JUDGING CRITERIA
1. Abstract and bibliography. One point deducted for school identifier
2. Originality of project
Evidence of creative
thinking
3. Delineation of project
4. Experimental design
Use of controls, when applicable,
identification of controls
Sampling
techniques and equipment
5. Implementation of design
6. Effectiveness of display
One point deducted for school
identifier
7. Oral presentation
Smoothness of presentation, evidence of
knowledge gained,
ability to cite references
8. Ability to answer judge's questions
9. Validity of conclusions
Objectivity, Evaluation of
observations.
Do the data support conclusions?
10. Evaluation of suggested future research stemming from current project
PROJECTS SHOULD BE SCORED AS FOLLOWS:
0 =Item is missing; 1 = Poor; 2 = Fair; 3 = Good; 4 = Superior; (If a 5 is an option = Outstanding)