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New York State History Day:
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Introduce History Day
Step 2: Choosing Topics
Step 3: Choosing Projects
Step 4: Research and Analysis
Step 5: Creating Projects
Step 6: Competition
Step 7: Evaluation
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Step 6: Competition
Key Goals:
Students may choose to enter their project in History Day competition
Help students understand the structure and process of competing at a History Day contest
Competition can start at the school level and continues up to a national level
Strategies
Review the contest structure and process
Review the judging criteria
Practice the judging process using evaluation forms and sample judging questions
Identify the characteristics of good sportsmanship
Resources:
Student Survival Guide
Pages 33-41
Helpful links:
NYSHD - What to Expect at Competition
Student Support Center - Judging
Judging Evaluation Forms
NYSHD - Region Information
NYSHD State Contest Information
NHD - National Contest Information
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Step 7: Evaluation
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