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Exhibit

Remember that an exhibit project must include a process paper with a title page in the correct format and an annotated bibliography, as well as the display exhibit itself. Exhibitors must bring three copies of their written materials to the fair.

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Exhibit Design

Elements for an Excellent Exhibit

1. EXCELLENT RESEARCH
   For a top quality exhibit, consult and use a wide variety of research materials (books, magazines, newspapers, interviews, correspondence, etc.). Most important are primary sources. The bibliography should have at least 20 sources and have a balance between primary and secondary sources.
2. ANALYSIS OF TOPIC
   In a top quality exhibit, analysis of the topic should be evident. The exhibit should be more than just retelling of history; it should show cause and effect, change, and the impact of the topic in history. It is important to place the topic in its historical context.
3. VARIETY OF DISPLAY MATERIALS
   Use a wide variety of methods to visualize your topic. These might include photographs, maps, charts, diagrams, timelines, models, and artifacts from the time period. Be careful not to put too much on the exhibit.
4. CONCISE LABELING
   Writing labels can be one of the most difficult things in an exhibit. You need to make the depth of your research obvious while staying within the 500-word limit.
5. ORIGINALITY AND CREATIVITY
   You need to use imagination and creativity to prepare an exhibit. This does not necessarily mean you have to be artistic. You need to create a mood through the use of color, texture, and materials (for example, barbed wire with a ranching theme).

Remember, an exhibit submitted for judging must be the student's own work. All exhibits must be prepared, set up, and executed by the student(s). Parents, teachers, and friends may advise only. Advising includes assisting in locating information, evaluating project ideas, or reading written materials.