Category: Professional Skills
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How to Find Historic Markers in Your State
Hey, Friend! Welcome back to another post. I’ve had a few people ask how I compile my list of historic markers for traveling so I figured I would make a blog post with my favorite resources. Let’s get started! Where to Find State Historical Society Markers Many state historical societies…
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What does a historian do?
Hey, friend! Welcome back to another post! Today, I want to talk about what exactly a historian does. Historians study the past, right? What I love about history though is it’s an evolving field with opportunities to do lots of different things. You can work with artifacts, research, write books,…
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4 Tips for Building Confidence in Public Speaking
Hey there, friend! Welcome! Today we’re discussing how to build confidence for public speaking events. If you’re like me, then public speaking doesn’t always come easy. It has taken me years of practice to feel comfortable talking in front of a crowd. So today, I am going to tell you…
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How to Conduct an Oral History
Hey there, friend! Today we are talking about oral history. What is oral history? How do I do oral history? Are oral histories valid sources? These are just a few of the topics we’ll cover! I didn’t actually study oral history while in school, I was fortunate to land an…
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