See complete rules in the NHD Rule Book!
QUICK GUIDE TO CATEGORY RULES
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EXHIBIT
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DOCUMENTARY
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PERFORMANCE
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PAPER
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WEBSITE
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500 student-composed words
40w x 30d x 72h, or max 30” diameter
Source credits for all images & quotes
2 minutes max for sound/video media
Student narration included in 500 words
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10 minutes max
Students produce, film, and edit
Source credits at end of film
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10 minutes max
Time starts after students announce names and project title
Students set up and operate props, media, lighting, etc. without parent help
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1500-2500 words, including quotes, but not including the bibliography or footnotes
Images, charts, diagrams go in appendices
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1200 student-composed words
No links to outside content
3 minutes max for sound and video clips
Source credits for all images & quotes
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WRITTEN MATERIALS
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Title Page
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Process Paper
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Annotated Bibliography
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Student-Composed Words
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Title
Student Names
Division & Category
Word Counts
No teacher or school information.
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How did you choose your topic?
How does it relate to the annual theme?
How did you conduct your research?
How did you create your project?
What is your historical argument?
In what ways is your topic significant in history?
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MLA or Chicago Style
Two sections:
Primary Sources (from the time period)
Secondary Sources (credible experts)
Annotations: 2-3 sentences
Annotations are not required for Youth Division
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Exhibits & Websites Only
Includes project title, thesis, student narrative, headers, and interpretive captions.
Does not include: quotes, source credits, historic documents, repeating tabs in websites.
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RULES FOR ALL PROJECTS
- Plagiarism is against NHD rules. This includes copy/paste from secondary sources.
- Projects are the original work of the student.
- Project started after July 1 of the current contest year.
About NHD Utah
We are Utah’s official National History Day affiliate. Formerly called Utah History Fair, this program has operated continuously in Utah since 1980.
This program is available to students in 4th through 12th grade in any community or school.
NHD Utah is operated by the Utah Division of State History. Learn more at history.utah.gov/utah-history-day.
Please see the General tab for current schedules and public viewing opportunities.
Please see current contest schedules on the General tab.
QUICK GUIDE TO NHD JUDGING CRITERIA
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HISTORICAL ARGUMENT
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Thesis/Claim: My project makes an argument based on my own analysis of the historical evidence I discovered during my research.
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ANNUAL THEME
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I make meaningful connections to the annual theme throughout my project.
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WIDE
RESEARCH
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I used a wide variety of credible secondary and primary sources in my research.
I used different types of secondary and primary sources.
I did not rely on Wikipedia as a secondary source.
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PRIMARY SOURCES
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The primary sources in my project form the evidence for my argument.
I analyze the primary sources. They are more than simple decorations.
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HISTORICAL CONTEXT
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I discuss the relevant historical context for my topic, setting the stage so that my project shows change over time.
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MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES
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I used sources that have different perspectives on my topic.
My project explores the different sides of the story.
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HISTORICAL ACCURACY
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The information in my project is true and factual to the best of my knowledge.
I rely on credible sources of information.
I do not rely on opinion.
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SIGNIFICANCE IN HISTORY
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I discuss the short-term and long-term outcomes of my topic.
I explain how my topic changed history, and why it matters.
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STUDENT VOICE
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I use my own voice to present the information in my project.
My ideas, analysis, and argument are presented in my own words.
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CLARITY OF PRESENTATION
Visuals
Writing
Audio
Technical
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My project uses writing, multimedia, performance, web design, and/or art creatively to present my findings.
My project and all written materials are clear, easy to read/view and understand.
The organization of information in my project is logical.
I have corrected spelling and grammar errors in my written materials.
Technical elements of my project are executed to the best of my ability.
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