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TIPS for Creating a GREAT History Day Project
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ResearchHow much is enough? Vary sourcesStep away from the computerTo interview or not to interviewDifferent points of view
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Not your “ordinary” history project
YOU are the historianYour analysis
Why does your topic matter?
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Theme
Your project must be clearly tied to the 2016 theme
Need to tie to at least 1 of the “E”s
Don’t be afraid to “hit over the head” with the theme.
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ProjectsFive categories
Stay true to the category
Don’t try to get around rules
Simple and clear is best
Choose the correct category for your topic
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Exhibits
• Use readable fonts
• Neat & clean
• Use appropriate colors & design for topic
• Don’t overuse primary source quotes
• Use subtitles to organize information
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PapersA good paper has a beginning, middle and conclusion.
Watch out for grammatical and spelling errors.
Read your paper out loud.
Be careful of super long quotes
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Websites
Need visual interest
Video & audio clips should have a purpose
Color and subtitles can help organize material
Don’t overuse primary source quotes
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DocumentaryNeed visuals!Volume is steadyMusic is a backgroundSmooth transitionsFrame shotsDon’t use same footage over & overInterview not required
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PerformanceNot a talking lectureNo speed talkingDon’t stay rooted to 1 spotGood idea to portray more than 1 characterSmooth costume changesYou don’t need a huge backdropPractice!
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Final Thoughts• Thesis
• When choosing what to include, think, is this vital to my argument?
• Include YOUR analysis of why your topic matters
• Have others look at your project