Test Your Judging Skills! Practice for your NHD experience Below are some common scenarios of NHD judging. Select the best response given the situation-- and don't laugh at the answer choices, they are real comments we have seen! OK The theme is: Triumph and Tragedy in HistoryStudent A's project is about Child Labor. Here is the student's thesis: "The brave industrial workers triumphed and made child labor illegal after seeing the tragic working conditions."Which is the best comment to give Student A? Question Title * 1. The theme is: Triumph and Tragedy in HistoryStudent A's project is about Child Labor. Here is the student's thesis: "The brave industrial workers triumphed and made child labor illegal after seeing the tragic working conditions."Which is the best comment to give Student A? Great topic choice. Nice job using the theme in your thesis Great topic choice! Be sure to be more specific in your thesis on how child labor ended. What had to be done in order to triumph? Why does this matter today? Work with the theme more. Needs more details. I don't understand what your argument is. Interesting topic choice, I know a lot about this topic and I would have liked to see more on Woodrow Wilson's work. OK As you go through Student B's project, you notice the below statements:"The rally caused many changes in society. That is why it is remembered so well.""There was not a good response from the Mayor.""Disagreements about what should happen next caused a lot of frenzy."Which comment would be most valuable for Student B? Question Title * 2. As you go through Student B's project, you notice the below statements:"The rally caused many changes in society. That is why it is remembered so well.""There was not a good response from the Mayor.""Disagreements about what should happen next caused a lot of frenzy."Which comment would be most valuable for Student B? Decent project. Could have been better, could have been worse. I enjoyed viewing your project. You brought up some good points, be sure to elaborate on them! Why did the rally change society? What was the mayor's response? Answering these questions will enhance your analysis. Lacked depth of analysis and content. Proofread your project to make sure you include all the necessary elements. OK You are interviewing Student C about their project and realize they are sharing more about their topic than what is in their project. For example, Student C's thesis is: "The transcontinental railroad transformed the United States for the better."When you ask Student C about why their topic matters in history, their response is:"The railroad was the most important thing that could ever increase America's economy. By trading and transporting good across the county, America was able to boost production and distribution. I learned a lot about this in William Cronon's book."Which comment would be most helpful for Student C? Question Title * 3. You are interviewing Student C about their project and realize they are sharing more about their topic than what is in their project. For example, Student C's thesis is: "The transcontinental railroad transformed the United States for the better."When you ask Student C about why their topic matters in history, their response is:"The railroad was the most important thing that could ever increase America's economy. By trading and transporting good across the county, America was able to boost production and distribution. I learned a lot about this in William Cronon's book."Which comment would be most helpful for Student C? Weak bibliography. Include more sources in your project. I don't agree with your argument. Consider changing it to incorporate more international trading. Wow, your interview was great! Your interview was very engaging! I would have loved to see more of what you talked about and learned from Cronon's book in your project. Tell me more about your argument on how the railroad helped America's economy! OK What are the essentials of a strong thesis statement? (select all that apply) Question Title * 4. What are the essentials of a strong thesis statement? (select all that apply) Includes theme words Uses big words Is only one sentence Mentions historical significance Easily identifiable, no need to search to find/listen/read it Is a strong overview of the student(s)' topic Contains an argument Is unbiased OK Student D struggled with the first two broad questions you asked about their topic and favorite sources. Should you: Question Title * 5. Student D struggled with the first two broad questions you asked about their topic and favorite sources. Should you: Smile and ask them if they enjoyed National History Day and researching while trying to get them more comfortable and speak more. End the interview. Start talking about your own knowledge on the topic and tell them what they should have done better. Ask a hard-hitting question. You really want them to take the project seriously and see if they understand their content. OK DONE