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Way Back When Historians: How to be a historian (practical workshop)

Session Info:

What is history and what does a historian do? Why is it important?

With over fifteen years’ experience as consulting historians, Way Back When has a lot of tips to share for budding historians! Our aim is to inspire students to think about the past and why it is meaningful to them and to the broader community they live in.

In this workshop we will explore the work that we do as historians. We will take a hands-on approach with students, encouraging them to explore and examine historical sources, interpret and evaluate what are ‘good’ and ‘bad’ sources, and sharing tips and tricks on communicating history.

* What is history?

* Historical research – using archives, libraries, online sources and oral history interviews

* What are primary and secondary sources?

* How to communicate about the past – writing and presenting your research