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.
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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:
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Writing a Thesis Statement
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!
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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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Talking To Experts
Do you want to reach out to an expert for help? Use our checklist and worksheet to prepare!
Do you want to reach out to an expert for help? Use our checklist and worksheet to prepare!
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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.
Use these two guides to help explain the process of creating and annotating your bibliography.
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