Poor reporting in a style that is dull and colorless, too
flowery or flippant, too persuasive or of the “soap-box” type, or
improper in usage
It is apparent that historical research is difficult and
demanding. The gathering of historical evidence requires long hours of careful
examination of such documents as court records, records of legislative bodies,
letters, diaries, official minutes of organizations, or other primary sources
of data. Historical research may involve traveling to distant places to examine
the necessary documents or relics. In fact, any significant historical study
would make demands that few students have the time, financial resources,
patience, or expertise to meet. For these reasons good historical studies are
not often attempted to meet academic degree requirements.
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