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

3. 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. If you would like your paper to be considered for regions or state, it must be submitted to your teacher by Friday, January 15, 2016.

4. 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. (Refer to nhd.org for additional rules)

5. 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 – may also include other exhibit items placed in front of board Use no more than 500 words Include a bibliography that includes primary sources – DO NOT ATTACH THIS TO BOARD! Include a process paper

6. Performance Category This is the “acting category” Have props and a script to go by 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 You must include a bibliography – must have primary sources Include a process paper

7. Documentary Category This is the film or PowerPoint, or Moviemaker category You will have a 10 minute time limit. You must include a process paper Must include a bibliography with primary sources – ON PAPER! DISCUSS RULES THAT YOUR TEACHER HAS ABOUT FLASH DRIVES, PLEASE!

8. Web Site Category National History Day will require web site projects to be created using the NHD web site editor. Check www.nhd.org, for all up-to-date information about the web site category and rules. This is not a good project for you if you have never created a Web Site before. You must upload using the information on nhd.org – no exceptions

9. 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. Four hard copies of the home page, a process paper, and an annotated bibliography will still be required for submission.

10. 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

11. Primary Sources 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.

12. Due Dates: Thursday, October 1– turn in parent/student signature strip Thursday, November 19– turn in topic and type of project that you will complete Friday, January 8– rough draft of historical paper, story board for documentary, web site, or exhibit, script for performance Friday, January 15- Historical Paper Due ∙ Wednesday, January 21 – Projects Due/Presentations – include bibliography and Process Paper TBA - Project Registration due to Mrs. Nobles (school- wide)- date based on due date to regional competition

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