Rubric

Historical Quality (60%)

The most important aspect of your entry is its historical quality. You should ask yourself the following questions to help you focus on your historical analysis:

o Is my entry historically accurate?

o Does my entry provide analysis and interpretation of the historical data rather than just a description?

o Does my entry demonstrate an understanding of historical context?

o Does my annotated bibliography demonstrate wide research?

o Does my entry demonstrate a balanced presentation of materials?

o Does my entry demonstrate use of available primary sources?

Relation to Theme (20%)

Your entry must clearly explain the relation of your topic to the annual National History Day theme. You should ask yourself the following questions to help focus your topic on the theme and its significance.

o How does my topic relate to the theme?

o Why is my topic important?

o How is my topic significant in history and in relation to the National History Day theme?

o How did my topic influence history?

o How did the events and atmosphere (social, economic, political, and cultural aspects) of my topic’s time period influence my topic in history?

Clarity of Presentation (20%)

Although historical quality is most important, your entry must be presented in an effective manner. You should ask yourself the following questions to help you focus on your presentation:

o Is my entry original, creative, and imaginative in subject and presentation?

o Is my written material clear, grammatically correct and accurately spelled?

o Is my entry well organized?

o Do I display stage presence in a performance?

o Is the visual material I present clear?

o Do I understand and properly use all of my equipment?