Project Development

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NHDC in 11 Steps

I. Incorporating NHDC into Your Classroom

II. Step 1: The Topic Selection Process

III. Step 2: Becoming an "Expert"

IV. Step 3: The Thesis Statement

V. Step 4: The Research Process

VI. Step 5: Making Sense of Your Research and Outlining Your Argument

Part A. Analysis
Part B. Organizing and Outlining Your Project

VII. Step 6: Choosing a Category

VIII: Step 7: Group or Individuals?

IX. Step 8: Project Creation and Rules Summary

X. Step 9: The Process Paper

XI. Step 10: Citations and the Annotated Bibliography

XII. Step 11: The Contest

XIII. Post Contest