Transcript NHD in Korea

Tony and Shanna Hurt
Seoul International School
Background to National History Day
in Korea
• What is National History Day and how did it
begin in Korea?
• Inaugural NHD in Korea, February 18, 2012
• Participating schools –
Bugil Academy
Cheongshim International
Academy
Hankuk Academy of Foreign
Studies
Korea Minjok Leadership
Academy
Korea Kent Foreign School
Korea International School
Seoul American Middle School Seoul International School
• New schools for 2013 include Gyeonggi Academy
of Foreign Language, Daewon Foreign School,
Humphreys American Middle School, and Seoul
American High School
• Affiliate status and what that means in terms of
advancement to the national finals
• 2013 NHD in Korea will take place on Saturday
February 23, 2013, at Seoul International School.
Why National History Day matters
• "Students have always told us how much they
loved their NHD experience and how it has
changed their life, both in their academics and
their careers. History not only teaches
students about the stories of our past, but is
vital to creating a generation of young people
who can apply these lessons to the future."
— Cokie Roberts
Contest Categories
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Research Paper (individual only)
Exhibit (individual/group *Junior Division only)
Performance (individual/group)
Documentary (individual/group)
Website (individual/group)
Individual Research Paper
• 1,500 to 2,500 word limit (not including
annotated bibliography, captions, or notes)
• Citations – footnotes, endnotes, or internal
documentation – are required
• Papers must be typed with 1 inch margins and no
more than 12 point font, but no less than 10
point font.
• Papers must be stapled in the top left corner, no
binders or plastic covers, title page may not have
illustrations.
Individual or Group Exhibit
• It should be like a museum exhibit.
• It should contain only 500 student-composed
words (this does not include primary sources,
brief citations, and questions, but does
include timelines, captions etc.).
• Junior Division only for NHD in Korea
Individual or Group Performance
• It must be original, and not exceed 10 minutes
• Performers should display stage presence,
including clear and audible voices
• Costumes should be appropriate for the topic,
and not confuse or overpower the
performance
Individual or Group Documentary
• It should be a documentary, rather than
simply a taped performance, and should not
exceed 10 minutes
• Students must operate all the equipment
Individual or Group Web Site
• It is a computer based representation of your
research and analysis; uses text, media, and
interactive elements; engages and informs the
viewer.
• It must be constructed using the NHD web site
editor, and may contain no more than 1,200
visible, student-composed words.
Rules For All Categories
• Each entry must clearly relate to the annual
theme and explain it’s significance in history.
• Individual entries must be the work of only
one student, and group entries must be the
work of 2-5 students.
• All entries must be original. Students can
receive help and advice from teachers and
parents on the mechanical aspects of their
entry.
The Process Paper
• 500 words or less
• must be provided in Exhibit, Performance,
Documentary, and Web Site categories
• It provides a description of how the students
went about the research and creation of their
entry.
• It concludes with an explanation of the topic’s
relationship to the theme
Annotated Bibliography
• This should be attached to the process paper.
• It should explain how each work was used in
producing the entry, and why they are
classified as primary or secondary sources.
• Evaluate bibliography based on the strength of
their sources, the breadth of their research,
and appropriateness to the topic.
• The annotated bibliography shows the extent
and value of a student’s sources.
Unwrapping the 2013 Theme
• The 2013 NHD Theme is Turning Points in
History: People, Ideas, Events.
2013 Theme
• What is a “turning point” in history?
• Student work must adequately explain their
topic’s relationship to the theme and its
significance in history.
• Students do not have to address all three
(people, ideas, and events), although some
topics might be suited to all three.
Evaluating Entries
• Historical quality (60%) and relationship to the
theme (20%) are most important.
• When evaluating Clarity of Presentation
(20%), do not be swayed by glitz – the
message is most important.
• Be careful not to give “cute” points
• Write clear, unambiguous, and constructive
comments.
Interviews
• The purpose of the interview is to clarify any
questions or concerns you have, and to provide
interaction between the professional and
student.
• Ask questions of substance regarding the topic
such as:
Why did you choose the topic?
How did you begin the research process?
What was your most important source and why?
Logistics for NHD in Korea, 2013
• Registration and 50,000 Won payment is due
on Friday December 3, 2012 (includes
certificate of participation, T shirt, lunch, as
well as winners medals).
• All entries will need to be submitted by
February 10, 2013.
• NHD in Korea will take place on Saturday
February 23, 2013 at Seoul International
School.
Judges for NHD in Korea
• Each participating school must provide at least
one judge for every three entries.
• There will be a virtual judges training in early
February 2013.
Keynote Speaker for NHD in Korea
• Dr. Cathy Gorn, the Executive Director of NHD,
will be our keynote speaker at NHD in Korea
on February 23, 2013.
National History Day Finals, 2013
• The NHD finals will take place from June 9-13,
2013 at the University of Maryland.
• NHD in Korea will advance up to two entries in
each category (Senior Division) to the finals.
• Those who qualify for the national
competition are expected to attend the finals
in the U.S.
Further Information
• Please contact Tony Hurt, Seoul International School at [email protected]
for more information, and to include your school on the NHD in Korea
group email
• More details about National History Day, especially contest rules,
guidelines for entries, and examples of winning entries, can be found at
www.nhd.org
• The basic logistical information about NHD in Korea is available at
www.nhdasia.org
• Here is the link to register for NHD in Korea 2013:
• https://sites.google.com/a/siskorea.org/national-history-day-korea/home