History Fair

Title Page & Process Paper

HD-6: Each History Day in California entry must include a Title Page as the first page of written

material in each category. The Title Page must include only the title of your entry, the

student(s) name(s), the contest division, and the contest category. (Do not include pictures,

graphics, borders, school name, location, or grade.)

HD-7: Each History Day in California entry must include a Process Paper (except for the Historical

Paper category). This is a description of no more than 500 words that explains:

(1) how you chose your topic;

(2) how you conducted your research;

(3) how you selected your category and created your project; and

(4) how your project relates the annual theme.

The Process Paper is not an opportunity to continue your presentation and/or make conclusions regarding your research.

History Fair Presentation Rubric

  1. Tell about choice – Why did you choose this topic?
  2. Tell about research and bibliography – How did you learn? What sources were most valuable?
  3. Tell your thesis – what is the main idea of your history fair project?
  4. How did you come to this thesis (main idea)?
  5. Tell about the project. Give the class a walk though of what you want people to discover as they look at your project.
  6. Tell about how you made the project.
  7. What was the most valuable learning experience gained during this project?