They are:

a : collection of data through primary and secondary resources

b: Criticisms of the data including the internal and external examination

c: presentation of facts in a readable form involving problems of organisation, composition, exposition and interpretation