Deep Historical Article Research
Budget: $10 – $30 USD
I need a meticulous researcher who can trawl online newspaper archives and surface international historical articles for a larger research project I am compiling. The focus is strictly on past coverage—no current-events material—so you will be diving into resources such as ProQuest Historical Newspapers, Gale Primary Sources, Google News Archive, Chronicling America, or any other reputable database you already know well. The article was removed under EU law.
Scope
• Identify and retrieve articles that illuminate key historical moments or trends spanning different countries.
• Supply full-text copies (PDF or high-resolution image) along with the original publication details: newspaper title, date, page, and a working URL or database citation.
• Create a brief annotation for each piece (2–3 sentences) explaining why it is relevant and noting any notable perspectives or biases.
Acceptance criteria
1. All items must come from recognised newspaper outlets published in the early 2000's
2. Minimum of 25 unique articles from at least five separate countries.
3. Citations must follow Chicago style.
4. A simple spreadsheet index and a folder of article files constitute final delivery.
If you already have archive access credentials, please mention which platforms you can leverage; otherwise, indicate how you plan to source pay-walled material. Clarity, thorough documentation, and respect for copyright are essential.
Scope
• Identify and retrieve articles that illuminate key historical moments or trends spanning different countries.
• Supply full-text copies (PDF or high-resolution image) along with the original publication details: newspaper title, date, page, and a working URL or database citation.
• Create a brief annotation for each piece (2–3 sentences) explaining why it is relevant and noting any notable perspectives or biases.
Acceptance criteria
1. All items must come from recognised newspaper outlets published in the early 2000's
2. Minimum of 25 unique articles from at least five separate countries.
3. Citations must follow Chicago style.
4. A simple spreadsheet index and a folder of article files constitute final delivery.
If you already have archive access credentials, please mention which platforms you can leverage; otherwise, indicate how you plan to source pay-walled material. Clarity, thorough documentation, and respect for copyright are essential.
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