Higher and Standard Levels
Propaganda Posters
In this project you will do some basic research into the elements of
propaganda and what makes a good propaganda poster. Your
poster may include any event that we have covered in either the
Standard or Higher Level courses. To complete your poster however,
you must read at least three articles on the uses of propaganda in
conflict. I strongly recommend that you find at least a few of these
sources on the ABC-CLIO database. You should also look at
Seventeen Moments in Soviet History along with other historical
databases linked through the school OPAC. There are likewise many
places where you can find elements of propaganda. Here is one
example:
http://www.globalissues.org/article/157/war-propaganda-and-themedia#ElementsofPropaganda
I will not limit you to one interpretation and you are free to use nearly
any site except WIkipedia to identify the elements of propaganda
that you will focus on. A note on content however: you may not do
work that is pro-Nazi, anti-Semitic, anti-Chinese or that degrades or
demeans members of the IST community.
The poster needs to fit on a standard sized piece of large colored
paper (usually an A1 sized sheet of paper). The poster should be
well designed, drawn and presented. Your work should contain a
bibliography outlining any sources you have read or used in
preparing your poster. You must also write a brief accompanying
essay, no longer than one page, that provides the historical
background necessary to understand your poster including the
elements of propaganda that you have applied. This must be
written in essay format and will be presented with your finished
poster.
Finished posters will be displayed on the bulletin boards in the
Humanities hallway of the school.
Scores will be given using a simple rubric (next page). I will choose
the best five components of the six listed, add the score and
convert it to a simple percentage (multiply by 4).
Diploma History–Conway
Higher and Standard Levels
Excellent
Good
Average
Poor
5
3
1
0
Historical
Accuracy
The work uses
historical evidence
from a variety of
sources. Facts are
accurately used to
support and develop
t h e p ro j e c t i n t h e
s u p p o r t i n g e s s a y.
Facts are properly
referenced.
The work uses
historical evidence
from a limited variety
of sources. Some facts
are accurately used to
support and develop
t h e p ro j e c t i n t h e
s u p p o r t i n g e s s a y.
Facts are usually
referenced.
The work uses some
historical evidence
from a limited variety
of sources. Some facts
are accurately used
but do not support the
project but are usually
referenced.
The work uses little
historical evidence
from only a few
sources. Facts do not
really support the
project and are not
properly referenced.
Graphic
Quality
Images and graphics
are high quality and
properly referenced or
original. Graphics are
all related to the
subject and add depth
and color to the
project.
Images and graphics
a r e g o o d q u a l i t y,
properly referenced
and add some depth
to the work. Some
graphics do not
sufficiently relate to
the topic.
Image and graphic
quality are inconsistent
but
properly
referenced. Graphics
do not add enough
depth to the project
and are not always
related to the topic.
Image and graphic
quality are generally
poor and do not add
depth to the work.
Graphics are not well
referenced and/or do
not sufficiently relate
to the topic.
Purpose/
Point of View
The point of view is
clearly defined and the
work demonstrates a
rational connection to
the topic.
The point of view is
defined and the work
demonstrates a
rational connection to
the topic but needs
further development.
The point of view is
somewhat defined but
is not entirely clear.
Aspects of the work
are ambiguous.
The point of view is
not clearly defined and
there is little rational
connection to the
historical issue/event.
Originality
The work is highly
original and explores
the topic in a creative
and informative way. It
is both persuasive and
compelling.
The work is fairly
original and is
sometimes informative
and persuasive but
further development is
required.
The work shows some
originality and can be
both informative and
persuasive in parts.
Some areas are
difficult to understand.
The work is not a very
original product and is
not very informative.
There is little evidence
of significant attention
to overall quality.
Supporting
Details
The work contains
excellent supporting
details developed from
research that build
strong connections
between historical
facts.
The work contains
good supporting
details developed from
research and there is
some good attempt to
build connections
between historical
facts.
The work contains
some supporting
details developed from
research that help
build connections
between historical
facts.
The work does not
contain relevant
supporting details or
they are not the result
of sufficient research.
Language
The work uses an
excellent range of
language and explores
a broad depth of
various vocabulary
terms that are the
product of research
into the topic.
The work uses some
good language and
there are some good
terms used that show
depth of research.
The works uses some
good language that
shows limited depth
and understanding of
the
material
researched.
The work does not
really use language
effectively and does
not show significant
understanding of the
material researched.
Rubric
Standard
Historical
Accuracy
Graphic
Quality
Purpose/Point
of View
Originality
Supporting
Details
Language
Total
General comment
Diploma History–Conway