EXERCISE 1: MY PERSONAL ESSAY: WHY HISTORY?

Name Lovely Grace C. Duello Course & Sec BSBA Econ 2 _ Date August 23, 2022

To a maximum of 1-page read the materials posted for Week 1-3 ( print and AV)  Topic 1. In
your honest view on the study of History, what do you think is the significance of studying
history as an individual? What are the challenges and issues involved in the study of the past? 
How can the issues or challenges can be corrected or resolved?

The study of the past is referred to as "history." All the past events that have brought us
to where we are today are part of history. Through history, we can learn about previous eras,
people, even institutions, locations, and how technology was created and improved. History
also reveals the methods used by rulers to rule every nation. Individually, the significance of
studying history is in how it can enhance our comprehension of historical trends and events,
particularly those from the preceding century, allowing us to have a far deeper appreciation for
present events. History also enables us to study and comprehend past social interactions and
behaviors. We can better comprehend ourselves, other people, and our current circumstances
by studying history. By learning about the difficulties and lives of others, history helps people
develop empathy. But perhaps most importantly, history gives us the chance to correct our
mistakes. It helps us become better-informed citizens and learning about the past can even
cause people to reconsider their previous beliefs. We have the skills we need to be decent
citizens due in part to history.
Our perspectives of the past can be distorted or changed by several historical concerns.
The source and evidence are the most difficult and problematic aspects of researching the past.
The difficulty in maintaining sources and evidence makes it difficult for historians to
accurately reconstruct the past. When examining the past, sources and evidence are crucial
components to consider. It introduces students to important historical topics using sources and
evidence. Additionally, students discover that every piece of written history is founded on the
expectations of the author. As a result, when students read a perspective on history, they can
acknowledge the distinct meaning of the narrative and have direct interaction with historical
figures. Students may make sweeping generalizations based on scant or no evidence if there
are no clear ideas about how to treat the material.
Historical writings on some subjects could be hard to find since they've either been
misplaced or never existed in the first place. Depending on the topic and era you are
researching, you will need to look for various kinds of primary sources. You must determine
whether the source is a reliable account of an event or one that was written to impose a
particular view on you. You must think about who, where, and when something was developed
when searching for sources. This might be expressly stated in certain publications, while others
may make formal claims. Nowadays, by merely clicking a link, almost anything can be done
online. Every claim made on the internet is supported by evidence, so you can generally tell if
it is reliable or not. By conducting a previous web search on a subject, you can discover all
there is to know about it. However, if taught properly, history does not have to be boring, even
though some students find it to be so. To keep history interesting and engaging for learners, it
can be taught in a variety of methods. Students learn more efficiently when classes are more
interactive.