CV Formatting Questions

[azerej21]

Hi guys,

 

I'm applying to PhD programs in Sociology. However, I was a double major during undergrad and have an honors thesis in soc. and an honors thesis in history. Under the "thesis" section of my cv, should I just mention sociology or do I include both? If I do the former, is it okay to just put the history thesis under "research experience"? 

 

Also, under "relevant coursework" do I list courses for both majors?

 

Lastly, would someone be willing to look it over? 

 

Thanks!

[azerej21]

Another question: I presented two papers at a small, local conference at my college twice, but it's not like the papers are published/going to be published. Can I still include this under "presentations"? 

[azerej21]

Oops. Posted in the wrong sub-forum sorry sorry. 

Edited November 27, 2014 by azerej21

[fuzzylogician]

There is more than one correct way to do this, but I would say:

- list both theses in the same place. If you have a "thesis" section, that is where they should both go. 

- list only courses that are relevant under "relevant coursework." My guess is that this means all your courses in Sociology, and perhaps some small selection of History classes, depending on what classes you took and what your specialty in Sociology is going to be. If there is nothing relevant, don't list anything. The adcom can see what classes you took on your transcript, and you don't want to obscure the relevant stuff with irrelevant stuff. 

- list both of your conference presentations under a "presentations" heading. You don't need to have a paper coming out of the conference to be able to list the presentation on your CV. 

[azerej21]

Thank you so much!

 

Is someone willing to look over my cv?