How to Create a Historical PaperWhat is a Historical Paper?History papers present information and analyze an event, person, place or idea from the past in writing. Although you might attach a map, chart or photograph that you refer to in your paper, you will rely mainly on words. Writing a paper is a chance to tell what you know and what you think about a part of the past. How is a Paper Different from Other Categories?A paper is a highly personal and individual effort, and if you prefer to work alone this may be the category for you. Papers depend almost entirely on words to tell the story, and you can usually include more information in a paper than in some of the other categories. Getting Started
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Homeschool, Frederick County
Teacher: Christine Pritt
Noah Pritt’s paper “Descartes’ Analytic Geometry: Plotting the Future of Mathematics” won second place at the 2010 Maryland History Day state competition and advanced to National History Day, where Noah won a bronze medal, placing third in the nation in the Junior Paper category.
Noah Pritt
Noah's Paper -
Read it here: http://www.mdhc.org/files/579_Paper_Junior_Pritt.pdf
Michael Keen
Homeschool, Montgomery County
Teacher: Christine Keen
Michael's paper "Lost Opportunities for Peace: Vietnam, 1945-1950" won first place at the 2011 state contest and third place at the 2011 National History Day competition. He also won the Michael E. Patten Memorial History Award for Best Use of Primary Sources at the state contest.
Read Michael's paper here: http://www.mdhc.org/files/resources/michaelkeen_seniorpaper_2011.pdf