The task
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In 2018, we want you to research and create an entry that considers a turning point in democracy.
Research an individual or a community; an idea or an event; a discovery or an invention that has changed the course of democracy.
Entries are not limited to Australian figures, events or documents. They can include, national and global political leaders, activists, political parties, or governments who have influenced the development of democracy.
Entries can be presented in the following formats:
- Research essay (individual, Years F-12)
- Museum Exhibit (individual or group, Years F-12)
- Other formats (individual or group, Years F-12)
- Performance
- Multimedia
- Website
- Other
View the 2017 winning entry for MoAD’s special category by Akira Naumovski
You must use at least one primary source such as a speech, historic document, newspaper or interview to support your entry. Remember, the National History Challenge rules say that you need to use a variety of primary and secondary sources. All entries must relate to the theme, meet the criteria for the entry format and include a bibliography of the investigation. We encourage you to make use of our website as a starting point for your research.
Full competition information including word length, presentation requirements, referencing and registration is available from the National History Challenge website.
Entries close Friday 31 August 2018.
Check out our hints and tips sheet to get you started.