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What is Historical Context?

Learn about historical context in NHD projects.

What is Student Voice?

Learn about student voice in NHD projects.

How to Engage with Professionals

Learn how to engage with professionals for your NHD project.

What is a Secondary Source?

Learn about secondary sources and their role in NHD projects.

What is a Primary Source?

Learn about primary sources and their role in NHD projects.

Smart Searching the Library of Congress

Watch this video to learn how to search the Library of Congress.

Smart Site Searching

Watch this video to learn how search effectively and efficiently.

NHD Student Glossary

Every field of study has its own vocabulary. The key terms in the NHD Contest Rule Book and evaluation rubrics reflect the language used by historians.

How to Use Google Books

Learn how to use Google Books during the research process for your NHD project.

Mining Wikipedia

Watch this video to learn how to effectively use Wikipedia.

Finding Primary Sources in Secondary Sources

Watch this video to learn how to trace back and find primary sources from secondary sources.

Performing Perspectives: Cultural Appropriation

Learn about cultural appropriation and how to avoid it when crafting historical performances.

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