TIPS for Creating a GREAT History Day Project
ResearchHow much is enough? Vary sourcesStep away from the computerTo interview or not to interviewDifferent points of view
Not your “ordinary” history project
YOU are the historianYour analysis
Why does your topic matter?
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.
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
Exhibits
• Use readable fonts
• Neat & clean
• Use appropriate colors & design for topic
• Don’t overuse primary source quotes
• Use subtitles to organize information
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
Websites
Need visual interest
Video & audio clips should have a purpose
Color and subtitles can help organize material
Don’t overuse primary source quotes
DocumentaryNeed visuals!Volume is steadyMusic is a backgroundSmooth transitionsFrame shotsDon’t use same footage over & overInterview not required
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!
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
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