Contest Information

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Contest Section Highlights:

• Photos from the 2008 National Contest
• 2008 National Contest Winners
• Webcast of the 2008 Awards Ceremony
• What are the steps to create a project?
• How do I create a process paper?
• How are entries judged?

Project Timeline

In the fall, students pick a topic and decide which category to enter. Many students start research by late October or early November. Projects planning to enter the contest must be finished in time for the district contests (usually in February or March). The state contest (usually held in April-May), and the national contest(held at the beginning of June at the University of Maryland). Because papers are due several weeks before each contest, students writing papers should plan ahead carefully.

Put together a timeline for your entire project. Do not try to finish your draft the week the project is due. Don’t procrastinate and use your time wisely.

Be aware of potential conflicts (SAT, ACT, etc.)and plan ahead to take the tests or participate in the events on dates that do not conflict with National History Day.

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