Students
Getting Started
- Wisconsin Student
Handbook (PDF, 1.21MB)
This downloadable booklet will guide you through the process
of completing an NHD project, from selecting a good topic
to presenting information effectively in each category.
Topics and
Research
Creating Your
Project
- Contest Rulebook
It’s extremely important that you understand the
general NHD rules and the specific rules for your category
before you create your entry. If you haven't already, please read the
rulebook.
- Category Guides
- Process Papers
What is a process paper? Get the answer and look at sample
papers.
- Annotated
Bibliographies
Wondering whether a source is primary or secondary or what
you should write in your annotation? Check out the NHD guide
to annotated bibliographies.
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Citation Styles
The University of Wisconsin - Madison Writing Center is a
great resource for citation guides. NHD students should follow
either MLA or Turabian style guidelines.
- Sample
Projects
Sample projects to examine in most of the History Day categories.
Talk to your teacher if you are interesting in seeing other
examples.
Who to Contact
for Help
Teachers, archivists, librarians, and others are available to
guide you through the research process, but if you come across
a tough question about interpreting rules, overcoming a research
obstacle, or constructing an entry, the Wisconsin History Day
crew can probably answer it. We’re here to help, so fire
away!
- historyday@wisconsinhistory.org
Still stumped? Ask the experts! Please feel free to drop us
an email with your research dilemmas, contest questions, or
other history mysteries.
- NHD Contest
FAQ
The national NHD site includes a list of participants’
frequently asked questions.
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