WELCOME TO NATIONAL HISTORY DAY 2023-24!
Introduction
NHD Theme
Selecting a Topic
Selecting a Category
Research
Primary vs. Secondary sources
Online Research Tips/Resources
Thesis Statement
Thesis Statement Example
Project Design
Counting Words, Citing Photographs and Citing Quotations
Process Paper/Annotated Bibligraphy
What Do I Turn In?
Grading Rubric and Category Rules
Judging
Project Examples
General Calendar
Student Advice
"Really think about your topic because personally I didn't like my topic at the end."
"Work on NHD during Winter Break."
"Don't do everything last minute. Work on it throughout the project, especially you bibliography."
"When you "Google" your topic, copy and paste the website to a Google Doc...balance time."
"Do NOT wait to construct your exhibit until the end. Build and plan it earlier."
"Don't wait until the last minute to do the project. It will put a lot of stress on you."
"Start the bibliography as soon as possible and keep track of your sources."
"Don't waste NHD class time!"
"Take it seriously. Don't waste time in class."
"Start your bibliography before Winter Break."
"Don't be afraid to ask for help or something else."
"Do not repeat information."
"Get the organizers done on time."
"When you go to UWGB use your time wisely."
"Pick a topic you like."
"Pick a topic that you enjoy researching and reading about."
"DO NOT procrastinate with NHD."
"Ask for help!"
"Make sure to keep track of all your sources. It may not seem important, but if you don't it will be very hard to do your bibliography."
"Use as much time as you can in History."
"It is easier to fix mistakes or add details when you have time on that part of the project."
"A board takes a while to make and put together. Give yourself enough time (more than you'd think) and triple check your font size."
"Don't procrastinate. Take it slow and steady."
"You should always save your sources so you're not scrambling at the end."
"Do not pick anything before the 1700's. Primary sources become hard to find and you need to spend a lot more time researching for credible sources."
"Think of how fun your topic actually is, so you aren't sick of it by the end."
"Make sure your work is quality."
"Don't waste your time."
Introduction
NHD Theme
Selecting a Topic
Selecting a Category
Research
Primary vs. Secondary sources
Online Research Tips/Resources
Thesis Statement
Thesis Statement Example
Project Design
Counting Words, Citing Photographs and Citing Quotations
Process Paper/Annotated Bibligraphy
What Do I Turn In?
Grading Rubric and Category Rules
Judging
Project Examples
General Calendar
Student Advice