HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT EVALUATION

Criteria Points Awarded

Chicago Metro History Fair

ENTRY # STUDENT(S)

KNOWLEDGE (30%)
30-29
Supr

28-25
Excl

24-23
Good

22-21
Fair

TITLE

Shows factual accuracy Uses thorough, balanced, relevant knowledge Places topic in historical context

ANALYSIS (30%)
30-29
Supr

Strengths Demonstrated & Areas for Improvement

28-25
Excl

24-23
Good

22-21
Fair

Offers an interpretation or argument Uses evidence to prove a conclusion Demonstrates historical significance Explains impact Shows change over time Shows cause and effect

USE OF NHD THEME

S =Fully integrates theme into analysis E = Topic is solidly based on theme G = Shows little relation to theme N/A =Not applicable

SOURCES (20%)
20-19
Supr

18-17
Excl

16-15
Good

14-13
Fair

No bibliography = 0 points

Uses depth & range of available primary Uses depth & range of secondary sources Effective use of sources

sources

PRESENTATION (20%)
20-19
Supr

18-17
Excl

Good

16-15

14-13
Fair

Tells a coherent, well-organized story Uses chosen medium effectively Shows attention to detail and makes impact

SUBTOTAL RULES COMPLIANCE:

No Summary Statement -10 pts No bibliography = 0 pts in Sources Bibliography not annotated -5 pts Project specific compliance:

TOTAL

JUDGE ______________________________________________ (Print)