NHD Tips Archives - National History Day

Counting Words on a Website

According to the NHD Contest Rule Book (page 34), “Website entries may contain no more than 1,200 visible words that you write.” Use the guide below to help you figure …

Guidelines for Conducting Oral History Interviews

Guidance on when to use an interview and how to prepare and conduct an interview for your NHD project

What is a Process Paper?

Learn the key elements of an NHD process paper, a required element for any NHD project entry.

Can I Do World History for my NHD Project?

Advice about using world history for an NHD project.

What is Student Voice?

Learn about student voice in NHD projects.

Can I Do Ancient History for my NHD Project?

Advice on using ancient history for an NHD project.

Can I Do European History for my NHD Project?

Advice to consider when using European history for an NHD project.

Can I Do Local History for my NHD Project?

Advice to consider when using local history in an NHD project.

What is Historical Significance?

Learn about historical significance in NHD projects.

Why Include Multiple Perspectives?

Watch this video to learn about multiple perspectives in NHD projects.

What is Wide Research?

Learn about wide research sources in NHD projects.

What is Historical Context?

Learn about historical context in NHD projects.

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