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JUDGING CRITERIA
The following criteria are the things the judges will look for in your History Day entry. Note that HISTORICAL QUALITY is the most important aspect, accounting for 60 percent of your overall rating.

ELEMENTS OF HISTORICAL QUALITY (60%):

• Is the entry historically accurate?
• Does the annotated bibliography show how sources contributed to the understanding of the topic?
• Does the annotated bibliography show a clear understanding and proper distinction of primary v. secondary sources?
• Does the entry show analysis and interpretation, not just description of the topic?
• Does the entry place the topic in historical context?
• Does the entry demonstrate evidence of balanced research?
• Does the entry/annotated bibliography show awareness of different viewpoints?
• Does the entry/annotated bibliography show wide research and use of primary sources when available?

• Does the entry clearly link the topic to the annual theme?
• Does the entry demonstrate the topic’s significance in history?

• Does the entry stay within applicable time and rule limits?
• Was the presentation of the topic creative and original?
• Was the presentation of the topic well organized?
• Were the written materials clear, correct, and articulate?
• (Performance) Did the students display good stage presence?
• (Performance) Was the use of costumes and props appropriate?
• Did the students understand and properly operate all equipment?
• Did the presentation have visual impact?