Determine the time frame, geographical regions, and disciplines (e.g., literature, philosophy, arts) to be covered in your history.

Writing Humanities Step 1: Preliminary Research - Step 1: Step 1.1: Define the Scope

Collect original documents, texts, artifacts, and artworks from various periods and regions to serve as the primary evidence for your history.

Writing Humanities Step 1: Preliminary Research - Step 2: Step 1.2: Compile Primary Sources

Read books, articles, and reviews by scholars to understand existing interpretations and debates within the field of humanities.

Writing Humanities Step 1: Preliminary Research - Step 3: Step 1.3: Review Secondary Literature

Based on your preliminary research, outline the major themes, movements, and questions that will structure your history of humanities.

Writing Humanities Step 1: Preliminary Research - Step 4: Step 1.4: Identify Key Themes and Questions

- Writing Humanities Step 1: Preliminary Research - Step 1: Step 1.1: Define the Scope
- Writing Humanities Step 1: Preliminary Research - Step 2: Step 1.2: Compile Primary Sources
- Writing Humanities Step 1: Preliminary Research - Step 3: Step 1.3: Review Secondary Literature
- Writing Humanities Step 1: Preliminary Research - Step 4: Step 1.4: Identify Key Themes and Questions

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Gather foundational knowledge and resources to understand the scope and depth of humanities history.

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