This how-to guide was written by a teacher who won the American Book Award for her work in oral history. Like It Was gives clear, helpful advice on every step of the oral history process: using the tape recorder; conducting the interview; transcribing the interview; editing the manuscript; writing short pieces; writing full biographies; writing from multiple narratives; and presenting the results. It also includes an invaluable "How to Do Oral History in Classrooms" section and an annotated bibliography. Like It Was brings personal involvement to the study of history and provides a solid structure for the practice of writing.