2010

Judge’s Orientation

• Turn OFF cell phones.

• Keep to the time limit.

• Complete and return all forms by 1:00

2010 Theme:Innovations in History:

Impact and Change

2010 Theme

• In history.

• Answer the question “so what?”

• What happened afterward as a result of this event.

• Show what happened before or after.

Procedure

• Team of three.

• One captain.

• Keep to the time limit.

• Make periodic announcements: turn off cell phones, no photos, etc.

• It is permissible to have absent group members.

Evaluation, Historical Quality (60%)• The most important aspect of an entry is its

historical quality, which determines 60% of the total evaluation. The judges' evaluation will rest on the students' success at conducting historical research, interpreting their research, and drawing conclusions.

• Sources.

• Balance (primary and secondary).

• Context (needs to show significance).

• Available primary sources.

Evaluation

Relation to theme – 20%

– Clearly relates to theme.

– Demonstrates significance of topic.

Evaluation

Clarity of Presentation – 20%

– No cute points!

Evaluation

• Clarity of Presentation, 20%

– Exhibit: written material is original, clear, organized, visual impact, good use of photos, maps, etc.

– Don’t expect that this isn’t the students work. When the are motivated they can do anything

Evaluation

Clarity of Presentation – 20%

– Documentary: Presentation, written materials are clear, original, organized, articulate, entry has visual impact, music selection fits well

Evaluation

Clarity of Presentation – 20%

– Performance: presentation, written materials are clear, original, organized, articulate, state presence, props and costumes are historically accurate

Evaluation

Clarity of Presentation – 20%

– Papers: well-written, well-argued thesis

Evaluation

Clarity of Presentation – 20%

– Web-Sites: is it easy to follow, are graphics easy to see and read

Interview

• Clarification, if you are unsure of something, don’t assume, ask about it

• Discussion with the student (s)

• Sample Questions:– Why did you choose this topic?– What was your most important source?– How did you begin your research?

Process Paper

• 500 word description of research process

• Annotate Bibliography– Primary and secondary sources separated– How was the source useful?– Internet sources can be primary and secondary– All sources should be properly cited and evaluated for

validity

• MLA or Turabian

What Makes a Winner?

• The Complete Package

1. Historical Quality

2. Analytical, draws conclusions, engaging

3. Answers the question: why?

Judging Sheet Comments

• This is the MOST important!!!!– Be positive and constructive.

– Comments are critical because most students will not win any sort of medal or special prize.

– You are to be educators not experts!

Lunch/Post-Interviews

• Check in/volunteer to be a run-off judge.

• Discuss evaluations with your team.

• Determine the top 2 entries first and turn them in AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

• Rank the rest of the entries

• Finish writing comments.

Special Prizes

• Write entry # and title on provided form to nominate.

• Only one nomination form per judging group.

Finals

• Only the top 2 will go on to run-offs.

• No telling!

Reminders

• Smile – this is fun!

• Introduce yourselves.

• Have fun!

THANK YOU!