Historical investigation

Historical investigation

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For the tasks you will need to complete you have been given the freedom to research almost anything you like within your area of study. Be sure to choose something that interests you, and that will provide you with enough material to develop a meaningful investigation.

Be sure to get your teachers approval for your chosen historical investigation.

The topic you choose to study:

  • must focus on the fundamental historiographical concepts and issues of HSC History

  • may be developed from a case study but should cover substantially different content

  • must not overlap significantly with the examinable content of any other School Certificate or Higher School Certificate course.

Try to choose a topic which:

  • you are interested in learning more about

  • has adequate information available for research

  • you may have a family connection to

  • you are confident in investigating

  • is appropriate and respectful of others.