Draw preliminary sketches of the board you'd like to create for your display. Arrange the order of the information you'd like to convey. Not only will this step give you a sense of the flow of your work, but you'll also begin to develop an idea of the photos, illustrations and other visual materials you'll need to include on the board.
Create illustrations based on your sketches your research. For example, if you're illustrating scientific research on proteins, you may want to include an illustration of a type of protein you've been working with.
Take any photos you need to further illustrate a concept or subject you're studying and print them.
Tape your display board together at the back with colored duct tape. Use foam board for your display if you have that option; it's sturdy but light-weight.
Print a title card for your display board. You'll place this front and center on your board. If you have a tri-fold board, paste the title card on the center board with rubber cement.
Write or print your fundamental question on paper and glue it below your title.
Print out and glue on headings. For example, in a scientific research display you may use terms like "Problem" or "Hypothesis" as headings. Glue on visual elements such as charts, illustrations and photos, under the headings starting from left to right. Use your preliminary sketch as a guide to the layout.
Bind any research you've done on the topic. Place this near your display board.