JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY
SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
1.	UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
EDUCATION ARTS WITH IT
1ST YEAR 1ST/2ND SEMESTER 2015/2016 ACADEMIC YEAR
MAIN CAMPUS/KISUMU LEARNING CENTER
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COURSE CODE: PHI 8100

COURSE TITLE:  RESEARCH METHODS IN HISTORY

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Instructions
1.	Answer question 1 (COMPULSORY) and any other 2 questions
2.	Candidates are advised not to write on the question paper
3.	Candidates must hand in their answer booklet to the invigilator while  
          the examination Room
1.Discuss the significance of "Background Reading" in research stating how and when it should be carried out. [20 Marks]
2.Using any theory of your choice, explain the significance of a theoretical framework in historical research proposal writing. [20 Marks]
3.Identify one form of qualitative research analysis and explain how it can be applied in historical research. [20 Marks]
4.Historical research depends on information on past events observed or reported by different individuals who may not be themselves historians. How would a historian deal with the issue of authenticity of information to write proper history? [20 Marks]
5.Using the research title given below, develop appropriate objectives and explaine research questions stating clearly how these fit within the given title. [20 Marks]
Title: "Historical examination of democratic transition in Kenya since Independence".