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An exhibit is a three dimensional visual representation of a topic's significance in history through objects, images, graphics and design. It tells a story using color, documents and interactive elements to enhance the message. When creating an exhibit, researchers should thoroughly study their topic, select meaningful items to display, and write a script with clear, concise labels and titles. A process paper also describes the research and creation process.

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Exhibit

An exhibit is a three dimensional visual representation of a topic's significance in history through objects, images, graphics and design. It tells a story using color, documents and interactive elements to enhance the message. When creating an exhibit, researchers should thoroughly study their topic, select meaningful items to display, and write a script with clear, concise labels and titles. A process paper also describes the research and creation process.

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Exhibit

(1) How to Create an Exhibit


An exhibit is a visual representation of your research and interpretation of your
topic’s significance in history. The analysis and interpretation of your topic must
be clear and evident to the viewer. Labels and captions should be used creatively
with visual images and objects to enhance the message of your exhibit.

(2) How is a Exhibit Different from Other


Categories?
The exhibit category is three dimensional and is displayed on a physical
structure. Exhibits use color, images, documents, objects, graphics, and design,
as well as words, to tell your story. Exhibits can be interactive experiences by
asking viewers to play music, look at a video, or open a door or window to see
more documents or photos.

(3) Getting Started


 Research the topic first. Do your secondary research first. Reading
secondary resources will help you understand your subject more completely,
point you to primary sources, and assist you in selecting the important points
you want to investigate and the key questions you want to ask.
 Select items to put on the exhibit. You won’t be able to use all the materials
you find while doing your research. As you think about what to put on the
exhibit, ask yourself the following questions:
o Does the item fit in with the NHD theme and the theme of your exhibit?
o Does the item advance the story you are trying to tell?
o Is the document you are thinking of displaying too long or too wordy?
Is it easy to read and understand? Will it take up too much space on
your exhibit?
o Is the item visually interesting?
o What images best tell your story?
o Do you want to include artifacts in your exhibit?
o Will your exhibit contain audiovisual materials?
 Prepare the script. Writing your titles, text, and labels is often referred to as
writing the script. Like all good writing, your exhibit script needs to be
grammatically correct, use good sentence structure, make wise word choices,
and contain no spelling errors. You should expect to write several drafts.
Exhibit labels are brief, so they need to be clear and concise.
(4) Process Paper
A process paper is a description of how you conducted your research,
developed your topic idea, and created your entry. The process paper must
also explain the relationship of your topic to the contest theme. For more
information on the Process Paper and other rules, review the Contest Rule
Book.

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