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Duties and Tasks
Historians may perform the following tasks: - examine, assess and interpret evidence of past events by consulting and studying the works of other historians and researchers; by using sources of information such as archives, diaries, manuscripts, reports, statistics, artefacts, letters, newspapers, magazines and journals; and by interviewing people
- organise the information, check it for accuracy, interpret details, suggest theories and make conclusions
- present findings and conclusions through reports, the media, journal articles, books, lectures and museum exhibitions
- act as an adviser or consultant to government, commercial and private organisations, societies, churches and individuals
- perform research and/or teach at institutions such as universities and schools.
Specialisations
Historians usually specialise in a particular geographical region or period of time and study aspects such as politics, culture, law, ideas, economics or sociology. Many history graduates find careers in other areas such as teaching, the media, the heritage industry, libraries, museums, archives, advertising, business and public administration.
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