Begin with Content…

• Relation to Theme
• Use Available Primary Resources
• Balanced Research
• Historical Accuracy
• Analysis & Interpretation: A strong thesis argument
• Historical Context: Intellectual, physical, social & cultural setting
• Historical Perspective: The causes & consequences of an event

…and Finish with Design

• Orientation: Introduction to the Main Idea of the Project
  • Make thesis a central point of interest in the exhibit
• Segmentation: Dividing the Exhibit into Logical, Identifiable Sections
  • Use design elements, such as color and construction, to help achieve clear segmentation
  • Include a title for each segment
• Explanation: Use Text to Explain Visuals
  • Keep captions to 2 – 3 sentences
  • Condense your information into the most important points
  • Use 500 words effectively