Session 5: Thursday October 12, 2023
NHD Project Examples
How to Judge a History Day Entry
For more detailed information about the judging process see pages 15-17 of the National History Day Contest Rule Book.There are three evaluation criteria that judges are required to use when evaluating a project:
Historical Quality (80%)
Clarity of Presentation (20%)
Historical Quality is the most important aspect of any project. By taking on the role of a historian, students' work must be historically accurate. Judges look to see if an entry:
Clarity of Presentation refers to the audience's ability to understand your message. Can the judges easily find the thesis and the supporting evidence? It also encompasses the creativity and professional appearance of an entry. Judges look for:
Historical Quality (80%)
Clarity of Presentation (20%)
Historical Quality is the most important aspect of any project. By taking on the role of a historian, students' work must be historically accurate. Judges look to see if an entry:
- Provides analysis and interpretation that moves beyond a description or a book report.
- Demonstrates an understanding of historical context, showing how the topic is connected to what else was happening in the world.
- Has an annotated bibliography that shows a wide range and variety of sources.
- Demonstrates a balanced presentation of materials. Are viewpoints on both sides of an argument addressed?
- Uses available primary sources in an appropriate way to support the thesis or argument. Sources add value and do not only add more sources to a project.
Clarity of Presentation refers to the audience's ability to understand your message. Can the judges easily find the thesis and the supporting evidence? It also encompasses the creativity and professional appearance of an entry. Judges look for:
- A creative and original subject and presentation. What sets the project apart from other projects?
- Clearly written materials with correct grammar and spelling.
Judging Evaluation & Interview Forms:
2022nhdevaluationformsround1merged.pdf | |
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interviewing-guidelines-11-11-15-final.pdf | |
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