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This document provides an overview and guidelines for a National History Day project due in mid-January 2016. Students must research a historical topic related to the theme of "Exploration, Encounter, Exchange in History" using at least 10 sources, including 5 primary sources. They will write an annotated bibliography and thesis statement connecting their topic to the theme. Students will then present their findings in one of five categories: exhibit board, documentary, performance, website, or research paper. The completed project includes paperwork like a title page, bibliography, and process paper explaining topic choice and research. The project will be evaluated first at a school fair, then possibly at the county fair and awards ceremony.

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This document provides an overview and guidelines for a National History Day project due in mid-January 2016. Students must research a historical topic related to the theme of "Exploration, Encounter, Exchange in History" using at least 10 sources, including 5 primary sources. They will write an annotated bibliography and thesis statement connecting their topic to the theme. Students will then present their findings in one of five categories: exhibit board, documentary, performance, website, or research paper. The completed project includes paperwork like a title page, bibliography, and process paper explaining topic choice and research. The project will be evaluated first at a school fair, then possibly at the county fair and awards ceremony.

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National History Day Project Overview

Due Date: Mid-January 2016


The purpose of the NHD project is for you to learn about a historical topic related to the
theme and draw conclusions about the significance of your topic and its connection to
the theme. You will conduct primary and secondary research and then analyze &
interpret your research. Your findings will be presented though one of the categories
formats listed below. [Link]
1. Topic: Pick narrow history topic (> 25 years) that relates to the theme: "Exploration, Encounter, Exchange
in History. (Narrow: The Exchange of Disease: Encounters between Columbus Expeditions and Native
Americans, Broad: The Life of Columbus.)
2. Research & Bibliography:
A. Research: Use at least 10 different sources with at least 5 Primary sources.
Please use sources in addition to websites. (online versions of magazines, newspapers, etc. are not
considered websites.)
Start with the resources listed on your history classs website.
B. Annotated Bibliography: Use MLA format. [Link] [Link]
Annotations: 1. Explain how each source was used in your project.
2. Explain why each source is primary or secondary.
***Remember: Give credit to your sources, otherwise you are plagiarizing. Dont be a thief! ***
3. Thesis (Claim) Statement: Approximately one paragraph that introduces the topic and its significance (the
point that you are trying to prove.) The rest of the presentation includes supporting evidence that backs up your
thesis.
A good thesis statement:
Addresses a narrow topic
Explains the historical significance of the topic (Why is this important?)
Clearly connects the topic to the NHD theme "Exploration, Encounter, Exchange in History.
Should be located in an obvious place in your final presentation
4. Presentation: Your final presentation (project) will display your thesis, overview of topic, significance/impact
and theme relationship in a neat, creative, and accurate manner. The specific directions and rules for each
category are listed in the NHD Contest Rule Book starting on page 14.
A. Presentation Categories:
A. Exhibit Board
B. Documentary Movie
C. Performance (Play)
D. Website
E. Research Paper

Partner(s):
individual or group up to 3 people
individual or group up to 3 people
individual or group up to 5 people
individual or group up to 3 people
individual only

Parents Signature

Teacher and parent approval is REQUIRED to work in a group!


B. The Paperwork In addition to your presentation, you need to include the following paperwork with your project.
Title Page (Project Title, Category, Student Name)
Annotated bibliography: Alphabetically, list primary source citations first and all secondary citations after.
Process Paper (500 words or less)
Why did you choose this topic?
How did you conduct research for your topic?
Explain why you selected your presentation category and how you created your presentation.
How does your topic reflect Exploration, Encounter, Exchange in History?
School Fair: End of January 2016
County Fair: Saturday, February 20, 2016 Markham Woods Middle School 9:00 3:00
Awards Ceremony: Monday, February 29, 2016 at ESC School Board Room 5:30 7:00 PM.

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