Contest Expectations
- We will announce the top 3 & alternate winners in each category. Projects will be available to view after the contest on the Showcase.
For full rules, see the National History Day Rule Book
Please note that there are rules for the overall contest and for the different categories.
National History Day in Wisconsin
Eau Claire Regional
UW Eau Claire has hosted the regional contest since 2003. Originally, NHD was connected to the establishment of a public history certificate program at UWEC and the first of several Teaching American History grants. The Teaching American History grants supported graduate level instruction for social studies teachers in many WI communities and establishing NHD programs in school districts and classrooms throughout Northwestern Wisconsin as part of the curriculum. We are proud that this contest continues to be one of the largest in Wisconsin.
Virtual Contest Year
Sorry we are not able to see you in person this year. Thank you for all your hard work this year and we are looking forward to seeing you next year in person!
Judge Evaluation Criteria
- 80% — Historical Quality
- Historical Argument
- Shows wide research
- Primary sources used
- Placed in historical context
- Multiple Perspectives
- Historical Accuracy
- Interpret and analyze
- Significance in History
- Strong thesis
- Student Voice throughout
- 20% — Clarity of Presentation
- Use of visual images
- Process paper and annotated bibliography clearly organized
The interview does not and has never counted towards a student's evaluation. The project stands alone.