2. Categories Historical Paper Exhibit Category Performance Category Documentary Category Web Site

3. Historical Paper

4. Historical Paper Category The text must be no less than 1,500 words and no more than 2,500 words Each word or number in the text of the paper counts as one word. This is an individual category Include a bibliography of sources. Primary sources must be included. No process paper required for this category. Historical papers are due Friday, January 17.

5. Historical Paper Category Papers must be typed computer printed, or legibly handwritten in ink on plain, white 8.5 x 11-inch paper with 1-inch margins on all sides. Pages must be numbered consecutively and double-spaced with writing on one side and with no more than 12 characters per inch or no less than 10-point type. Papers must be stapled in the top left corner and should not be enclosed in any cover or binder. The title page should have no illustrations. Four copies must be submitted. (Refer to nhd.org for additional rules)

6. Exhibit Category

7. Siege of Wounded Knee Appealing display to draw in the viewer

8. Exhibit Category This is like a Science Fair Project – Use a Triboard – not a poster board Make it colorful, neat, and include a lot of pictures, electronic media may be included (see rules) and other exhibit items placed in front of board Use no more than 500 words Written materials: title page, process paper and annotated bibliography

9. Performance Category

10. This is the “acting category” Have props and a script to go by Electronic media is permitted You have a 10 minute limit – you will be allowed 5 extra minutes to set up and 5 more minutes to take down the props Written materials: title page, process paper and annotated bibliography

11. Documentary

12. Documentary Category This is the film or PowerPoint, or Moviemaker category You will have a 10 minute time limit Must include acknowledgments and credits for all sources at end of presentation Written materials: title page, process paper and annotated bibliography THIS SHOULD BE UPLOADED TO SYNERGY.

13. Documentary Category A sample can be found at nhd.org, click on documentary category and then click on the example of a documentary entry or try clicking here (you must have Flash installed.) here

14. Web Site Category National History Day requires web site projects to be created using the NHD web site editor. May contain no more than 1,200 visible words. Annotated bibliography and process paper must be integrated into the site (do not count towards word count) and no papers will be submitted May use no more than 100MB of file space Multimedia clips no longer than 45 sec.

15. Web Site Category To participate in the web site category, students will need to build their sites on NHD’s Web Portal. To be clear: STUDENTS MUST GO THROUGH THE NHD PORTAL TO ACCESS THE NHD WEB SITE EDITOR – THEY CANNOT GO DIRECTLY TO WEEBLY.COM.

16. Process Paper No more than 500 words This is like your science fair log All projects except Historical Paper requires a Process Paper During the Process Paper you must explain: a. how you chose your topic b. how you conducted your research c. how you selected your presentation category d. how your project relates to the National History Day theme

17. Primary Sources

18. Each project must include primary sources. A primary source is written or produced in the time period that you are investigating. Primary sources are materials directly related to a topic by time or participation. Primary sources include letters, speeches, diaries, newspaper articles from the time, oral history interviews, documents, photographs, artifacts, or anything else that provides first-hand accounts about a person or event.

19. Due Dates

20. Due Dates: Fri., Oct. 3– turn in parent/student signature strip Fri., Nov. 1– turn in topic and type of project that you will complete Fri., Dec. 6 – turn in at least 2 primary and 2 secondary sources Fri., Jan. 10 – rough draft of historical paper, story board for documentary, web site, or exhibit, script for performance Fri., Jan. 17 - Historical Paper Due ∙ Thurs., Jan. 30 – Projects Due/Present Projects – include bibliography and Process Paper (Make sure to upload projects to Synergy).

21. Grading Each of these deadlines will equal a grade. Projects will be judged and your project may be selected to represent our school in the regional and/or state competitions. The regional competition will be at Fort Valley State on March 3. You are strongly encouraged to refer to www.nationalhistoryday.org for further details www.nationalhistoryday.org

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