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2010
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Judge’s Orientation
• Turn OFF cell phones.
• Keep to the time limit.
• Complete and return all forms by 1:00
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2010 Theme:Innovations in History:
Impact and Change
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2010 Theme
• In history.
• Answer the question “so what?”
• What happened afterward as a result of this event.
• Show what happened before or after.
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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.
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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.
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Evaluation
Relation to theme – 20%
– Clearly relates to theme.
– Demonstrates significance of topic.
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Evaluation
Clarity of Presentation – 20%
– No cute points!
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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
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Evaluation
Clarity of Presentation – 20%
– Documentary: Presentation, written materials are clear, original, organized, articulate, entry has visual impact, music selection fits well
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Evaluation
Clarity of Presentation – 20%
– Performance: presentation, written materials are clear, original, organized, articulate, state presence, props and costumes are historically accurate
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Evaluation
Clarity of Presentation – 20%
– Papers: well-written, well-argued thesis
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Evaluation
Clarity of Presentation – 20%
– Web-Sites: is it easy to follow, are graphics easy to see and read
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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?
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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
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What Makes a Winner?
• The Complete Package
1. Historical Quality
2. Analytical, draws conclusions, engaging
3. Answers the question: why?
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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!
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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.
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Special Prizes
• Write entry # and title on provided form to nominate.
• Only one nomination form per judging group.
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Finals
• Only the top 2 will go on to run-offs.
• No telling!
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Reminders
• Smile – this is fun!
• Introduce yourselves.
• Have fun!
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THANK YOU!