Folkpatterns Notebook Guidelines

COVER
Neat and attractive.

INTRODUCTION
Why did you choose this project (to learn more about your family, to gather information, to have a record of your grandparents' memories to keep, etc.)?

How did you get started?  What steps did you take to get this project off the ground?

Did you read books, magazines or newspapers to learn more about your project?  Did you write any letters or talk to people?

BODY
Pages should be numbered.

Information presented in a logical order.

Information presented clearly, in a way that is easy to understand when read.

Sufficient amount of detail; the information should not be sketchy or vague.

VISUALS
The notebook should include drawings, maps, photographs, postcards, letters, brochures, newspaper or magazine clippings, or some other type of visuals.

Each visual should be titled.

The visuals should be mounted neatly.

CONCLUSION
What have you learned?
    Did you learn something unique or special or unusual about your family background or a particular relative?

    What did you like about doing this project?   Was there anything you disliked?

    Will you continue further with this project, or try something new?