Pay to write history presentation

Leave adequate space on your notes to jot down additional thoughts or observations before and during your presentation. This is also helpful when writing down your thoughts in response to a question or to remember a multi-part question [remember to have a pen with you when you give your presentation].

Most work full time. Although most historian positions require a master’s degree, some research positions require a doctoral degree. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree may qualify for some entry-level positions, but most will find jobs in different fields. The median annual wage for historians was $63,100 in May 2020.

Summarize your draft into key points to write on your presentation slides and/or note cards and/or handout. Prepare your visual aids. Rehearse your presentation and practice getting the presentation completed within the time limit given by your professor. Ask a friend to listen and time you. Capture your listeners’ attention.

The abstract committee does not need to be reminded of the grand sweep of history in order to contextualize your topic. Place your topic specifically within the historiography. The samples below represent the five highest scoring samples submitted to the selection committee for the ninth annual graduate student history conference, 2012-2013.