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RUSD History Day
JANUARY 30, 2027
RUSD History Day
JANUARY 30, 2027
California baptist University
California baptist University
RUSD HISTORY DAY AWARDS CEREMONY
Date & Location TBA
RUSD HISTORY DAY AWARDS CEREMONY
Date & Location TBA
NHD 2027 Theme
NHD 2027 Theme
INNOVATION IN HISTORY: IMPACT, INFLUENCE, CHANGE
INNOVATION IN HISTORY: IMPACT, INFLUENCE, CHANGE
"Innovation goes beyond creating new tools or devices; to finding new ways of thinking, organizing, and influencing society." - NHD Theme Narrative
Use the Spark Test below to help determine if the topic is truly innovative.
More details can be found at the links below:
SPARK Test Worksheet.pdf
General Rules
General Rules
These are rules that apply to all categories. Such as:
Annotated Bibliography: list of primary and secondary sources used in the project along with short descriptions of their use.
Each annotation must be no more than two or three sentences.
The Chicago Manual of Style by University of Chicago Press or MLA Handbook by the Modern Association of America are accepted formats.
500-word Process Paper describing how the student selected the topic, conducted their research, selected their category and created their project, and how the project relates to the NHD theme. Process papers are now required in all categories, including papers. Click here for a sample Process Paper.
Specific Rules
Specific Rules
These are rules that apply to a certain category. Such as:
Historical Paper: 1,500-2,500 word limit
Performance & Documentary: 10 minute time limit
Website: 1,200 student-composed word limit
Exhibit: 500 student-composed word limit, 40” width x 30” depth x 72″ height limit
Poster: 30” x 40” size limit, Poster, 350 student-composed word limit
Podcast: JR & SR Divisions 10 minute time limit. Elem Division 6 minute time limit.
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