A number of criteria may be used to evaluate the adequacy of
historical research. The following are the major points to evaluate such researches:
1. Has the problem been defined clearly? Is the problem capable
of solution? Is it the competence of the investigator?
2. Are the data of a primary nature available in sufficient
completeness to provide a solution or has there been over dependence on
secondary or unverifiable source?
3. Has the dependability of the data been adequately
established? Has the relevance of the data been adequately explored ?
4. Does the author display adequate mastery of his data and
insight into their relative significance? Does he display adequate historical perspective?
Does he maintain his objectivity? Does he see the relationship between his data
and other historical facts?
5. Does the style of writing attract as well as inform? Does the
report make a contribution on the basis of newly discovered data or new
interpretation? Does it reflect scholarliness?
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