This guide will assist you in writing research papers for the History department at Le Moyne College. 

Each paper must have the following elements:

• Title Page

• Outline
  

• Thesis Statement

• Main Body

• Citations

• Bibliography

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This guide is an adaptation of A Handbook for Historians, by John W. Langdon (2006) which is available in print at the reference desk or on reserve.

A previous online version was adapted by:

• William L. Bamann, Class of 2010
• Inga H. Barnello, Associate Librarian
• Barbara J. Blaszak, Professor of History
• Bruce Erickson, Assistant Professor of History
• Robert Zens, Assistant Professor of History.