Below are some of the questions frequently asked by students about Exhibitions:


• IÕm having trouble finding a topic. What do I do?
  Go back to the Essential Question. How has it been answered in class? Try brainstorming, making a list on paper of important concepts, people, events, that are associated with the Essential Question. Which of these appeals to you? Talk to classmates. Talk to your teacher; there may be interesting aspects he or she would like to see covered. But, do not wait to longÑif you need help, get help.
• Can I change my topic even though I have already started?
  Talk to your teacher. Questions to consider before switching include: 1) How important is your original thesis to other Exhibitions being done in the class? and, 2) How late is it in the quarter? Will you have enough time to start over?
• I canÕt find anything on the Internet. What do I do?
  Try books, magazines, and journals. Try using the keywords of your thesis statement as your basic search parameters on several different search engines. Try using the local library Title or Keyword searches to explore its database (many local librariesÕ databases can be searched from remote sites).
• CanÕt I just read from the pages I printed from the Internet?
  No. Internet information is someone elseÕs original idea, organization, and writing. To have a successful Exhibition, you will need to research several different sources, internalize the material, organize it according to a plan, and write your own original argument in support of your own original thesis statement.
• My thesis statement doesnÕt answer the Essential Question. What do I do?
  Most Essential Questions are intended to be of a broad nature, allowing you to focus on just one aspect of it. Does your thesis statement address one aspect of the Essential Question? If not, you will need a new thesis statement.
• I donÕt speak well in front of people. Will that hurt my grade?
  Talk to your teacher. If your problems are just a result of nerves, it should not have much effect. But, if your nervousness is a result of a lack of preparation, it will impact your grade.
• Do I have to do a rehearsal in class?
  Yes. The class rehearsal is an important part of the Exhibition process. Ultimately, a rehearsal makes for a better presentation as you become more familiar with the material. In most classes, the rehearsal is actually a part of the overall Exhibition grade, and most classes will not allow you to give an Exhibition if you do not rehearse in class.
• What happens if I canÕt do my Exhibition on Exhibition Day? Apart from emergencies, your Exhibition must be completed on Exhibition Day. If you donÕt, you fail the Exhibition, which in some classes is worth up to 35%--or more--of your overall class grade.
• Can I pick a time slot for Exhibition Day?
  Sorry. Trying to organize the time slots for both the junior high and the high school is difficult enough without added constraints of personal preferences. Times are randomly assigned.
• Can I switch my Exhibition Day time slot with someone else?
  No. Once the schedule has been handed out, switching out of a scheduled time will only confuse everyone else.
• What can I do to improve my Exhibition grade?
  Talk to your teacher and look at the rubric to see what you can do to improve your Exhibition. As a rule, teachers like to see students offer constructive feedback during class rehearsals and ask relevant questions during questions and answers. And, the more complete your rehearsal, the better your Exhibition grade will be.