Historical Quality (60%)
- Historical accuracy
- Historical context
- Analysis and interpretation
- Use of available primary sources
- Wide research
- Balanced research
Relation to Theme (20%)
- Clearly relates to theme
- Demonstrates significance of topic in history and draws conclusions
- "Your project should be able to answer the all-important question of 'So what?' Why was your topic important, and why should we study or understand its effects today?" (Source: NHD 2016 Theme Sheet)
Clarity of Presentation (20%)
- Presentation, written materials are original, clear, appropriate, organized and articulate
- Entry is organized; visual impact is appropriate to topic
Also see the category-specific instructions and judging criteria
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