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Poster Rules
Posters
A Poster is a visual representation of a student’s research and interpretation of a topic’s significance
in history. The Poster should show that the student(s) have a clear understanding of the topic. Labels
and captions should be used creatively with visual images to enhance the message of the Poster.
All general category rules apply to the Poster category. The following are rules that are
specific to Posters.
POSTER REQUIREMENTS
SIZE REQUIREMENTS
Poster size is limited to 30" x 40" portrait or landscape. All contents
on the poster must lie flat without any protruding ( no 3-D) or interactive
attachments. A collage format on the poster is acceptable.
WORD LIMIT
Student-composed written materials that are used on a Poster display must not
exceed a total of 350 words. This limit does include captions, timelines, and other studentscomposed
words. This limit does not apply to documents, oral history quotations, artifacts with
writing, or other illustration materials that are an integral part of the display. The title page,
summary description, and annotated bibliography are not a part of this word limit.
CHECK LIST – POSTER
- Historically accurate
- Shows interpretation and analysis
- Places topic in historical context
- Shows wide research and use of primary sources
- Provides evidence of balanced research
- Clearly links topic to theme
- Demonstrates significance of topic in history
- Presentation of topic is creative, original and well organized
- Poster must lie flat without any protruding attachments – no 3-D
- Poster display must not exceed a total of 350 words
- Title page includes title of entry, names, division (4/5th Grade), and category (Poster) only
- Process paper is no more than 500 words
- Annotated bibliography, separated into primary and secondary sources
- Title page, Process Paper, and annotated bibliography stapled at the top left corner
- Has followed copyright laws
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