History Day Contract

Due Date* Task
___/___/___ Choose a topic and begin research
___/___/___ Show at least 2-3 completed bibliography entries
___/___/___ Write one letter of inquiry
___/___/___ Write at least 5 questions to ask at an interview
___/___/___ Get at least 80% on the student quiz
___/___/___ Turn in a list of at least 12 brain stormed words that may be part of your title
___/___/___ Turn in two possible titles
___/___/___ Turn in notes or an outline on the highlights of your interview
___/___/___ Turn in a time line with 6 important dates
___/___/___ Show at least 8-10 completed bibliography entries
___/___/___ 750-2000 word topic essay due (depends on grade level and abilities)
___/___/___ Title and entry forms due with $5.00
___/___/___ Design an outline including words and images for your exhibit, media, poster, web site, or performance.
___/___/___ Turn in a list of props, materials, costumes, ect. that you will need
___/___/___ Rough draft of script or design of exhibit or poster
___/___/___ Continue reading, show at least 15-20 bibliography entries divided into primary and secondary resources
___/___/___ Final draft of script/entire plan of exhibit/show web site
___/___/___ Title page due
___/___/___ Rough draft of summary
___/___/___ Rehearse, continue editing and complete finished summary
___/___/___ Final bibliography and title page due
___/___/___ Complete web site/exhibit/rehearsal run through and practice judges questioning
   
___/___/___ School History Day
___/___/___ H.S.U. County History Day

* Fill in dates as they pertain to your school