Contest Category Specifics

Papers

• Judges will have already read the paper and bibliography prior to contest day judging.
• Individual project only!
• It is encouraged for students to print and bring a reference copy for themselves.
• Paper judging is scheduled in 15-minute increments.
• Example projects

Paper Project Checklist

Websites

• Judges will have viewed websites, and read them thoroughly, before contest day judging.
• The process paper and bibliography are part of the student website, so no additional copies are necessary.
• Website judging is scheduled in 15-minute increments.
• Example projects

Website Project Checklist

NHDWebCentral Instructions

Create Your Website

Documentaries

• Judging rooms will have a computer (PC), a projector, and a screen. The documentaries will be pre-loaded on the computers. When judges indicate they are ready, students may start the video.
• Documentary judging is scheduled in 20-minute increments.
• Spectators may watch documentary judging.
• Example projects

Documentary Project Checklist

Exhibits

• Student should arrive early to allow time to find their assigned spot and set up their exhibit. The exhibit must be ready by 9:40 am for judges. Please bring one hard copy of the process paper and bibliography for the exhibit table.
• It's recommended that students bring extra supplies for any exhibit repairs the day of the contest. 
• Exhibit judging is scheduled in 15-minute increments. Students will be allowed to enter the exhibit hall approximately 5 minutes before their scheduled judging time. Students must leave the exhibit hall after judging.
• Spectators may not watch exhibit judging to limit noise and distractions for students and judges.
• Exhibits must be broken down before the Awards Ceremony begins.
• Example projects

Submission Deadline

• Exhibits and Performances are due by the day of the contest.

Exhibit Project Checklist

Performances

• Any props must be able to be set-up in just 5 minutes. It is advised that students bring tools and supplies to repair anything that may have been damaged during transportation.
• One hard copy of the process paper and bibliography must be given to the judges to read during set up. When the judges indicate they are ready, students will announce the title and recite the student name(s) before the performance begins.
• Performance judging is scheduled in 20-minute increments.
• Spectators may watch performance judging.
• Example projects

Submission Deadline

• Exhibits and Performances are due by the day of the contest.

Performance Project Checklist