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The first column addresses resources . The second is a guide to the research process ; in other words, it is a recommended route to tackle your research. The third deals with citations and annotations .
National History Day
Choosing a Topic
Choosing a Topic: Frontiers in History with Dr. Prithi Kanakamedala View from 5:34, but especially from 10:59-16:54
Topic Ideas
Minnesota History Day's Topics List
Master Topic List Assembled by the Minnesota Historical Society
Brooklyn Public Library's Student Resources for NHD
Digital Public Library of America
Womens History's National History Day Guide
Smithsonian Learning Lab
Sources for Research
Gale Databases
NHD's List of Student Resources
Primary Resources
The Gilder Lehrman's Institute of American History
Library of Congress Digital Collections
New York Public Library's Digital Collections
The Museum of City of New York Digital Collections
New York State Archives
Gale's Primary Source Archives
Biographical Resources
1. select a topic.
Questions to Narrow Your Topic Test out and narrow your selected topic by using this editable PDF from NHD.
From Topic to Historical Argument Reread this part of the NHD manual to clarify how to convert your topic to a historical argument. Model your work after the example given and have a working thesis. It is still flexible and subject to change as you accumulate your research and develop your ideas.
Minnesota History Day Topic and Theme WS Use this worksheet to help you connect topic and theme
2. Asking Questions
Research Question Starters Research is inquiry-driven. It is only as good as your questions are. Use this handout to learn to know what kinds of questions to ask when researching.
3. Start with Secondary Sources
Brittanica High School Build background knowledge by using general sources like encyclopedias (yes, even Wikipedia). Scan and note keywords to use in your primary resource searches.
4. Primary Sources
The Museum of the City of New York's Analyzing Primary Sources WS Also, be sure to take careful notes (e.g. original paraphrasing except for exact phrasings for direct quotes. Note any arising questions, as well). Also, use a citation tool to keep track of all of your sources AS you research.
5. Organize Findings
Outline Template One possible way to organize your findings. Use the sample as it would pertain to you and the number of points you have.
6. Solidify Your Working Thesis
Minnesota History Day's Thesis Statement WS Solidify your working statement into a final thesis statement using this worksheet as a guide.
What is an Annotated Bibliography?
NHD (The direct link to their directions)
NHD's Recommended Citation Tool
NoodleTools
Credits vs. Captions
Minnesota History Day Handout on Citations vs. Captions
NHD 2023: Topic Selection, Research, Sources & More
Students, we have compiled a big list of resources to help you dig deep into National History Day (NHD) projects.
Understanding NHD Projects
Read the Contest Rule Book carefully. English | Spanish
Watch the NHD Contest Rules video .
rules video
project checklist
evaluation form
Ask an NEH Expert videos 2017 | 2018
virtual exhibit guidelines
virtual performance submissions
NHDWebCentral ® website builder
NHDWebCental FAQs
NHDWebCental instructions & videos
Scroll though the Contest FAQ .
Watch the Evaluation Forms video .
Review the CMHF “Students Become Historians” PowerPoint .
View award-winning projects from previous contests .
Ask your teacher if they have examples of high-quality student projects from previous years.
Exploring the theme
Each year NHD chooses a particular theme that must be the focus of student projects. Before doing anything else, make sure you understand the theme.
Read the 2023 Theme Book— Frontiers in History: People, Places, Ideas .
Watch the 2023 Theme Introduction Video on YouTube or Vimeo .
Discuss how the theme of Frontiers in History relates to people, places, events, technologies, and issues you’ve learned about earlier this year and in previous years and make a list of topics that interest you.
Free write about what the theme means to you personally or to someone you know.
Complete the NHD 2023 Theme Graphic Organizer . fillable PDF
Investigating & narrowing topic choices
Review the CMHF History Fair and You handout.
Flip through newspaper and magazine articles about current events that you find interesting or concerning and then consider the historical and local angles to those topics. (Remember, your project may not be about a current event.)
Browse through a history textbook.
Check out local and state historical sites, museums and websites.
Search the Primary Source Nexus for additional topic ideas (from the top menu bar, right).
Watch the Thinkport Inquiry Kits for History Day Students video to get some ideas.
Historical Thinking Skills, Part 3: Evidence, Counter-Evidence, and Arguments NHD video
Historical Thinking Skills, Part 4: Organizing an Argument NHD video
Historical Argumentation for Students 2022 NHD video
Navigating the Historical Argumentation Webinar Series
Organize Your Argument (.pdf)
Argumentation Plan (.docx)
Building an Argument
Writing and Editing
Every NHD Student Is a Writer video
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Project Example
Get inspired by NHD projects submitted in previous years’ contests.
Disclaimer: These projects are presented for illustrative purposes only and serve as an example. It may not adhere to the NHD Contest Rule Book’s latest rules, guidelines, or best practices. Consult the Contest Rule Book for accurate and up-to-date information for each contest category.
Documentary Project Example 4: Wade in the Water: How African Americans Got Back Into the Pool
Documentary Project Example 3: “¡Sί Se Puede!” How the United Farm Workers Grape Boycott Broke Barriers for Social Movements
Performance Project Example 4: The Northern Dream
Performance Project Example 3: “Deeds, Not Words”: How Emmeline Pankhurst Expanded the Frontier of Women’s Rights
Exhibit Project Example 4: Window to the Universe: How the Hubble Space Telescope Revolutionized the Study of Astronomy
Exhibit Project Example 3: Norman Borlaug and the Green Revolution: a New Frontier in Agriculture
Paper Project Example 4: The Founding Fathers of Military Medicine: How Hammond, Letterman, and the U.S. Sanitary Commission Crossed a Medical Frontier through Policy and Organizational Reforms
Paper Project Example 3: A “Social Frontier”: Boy Scouts, Progressive Education, and the Turner Thesis
Website Project Example 4: Nidoto Nai Yoni, “Let It Not Happen Again”: Navigating Belonging in the Frontier of Japanese American Identity
Website Project Example 3: A Geopolitical Frontier: The Aleutian Islands, Home of the Unangax^ People
Website Project Example 2: PARC v. Pennsylvania: Pioneering the Right to Education for Children with Cognitive Impairments
Website Project Example 1: Communication Through Cartoons
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Materials. Example #1 Thesis Statement Examples (112 words) During WWI, W.H.R. Rivers served in the British Expeditionary Force as a General, where he observed the symptoms of stricken soldiers. As an accomplished psychiatrist, Rivers concluded that the symptoms displayed were psychological in nature. Based on his observations, Rivers developed ...
PDF The Development Process of a Thesis Statement
A thesis statement is a central thought that holds your entire National History Day (NHD) project together. In the beginning, we like to call this a working thesis, because as you gather your research, this thought can evolve. By the time you present your NHD project, however, you should have a concrete thesis that is supported by evidence.
How To Write A Thesis Statement For NHD
Tips on how to write a strong thesis statement for an NHD project. Includes the basics of the function of a thesis as well as some examples of what makes an ...
LibGuides: National History Day: Process Paper & Thesis
From NHD website: Develop a Thesis Statement NHD projects should do more than just tell a story. Every exhibit, performance, documentary, paper and website should make a point about its topic. To do this, you must develop your own argument of the historical impact of the person, event, pattern or idea you are studying. The point you make is ...
PDF The Thesis Statement
The Thesis Statement: A thesis statement is a central thought that holds your entire National History Day (NHD) project together. You'll craft your thesis statement as an answer to your research question. In the beginning, we like to refer to your thesis as a working thesis, because as you gather your research, this statement can evolve. By ...
PDF The Thesis Statement
The Thesis Statement: A thesis statement is a central thought that holds your entire National History Day (NHD) project together. In the beginning, we like to call this a working thesis, because as you gather your research, this thought can evolve. By the time you present your NHD project, however, you should have a concrete thesis that is ...
Developing Your Thesis
A good thesis statement: Addresses a narrow topic. Is an informed opinion. Explains what you believe to be the historical significance of your topic. Connects the topic the the NHD theme. A thesis statement is: Not a question. Not a list. Not vague. A thesis statement is not the same thing as a research question. Your research questions guide ...
Thesis
Thesis Examples. Thesis Statement Example One: The International Olympic Games offer athletes an opportunity to be exposed to new cultures, ideas and people. Thesis Statement Example Two: State your claim about your topic, followed by example (s) of exploration, encounter and exchange. The Olympic Games offer the participants the ability to ...
DOCX Sample Statements: Do's and Don'ts
A thesis statement is a central thought that holds your entire National History Day (NHD) project together. You'll craft your thesis statement as an answer to your "research question." In the beginning, we like to refer to your thesis as a "working thesis", because as you gather your research, this statement can evolve. ...
Teacher Toolkit—Introducing NHD
NHD Thesis Statement Construction (Google) Stronger & Clearer: Thesis Statement Analysis (Google) Thesis Statements Slide Presentation (Google Slides) Sacramento County Office of Education. NHD-CA P.O. Box 269003 Sacramento, CA 95826. Contact Us [email protected]
PDF National History Day Historical Papers What is a Historical Paper?
The National History Day Rulebook provides specific formatting guidelines for paper entries. Pay special attention to the following requirements: • Papers must be typed, computer printed, or legibly handwritten in ink. • Papers must include a process paper. • Print papers on plain, white 8.5 x 11-inch paper with 1-inch margins on all sides.
LibGuides: National History Day: Creating a Thesis Statement
A thesis statement is a concise statement that summarizes the main point or argument of an essay, research paper, or any other academic writing. It usually appears at the end of the introduction paragraph and provides the reader with a clear understanding of what the writer is trying to argue or prove in their paper.
NHD 2023-2024
5. Organize Findings. Outline Template. One possible way to organize your findings. Use the sample as it would pertain to you and the number of points you have. 6. Solidify Your Working Thesis. Minnesota History Day's Thesis Statement WS. Solidify your working statement into a final thesis statement using this worksheet as a guide.
Thesis Statement
A good thesis statement... Presents a clear, original, and interesting argument. Can be proven or supported by research. Introduces the arguments you will use to support your claim. A good NHD thesis statement also... Addresses a narrow topic that interests you. Connects that topic with the theme. Is easy to understand even for someone who ...
NHD 2023: Topic Selection, Research, Sources & More
Exploring the theme. Each year NHD chooses a particular theme that must be the focus of student projects. Before doing anything else, make sure you understand the theme. Read the 2023 Theme Book— Frontiers in History: People, Places, Ideas. Watch the 2023 Theme Introduction Video on YouTube or Vimeo.
Thesis Statement
The Thesis Creator; NHD Chicago Thesis Statement graphic organizer (only use the first page) Sample Thesis Statements Here I Stand: Paul Robeson's Legacy of Leadership Paul Robeson's resounding voice could never be silenced. Throughout his extraordinary career as an artist and activist, he forged a rich legacy of fearless, dedicated, and ...
Project Example Archives
Get inspired by NHD projects submitted in previous years' contests. Disclaimer: These projects are presented for illustrative purposes only and serve as an example. It may not adhere to the NHD Contest Rule Book's latest rules, guidelines, or best practices. Consult the Contest Rule Book for accurate and up-to-date information for each contest category.
Thesis statement
What is a "thesis statement"? Your thesis statement is the foundation of your project. It will guide all the work that you will do on your project. Basically, a thesis is an argument... YOUR ARGUMENT! It presents a point that YOU want to prove about your topic. It shows YOUR opinion or beliefs about a particular issue. A good thesis statement...
Sample Thesis Statement For NHD
The document discusses writing an effective thesis statement for a National History Day (NHD) project. It notes that crafting a thesis statement requires meticulous research, critical thinking, and concisely communicating a central argument. Students must analyze historical sources to construct a compelling argument in their thesis. One challenge is determining the most relevant information ...
PDF What Do I Have to Do to Finish My NHD Paper?
NHD Paper Category Rule A1: Your paper must be your original creation, research, and analysis, and it must be grammatically correct. NHD Paper Category Rule A2: Historical Papers must be no less than 1,500 and no more than 2,500 words in length. Each word or number in the text of the paper counts as one word. THIS INCLUDES: text, captions, and
NHD Sample Thesis Statements
Nhd Sample Thesis Statements - Free download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. The document provides guidance on writing a strong thesis statement for a National History Day (NHD) project. It explains that a thesis statement requires deep understanding of the topic, critical thinking, and the ability to clearly articulate an argument.
Thesis Statement Examples For NHD
Thesis Statement Examples for Nhd - Free download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. The document provides guidance on writing an effective thesis statement for a National History Day project. It discusses how crafting a strong thesis can be challenging but important for the project. It recommends seeking assistance from a writing service that can help students ...
How to Write an NHD Thesis Statement
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Materials. Example #1 Thesis Statement Examples (112 words) During WWI, W.H.R. Rivers served in the British Expeditionary Force as a General, where he observed the symptoms of stricken soldiers. As an accomplished psychiatrist, Rivers concluded that the symptoms displayed were psychological in nature. Based on his observations, Rivers developed ...
A thesis statement is a central thought that holds your entire National History Day (NHD) project together. In the beginning, we like to call this a working thesis, because as you gather your research, this thought can evolve. By the time you present your NHD project, however, you should have a concrete thesis that is supported by evidence.
Tips on how to write a strong thesis statement for an NHD project. Includes the basics of the function of a thesis as well as some examples of what makes an ...
From NHD website: Develop a Thesis Statement NHD projects should do more than just tell a story. Every exhibit, performance, documentary, paper and website should make a point about its topic. To do this, you must develop your own argument of the historical impact of the person, event, pattern or idea you are studying. The point you make is ...
The Thesis Statement: A thesis statement is a central thought that holds your entire National History Day (NHD) project together. You'll craft your thesis statement as an answer to your research question. In the beginning, we like to refer to your thesis as a working thesis, because as you gather your research, this statement can evolve. By ...
The Thesis Statement: A thesis statement is a central thought that holds your entire National History Day (NHD) project together. In the beginning, we like to call this a working thesis, because as you gather your research, this thought can evolve. By the time you present your NHD project, however, you should have a concrete thesis that is ...
A good thesis statement: Addresses a narrow topic. Is an informed opinion. Explains what you believe to be the historical significance of your topic. Connects the topic the the NHD theme. A thesis statement is: Not a question. Not a list. Not vague. A thesis statement is not the same thing as a research question. Your research questions guide ...
Thesis Examples. Thesis Statement Example One: The International Olympic Games offer athletes an opportunity to be exposed to new cultures, ideas and people. Thesis Statement Example Two: State your claim about your topic, followed by example (s) of exploration, encounter and exchange. The Olympic Games offer the participants the ability to ...
A thesis statement is a central thought that holds your entire National History Day (NHD) project together. You'll craft your thesis statement as an answer to your "research question." In the beginning, we like to refer to your thesis as a "working thesis", because as you gather your research, this statement can evolve. ...
NHD Thesis Statement Construction (Google) Stronger & Clearer: Thesis Statement Analysis (Google) Thesis Statements Slide Presentation (Google Slides) Sacramento County Office of Education. NHD-CA P.O. Box 269003 Sacramento, CA 95826. Contact Us [email protected]
The National History Day Rulebook provides specific formatting guidelines for paper entries. Pay special attention to the following requirements: • Papers must be typed, computer printed, or legibly handwritten in ink. • Papers must include a process paper. • Print papers on plain, white 8.5 x 11-inch paper with 1-inch margins on all sides.
A thesis statement is a concise statement that summarizes the main point or argument of an essay, research paper, or any other academic writing. It usually appears at the end of the introduction paragraph and provides the reader with a clear understanding of what the writer is trying to argue or prove in their paper.
5. Organize Findings. Outline Template. One possible way to organize your findings. Use the sample as it would pertain to you and the number of points you have. 6. Solidify Your Working Thesis. Minnesota History Day's Thesis Statement WS. Solidify your working statement into a final thesis statement using this worksheet as a guide.
A good thesis statement... Presents a clear, original, and interesting argument. Can be proven or supported by research. Introduces the arguments you will use to support your claim. A good NHD thesis statement also... Addresses a narrow topic that interests you. Connects that topic with the theme. Is easy to understand even for someone who ...
Exploring the theme. Each year NHD chooses a particular theme that must be the focus of student projects. Before doing anything else, make sure you understand the theme. Read the 2023 Theme Book— Frontiers in History: People, Places, Ideas. Watch the 2023 Theme Introduction Video on YouTube or Vimeo.
The Thesis Creator; NHD Chicago Thesis Statement graphic organizer (only use the first page) Sample Thesis Statements Here I Stand: Paul Robeson's Legacy of Leadership Paul Robeson's resounding voice could never be silenced. Throughout his extraordinary career as an artist and activist, he forged a rich legacy of fearless, dedicated, and ...
Get inspired by NHD projects submitted in previous years' contests. Disclaimer: These projects are presented for illustrative purposes only and serve as an example. It may not adhere to the NHD Contest Rule Book's latest rules, guidelines, or best practices. Consult the Contest Rule Book for accurate and up-to-date information for each contest category.
What is a "thesis statement"? Your thesis statement is the foundation of your project. It will guide all the work that you will do on your project. Basically, a thesis is an argument... YOUR ARGUMENT! It presents a point that YOU want to prove about your topic. It shows YOUR opinion or beliefs about a particular issue. A good thesis statement...
The document discusses writing an effective thesis statement for a National History Day (NHD) project. It notes that crafting a thesis statement requires meticulous research, critical thinking, and concisely communicating a central argument. Students must analyze historical sources to construct a compelling argument in their thesis. One challenge is determining the most relevant information ...
NHD Paper Category Rule A1: Your paper must be your original creation, research, and analysis, and it must be grammatically correct. NHD Paper Category Rule A2: Historical Papers must be no less than 1,500 and no more than 2,500 words in length. Each word or number in the text of the paper counts as one word. THIS INCLUDES: text, captions, and
Nhd Sample Thesis Statements - Free download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. The document provides guidance on writing a strong thesis statement for a National History Day (NHD) project. It explains that a thesis statement requires deep understanding of the topic, critical thinking, and the ability to clearly articulate an argument.
Thesis Statement Examples for Nhd - Free download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. The document provides guidance on writing an effective thesis statement for a National History Day project. It discusses how crafting a strong thesis can be challenging but important for the project. It recommends seeking assistance from a writing service that can help students ...
This video is about How to Write an NHD Thesis Statement