Please read the Rule Books online (see the links below) and understand the common rules and the category specific rules.

The contest rule books also discusses issues such as Plagiarism, Fair use, disqualifications, etc.

Judging Criteria

Historical Quality (60%)

Historical accuracy

Historical context

Analysis and interpretation

Use of available primary sources

Wide research

Balanced research

Relation to Theme (20%)

Clearly relates to theme

Demonstrates significance of topic in history and draws conclusions

Clarity of Presentation (20%)

Presentation, written materials are original, clear, appropriate, organized and articulate

Entry is organized; visual impact is appropriate to topic

Judge’s Conflict

Contest Rule Booklet in English:

https://www.nhd.org/sites/default/files/NHDRuleBook2021Digital.pdf

Contest Rule Booklet in Spanish:

https://wpunj.edu/coe/assets/397-084_Contest_Rule_Book_Layout_FNL_SP_rev1_Lo_2.pdf