The National Archives awards prizes for using records from the National Archives collection in the National History Challenge, a research-based competition.
Theme for 2008 – 'Australia meets the world'
Who can enter – students in years 9 to 12 can move through regional, state/territory and national finals.
Entry forms – information and registration forms at the National History Challenge site. Make sure you learn about using archival records before beginning the challenge.
How to enter
To be considered for the 'Using archival records' prize, you must:
- be a student in year 9, 10, 11 or 12
- write a research essay that satisfies the requirements of the Challenge
- use a range of primary sources
- use records from the National Archives collection
- use archival records to develop your argument
- include citations, and credit the source of ideas, information and quotations
- include an annotated bibliography listing all sources used and comments on how each was useful
Prizes
Winners in each state and territory will receive $100. Chosen from these the national winner will receive a further $500 and be invited to the national awards ceremony in Canberra. The National Archives will cover expenses for the trip.
Find out more about the National History Challenge
- Learn about using archival records
- Read essays that have won the 'Using primary sources' prize
For more information contact the National Archives:
Education Officer
Ph: (02) 6212 3792
Fax: (02) 6212 6230
Email: education@naa.gov.au
or mail:
National Archives of Australia
PO Box 7425
Canberra Business Centre ACT 2610