The History Lab

The History Lab is a resource center for students studying, researching, and writing about the past. It is staffed by experienced graduate student instructors from the Department of History.

Through individual tutoring, the History Lab focuses on honing students’ abilities to form topics, conduct research, develop arguments, cite evidence, and write effectively. The Lab is equipped also to support challenges faced by English-language learners.

Let us help you with your paper or research project, no matter your stage in the process. Our staff will help you become a sharp, analytical thinker with strong communication skills.

The History Lab Resources

Student writing notes with a pen on notebook paper
(Photo by Jeff Miller / UW–Madison)

Any Project. Any Stage.

Visit the History Lab

  • 2279 Levy Hall, 2nd floor
  • Monday – Thursday, 9 am to 5 pm

How to Make a History Lab Appointment

Please read these instructions before making an appointment!

Schedule an appointment using Starfish.

Image of the History Lab service page in Starfish listing TA profiles.
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You will see a list of our current History Lab tutors and a “Schedule Appointment” button. Click on each tutor to learn more about their research interests. Please note that any tutor can help you with any class!

Once you select an available TA and appointment time, the confirmation screen will look like this:

Starfish scheduling detail screen.
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After you click “confirm,” please complete this brief intake form so that your History Lab TA has all the information they need to support your project. Even if you are returning to the History Lab for a follow up, we’d like you to complete this form for each scheduled appointment.