Historical research refers to an objective and systematic location as well as evaluation of evidence in establishment of facts and drawing of conclusions on matters relating to the past events. This therefore involves a critical inquiry and probe of pat events in order to develop representations which are reliable for future reference as well as formulation of faithful representations. Historical research therefore entails studying sources and other documents related to the topic of study in order to find the relevant facts and policies as well as applying them in retrieving more information relating to the topic of study. This helps in achieving a better comprehension of the themes under study as well as presenting facts, policies and problems under topic of study. Historical research involves the attempts to arrive at the conclusions which are related to the past events as well as prediction of the past events (Brundage, 2013). This therefore involves an analytical branch of research. It therefore characterized by identification of the topic of which studies the past events, systematic collection of data as well as detailed analysis of such data in order to present it for future decision making and references. The primary and secondary sources of information are carefully reviewed in order to present facts and information relating to the topic of study.
Systematic collection of data as well as objective evaluation of such data is done using special techniques as well as presentation of facts and ideas relating to the topic of research. Criticism of such sources is done in reviewing the literature which enables determination of validity and reliability of the sources of data in different ways. It also entails the synthesis of such sources in order to enhance their suitability in presenting facts and ideas necessary in formulation of the historic events. Historical research therefore aims at providing information and comprehension of the policy and legal events.
In the context of the purpose of historical research, it serves the purpose of enabling the educationists to provide solutions to the contemporary problems which resulted from the past. This therefore helps in reforming the education sector by solving the historical problems. It also serves the purpose of sensitizing the individuals about the mistakes done in the past and thereby providing solutions as well as ways of correcting such problems. This therefore made it easier to identify the misguided practices in the past as well as providing corrective measures to such problems.
Historical research also serves the purpose of helping to predict the future events as well as preventing problems which may happen in the future. The studies on the pasts are also essential in understanding the factors or causes of the current problems as well as ways of modifying such trends for better living in the future. This also enables the researcher to identify how the past and current events influence the future life of the people (Chapman, 2008).
Historical research also enables re-evaluating data in the context of selected theories, hypothesis and generalization which are formulated about the past. The prevailing relationship among the previous and present cultures is also emphasized and revitalized in order to enhance future interaction of the people in the research. The development of educational practices and theories is also formulated in detail.
Characteristics of historical research:
Historical research is characterized by a smooth flow of facts and data in a manner that the history of trends can be traced in a systematic manner. The personalities and ideas which influenced such historic events are fully analyzed in detail so as to represent the most important details in history. Historical research also involves discovery of already existing data in order to present the facts and ideas necessary for future references. It is also analytical in the sense that it uses the logical induction. It also put much emphasis on events, movements, issues and concepts relating to the past.
In the context of literature review, the use of both the primary and secondary sources is very essential in identification as well as discovery of facts which are very essential in gathering the past facts and concepts necessary in evaluation of the current conditions affecting the lives of the people in the current life(Gibbons,2012). The secondary sources are very crucial with respect to historical research in order to present the relevant facts and information. Evaluation of the materials
Much of the time in conducting historical research involves the process of collecting and reading the research material collected, and writing the manuscript from the data collected. The researcher often goes back-and-forth between collecting, reading, and writing.
The materials used in conducting the research historically needs to be evaluated. This will touch on their effectiveness and efficiency. The liability if the materials used often may have inefficient in that they depict the essence of showing the content and the quality of the work presented. The evaluation process in the historical research process is efficient and the resources that have been used over time are underway. The materials used in the evaluation include the process. The variables that can be used in the evaluation could include the age, sex, and the outcome of the data that needs to be synthesized. In every perspective the process off evaluation helps in the data interpretation and ensures that the data used in the historical research are put in comparison with previous findings.
The evaluation of the materials will enhance the achievement or review on the progress of trying to achieve the set objectives, in establishing the differences in typical versus the typical and problematic ones help in the evaluation of the materials. The evaluation however points on the critical areas in identifying the key factors that act independently from others.
Data synthesis
In the context that the research is concerned with the research encounters shows the varying steps in the analysis of the variables. Based on the data collected earlier as explained by the literature review in the research the data depicts a varying data with the cohort. The discrepancy of the data collected is way of being inexperienced and showing the cognitive social and emotional development that tends to influence of describe their encounters as they grow. Methodological process suggested to aid in making the useful in expounding the process of the synthesizing of the work to be done (Lovat, 2012). The processes are age appropriate and call for the support in performing the research in question. Each of the qualitative data collected depict a difference in the characteristics. The synthesis of the data that is collected is subjected to the keen analysis in viewing the effectiveness and reliability. The hypothesis that was laid are tested and looked into to come up with conclusions that would describe the historical research. In the process of the data sampling depending on the method used during the collection of the information is subject to scrutiny. Every aspect of the statistical and scholarly research used should be up to standard.
The data collected need synthesis as there are differing interpretations concerning the entire process of showing. The use of the observation techniques, questionnaires and survey methods give differing outcomes, a more accurate result can be gathered in the process as the data indicates the effectiveness. The process of coding is effective technique that enhances the process of demarcation of the data and the effectiveness of the associated research segments. Data synthesis aid in the way the report would look like. The report that will summarize the work content in brief and states the accuracy of the data is presented.
Report preparation or preparation of the narrative exposition
The end result of the process of conducting a historical research based on the synthesis of the data and the synopsis of the qualitative data collected in which the central point of the matter allows the person to us the finding and be able to interpret them with ease. The lack of equity in the distribution of the resources one of the influencing factors. The most challenging scenario occurs in the presentation of data that looks into the analysis of the differing results collected. In the report the final outcome is put into place by ensuring that the outcome is well spelt and the suggested strategies that could be adopted which will help in formulation of policies. The report touches on the important information during the research process. The report captures the key areas giving the final report put in a narrative manner. Basically the historical research concerns little use of quantitative data in the description and the key analysis of ensuring that all the concepts are highlighted.
Works Cited
Brundage, Anthony. Going to the Sources: A Guide to Historical Research and Writing. N.p., 2013. Print.
Chapman, Bert. Space Warfare and Defense: A Historical Encyclopedia and Research Guide. Santa Barbara, Calif: ABC-CLIO, 2008. Print.
Gibbons, Tony, and Emily Sutherland. Integrity and Historical Research. New York: Routledge, 2012. Print.
Lovat, Terry. Women in Islam: Reflections on Historical and Contemporary Research. Dordrecht: Springer, 2012. Print.
