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Cheverus National History Day (NHD) Information


The following is a summary of information concerning Cheverus’ participation in National History Day.

For complete information, link to:
National History Day home page
Maine NHD home page


Key Dates

About National History Day

Theme

Sample Topics

Contest Categories

Contest Guide

Process Paper Requirement

Judging Criteria

Printable version of NHD Informtion


Judging Criteria

Historical Quality (60%)
The most important aspect of your entry is its historical quality. You should ask yourself the following questions to help you focus on your historical analysis:

  • Is my entry historically accurate?
  • Does my entry provide analysis and interpretation of the historical data rather than just a description?
  • Does my entry demonstrate an understanding of the historical context?
  • Does my annotated bibliography demonstrate wide research?
  • Does my entry demonstrate a balanced presentation of materials?
  • Does my entry demonstrate use of available primary sources?.

Clarity of Presentation (20%)
Although historical quality is most important, your entry must be presented in an effective manner. You should ask yourself the following questions to help you focus on your presentation:

  • Is my entry original, creative, and imaginative, in subject and presentation?
  • Is my written material written material clear, grammatical, and correctly spelled?
  • Is my entry well-organized
  • Do I display stage presence in a performance?
  • Is the visual material I present clear?
  • Do I understand and properly use all my equipment?

Relation to Theme (20%)
Your entry must clearly explain the relation of your topic to the annual National History Day theme. You should ask yourself the following questions to help focus your topic on the theme and its significance:

  • How does my topic relate to the theme? Why is my topic important?
  • How is my topic significant in history in relation to the National History Day theme?
  • How did my topic influence history
  • How did the events and atmosphere (social, economic, political, and cultural aspects) of my topic's time period influence my topic in history?


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