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1. Why write a history?
"Discovering our past teaches us about ourselves and about the people and places we see every day. By researching and writing about an aspect of local history we may uncover information about the past that we can’t read anywhere else..."
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2. Collecting information
Evidence 2.1
Interviews to collect Oral evidence 2.2
How to use a library 2.3
How to use the Internet 2.4
Groups 2.5
Making notes 2.6
Setting up a chronological table 2.7
Some aspects to explore 2.8

How to? More useful researching tips
Resources: Defining & using resources a
Using the internet as a resource: a detailed guide b

 

 


UNIT 5: An easy format to follow

Organising your information in a specific way will ensure that you have a uniform, simple format:

1.  Make note of an important date from your chronology.

2.  Note the personalities related to the date.

3. Name important events and heritage sites connected to the personalities and date.

4.  Record the sources of your research.

3. Writing and presenting your findings
3.1 Organise your material
3.2 Start writing
3.3 Give a talk
3.4 Stage a play
3.5 Present an exhibition
3.6 Compile a book, pamphlet or newsletter
3.7 Develop a tourist attraction in your area



4. Building an archive
4.1 Books
4.2 Images and graphics
4.3 Interviews



5. An easy format for you to follow
  Do your research in an orderly, uniform way

How to? More useful researching tips
a Oral History, People as Historical Sources - Interviewing Members of the Community by Claire Dyer
b Oral History, an educational tool for educators and learners by Sephai Mngqolo