1. History Fair Informational Tuesday September 1, 2015

2. The Theme this year for History Fair is: Exploration, Encounter and Exchange Date of History Fair: November 19, 2015 Categories: *Exhibit*Website *Individual Paper *Performance *Documentary The Theme for History Fair

3. History Fair Packet 1.Calendar 2.Very basic information (summary) 3.More detailed information on title page/process paper 4.Annotated Bibliography and Final Product 5.Individual Contract (only for working alone) 6.Group Contract (every parent and student must sign to be part of the group)

4. History Fair parts: 1.Title Page 2.Background Essay 3.Process Paper 4.Annotated Bibliography 5.Final Research project *Must be related to theme: Exploration, Encounter and Exchange

5. TITLE NAME JUNIOR DIVISION CATEGORY (12 point font/ center aligned) Example of a Title Page:

6. Process Paper A process paper is a description of no more than 500 words that explains how you conducted your research. You should also include how you created and developed your entry. It is NOT a summary of your topic. The ONLY category that does NOT need a Process Paper is the Research Paper!

7. Process Paper 4 well-written paragraphs: 1. Introduction/Topic Paragraph that describes what your topic is and why you chose this topic. 2. Explain how you went about doing your research. 3. Explain how you selected your presentation category (website, performance, exhibit,etc) 4. Explain why your topic was important in history and what impact it made. Tie in connections to the words in the theme. Discuss the historical impact of your topic

8. What Should I Include In My Introduction Paragraph? ● Eye catching/Attention Grabber ● Information that establishes what your topic is. ● Explains how you chose your topic.

9. Research Paragraph ● Explain how you conducted your research ● Highlight primary sources, interviews, and best sources ● This paragraph DOES NOT state the information found in researching your topic.

10. Category Paragraph ● Explains how you selected your presentation category and created your project. ● Explains why you chose that particular project. ● Explains if you chose to work as an individual or in a group.

11. Final Paragraph ● How Does Your Topic Relate To The Theme? ● Try to tie in connections to the words of the theme. ● You should also discuss the historical impact of your topic in the final paragraph.

12. What should your Process Paper look like Here is an example of a Process Paper https://docs.google.com/document/d/1klnVsFa QS3S41HpX9M3YMLHfeQ3zo- g1imRNPhVrgKQ/edit?usp=sharing

13. What Should My Bibliography Look Like? ● The bibliography is the list of sources you used. The sources should be listed in MLA format. ● Indent everything after the 1st line. ● Place sources in ABC order and divide Primary and Secondary Sources into separate section. ● Must have at least 2 primary sources included in the bibliography. ● Must have at least 10 sources. ● All sources cannot be from the internet. ● Make sure to start annotations on a new line ● Use Easybib or BibMe to help you arrange your bibliography ● Look at Example of a well done bibliography.

14. Example of an annotated bibliography Here is a link to show you what your bibliography should look like https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wEsR- F- utejak82T85JRiV7L7Ata3BkzGAkbXdXGvgw/e dit?usp=sharing

15. What Should My Annotations Include? An annotated bibliography should summarize the information collected from the source, explain how the information helped you understand your topic and how the information would be used in your project. 1. Briefly describe the source. 2. How did you use the source, or how did it help you? 3. Why is the source considered primary or secondary?

16. Do's and Dont's THINGS TO DO: ● Type in 12 font Times Roman or Ariel ● Double space process paper and annotated bibliographies ● Do use spell check and have someone proofread your paper. THINGS NOT TO DO: ● PLAGIARIZE ● Use only internet sources ● Wait till the night before History Fair to start your project ● Do not use the words "it was easy"--instead use words that highlight your skills and interests.

17. TURN IN ALL RESEARCH CHECKS ON TIME!!! 1. So that I can get feedback to you in a timely manner and you have time to make your corrections before the next research check. I DO NOT accept late work. 2. So that you are prepared and have the tools you need before you go before the judges

18. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns. Mrs. Mitzi Hutto, 6th grade World Cultures ● huttom@navasotaisd.org ● conference time: 11:43-12:29 Mrs. Delossantos, 7th grade Texas History delossantosl@navasotaisd.org conference time: 2:13-2:29 Ms. Cox, 8th grade US History coxs@navasotaisd.org conference time: 8:51-9:37 Ms. Feldhans, 8th grade U.S. History feldhansl@navasotaisd.org conference time: 2:13-2:59