Helpful Hints for students
A good title
The title of your project is an extremely important attention-grabber. A good title should simply and accurately present your research. The title should make the reader want to know more.
Use images or photographs
A project will attract more attention if it is eye catching and looks interesting. A great way to do this is to include images or photographs of the people involved, the items being discussed etc.
Be organised
Make sure your display is logically presented and easy to read. A glance should permit anyone (particularly the judges) to quickly locate the title, main points and conclusions. When you arrange your display, imagine that you are seeing it for the first time.
Eye-catching
Make your display stand out. Use neat, colourful headings, charts, and graphs to present your project. Colour printing and coloured markers are excellent for project displays. Pay special attention to the labelling of graphs, charts, diagrams, and tables. Anyone should be able to understand the visuals without further explanation.
Correctly presented and well constructed
Be sure to adhere to the size limitations – 8 A4 sheets. Do not hesitate to ask for advice from adults if you need it.
REMEMBER TO CHECK THE SPELLING!
As judges, other students and parents will be reading your project double and triple check it for spelling errors. Do not hesitate to ask for advice from others if you need it.
Visual display
Your display can only be a summary of your project. Do not try to display your entire project. Cover just the main points and highlights. Plan your display well in advance. Use a map or plan to help you make the best use of your space. Your charts or other display material should fit within your project space – 8 A4 sheets of paper. When you are finalising the planning of your display, stand back for a minute and ask yourself: Will the judges and visitors be able to move smoothly through my project... step by step... from background on to information and from there to results and conclusions?
Remember
A very important part of your research is the communication of your findings to others.
Please ensure that you or at least one member of your group is at your stand at all times. Please inform the organisers immediately if you have to withdraw from the Exhibition.
