Are you taking a history course at college or university? Do you know what the examiners are really looking for? Can you gather evidence effectively, weigh the historical arguments, and present a convincing case in person or on paper? This Studymate has been specially designed to help you build your critical and analytical skills as a history student. Follow the step-by-step advice in this practical guide, and discover how you can improve your performance as a history student in essays, seminars, projects, classes and examinations. Studymates promote effective learning by getting to grips with the principles of a subject, rather than trying to remember masses of detail. There are one minute summaries at the start of each chapter, and end of chapter support to assist progress.