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Researching Your ​History Day Topic

We know it can be an intimidating process to start researching your topic, so we're here to help! Explore this page to find guides, videos, and worksheets to help you research your topic throughout your History Day journey.
Still need more help? Click here to visit our Padlet for more worksheets and tutorials!

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Research Map
This worksheet will help you get from point A to point B with your topic. Not sure how to zero in on the theme? Having trouble finding your thesis after choosing a topic? Use this worksheet to guide your process. It will help you:
  • Determine why your topic matters
  • Identify ways it relates to the theme
  • Find research questions (using your answers)
Click "Download File" to save your own copy!
research_map.pdf
File Size: 41 kb
File Type: pdf
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Writing a Thesis Statement
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On the History Day rubric, your thesis statement needs to shine. This worksheet has an example to help demonstrate what a thesis statement is and gives you step by step guidance to show you how to write your own.

Need more help? Find another worksheet on our padlet!
thesis_statements__original__2023.pdf
File Size: 30 kb
File Type: pdf
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Primary and Secondary Sources
This video will teach you the difference between primary and secondary sources, and give you examples for both. Click the image to the left or here to go to the video created by our friends at Minnesota History Day! 

Need more help? Click "Download File" below for a quick guide that will break it down for you. 
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primary_v_secondary.pdf
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Talking To Experts
Do you want to reach out to an expert for help? Use our checklist and worksheet to prepare! 
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contacting_researchers_infographic.pdf
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nyshd_research_worksheet.pdf
File Size: 164 kb
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If you want to complete an oral history, NHD has resources to guide you. CLICK HERE to visit their resources!

Creating A Bibliography
Use these two guides to help explain the process of creating and annotating your bibliography.
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Biliographies.pdf
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annotation_sentence_starters.pdf
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  • Home
  • Contest
    • 2023 Regional Contests
    • 2023 State Contest
    • 2023 Special Awards
    • Previous Contest Years
    • News >
      • 2021 National Qualifiers & State Finalists
      • 2021 Special Award Winners
      • 2021 National Finalists & Special Award Winners 2021
  • Teachers
    • Rules and Rubrics
    • Training & Events
    • Presentations & Worksheets
    • Video Tutorials
  • Students
    • Rules and Rubrics
    • NHD WebCentral Guide
    • Researching Your Topic
    • Student Resource Padlet
    • Video Tutorials
  • Theme
    • Resource Links
    • Resource Padlet
  • Judges
  • Contact
    • Regional coordinators