Examples of some good project titles are:
- Can your timber take the pressure?
- Staying Power - Lipstick or Gloss
- Bacterial content of milk
- Testing the 5 senses using fruit
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Part 2 of 3:
Creating the Details
- Try to print as many of your graphics in colour as possible, especially graphs and charts where the colour distinguishes between different items or variables.
- If you don't have access to a colour printer, you can use markers or crayons to add color to things like graphs and charts.
Label all your graphs, charts and photos. Each visual item (graph, chart, table, diagram, picture, etc.) should have its own number (or letter), plus a descriptive caption. When the main text refers to a specific visual item, that number or letter should be used. The caption should accurately and quickly describe what is contained in the visual item, and can be printed in slightly smaller font (less than 16 pt). [7] X Research source
- Using the proper terms is especially important if your project is being displayed in a science fair or event that is being judged by professionals.
- If your project is really complex, you can also include a 'layman's summary' as part of your display which sums up your project in language anyone can understand. This is particularly useful if your display board is also being viewed by fellow students, parents, or non-professionals.
- Search the web for example display boards to get an idea of what works well, and what doesn't.
- Ask your teacher for advice on what to do and not to do, and for examples of project boards that previously received awesome grades.
- You can find display boards at online retailers like Amazon.com or at your local school supply store.
- Bigger is not always better. Boards that are really tall or really wide may be difficult to read and/or contain too much information. [9] X Research source
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Part 3 of 3:
Putting it All Together
- You can create your materials in a variety of software on the computer, including word processing, spreadsheet, or presentation software. You can also consider using more specialized software like Adobe Photoshop or iPhoto if you're familiar with the software.
- If you don't have access to a computer at home, you can usually use one at school or at public libraries.
- When creating each section of material, use the Page Setup of the software to display the page in the same orientation as it'll be on your project board. You can choose between horizontal (landscape) or vertical (portrait).
- Try to fit one page on your screen at a time to enter and size the material, so you can see how the overall section will appear when it's on your board.
- Use san-serif fonts like Arial, Verdana, etc., or simple serif fonts like Times New Roman, Georgia, etc. Avoid script fonts or fancy fonts that are hard to read.
- If you have the ability, consider printing your material on thicker paper or paper that isn't plain white. Keep in mind that standard printer paper is quite thin, and if you're using glue to attach the items to your display board, the glue may show through this type of paper.
- Try not to use bright coloured paper for printing. Or, if you do, make sure the font colour can be properly seen on top of the colour. Black font on a dark coloured background, or white font on a light coloured background, can be very difficult to read.
- Use the computer spellcheck on your material and manually check your spelling and grammar to make sure there are no mistakes before printing your material.
- If you're printing photos on photo paper, consider using matte photo paper instead of glossy. The glossy photo paper can cause a glare to appear on your photos, which can be distracting.
- The layout, in general, should read almost like a newspaper article - top to bottom and left to right.
- The title of your project should stand out on the board so it can be read from a distance. Avoid spelling the title vertically, as vertical letters are harder to read at a glance.
- Be careful with your colour choices. Really bold colours, especially more than one of them together, can be distracting and hard to look at.
- Use a colour wheel to pick the colours you want to use. You can find many colour wheels online.
- Your school will probably have a paper cutter available somewhere that you can borrow. Ask your teacher.
- Printing and stationery stores sometimes have paper cutters and trimmers available for use.
- If you know someone who does a lot of scrapbooking, they may have a paper trimmer you can borrow.
- You can also use rubber cement. A parent or older person will probably have to purchase it for you, though.
Be aware of how you place your board. When displaying your board on a table or desk, make sure the room's lighting doesn't cast a shadow across your board. Adjust the placement of the panels (and the title board - if you have one) until your whole board is brightly lit. Also make sure to keep the side panels tilted outwards, not at 90-degree angles to the middle panel. You want to make sure the viewers can see all three panels without having to twist their heads in awkward positions. [12] X Research source
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What layout and background colors should I choose for a book presentation about adventure?
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You want to use colors that look good together. You can use a black display board and choose one color that will catch someone's eye. You don't want to use too many colors. Since your project is about adventure I feel like red, yellow, brown, orange, and/or green would look good because they remind me of nature.
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Many science fairs allow you to bring and display additional items with your project display board but make sure you're aware of possible restrictions. They may allow project or lab notebooks, prototypes or examples, electronics, etc. But they may not allow plants, animal material, chemicals, food, soil, waste, drugs, water, flammable items, sharp or breakable items and more.
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- ↑https://www.sciencebuddies.org/blog/perfecting-the-project-display-board
- ↑https://www.hsc.wvu.edu/website-content-guide/creation/headings-and-subheadings/
- ↑https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/competitions/advanced-display-board-design-and-tips
- ↑https://plos.org/resource/how-to-write-a-great-title/
- ↑https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1079541.pdf
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You can easily put together an A-plus project display with a little planning and creativity. To start, you'll want to organize your board with your question or problem on the left panel, the title of your project in the center panel, and your analysis and results on the right panel. Make sure to include plenty of images or graphs of your results to make your display more interesting. If you have a computer, use it to print out your materials so everything looks neat. To help your display board stand out, place squares of colored construction paper behind your titles, captions, and images. To learn how to choose a display board for your project, read on!