Quality of Abstract and Bibliography
Please note, if information is totally absent, a zero (0) is to be given.
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1. The abstract provides a clear statement of the problem. . |
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2. The abstract concisely summarizes methods. .. |
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3. The findings are condensed and clearly summarized. |
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4. The bibliography indicates an appropriate review of the literature. . |
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5. Bibliographic entries are well organized. |
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* If school is identified .........................(deduct 1 point)......................... |
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Total (9) = _________
Originality of Project/Evidence of Creative Thinking
1. The study has some original approaches/construction. Ideas have been adapted/modified from other investigations |
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2. The student recognizes/identifies any similarities of this study to others .. |
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C. Delineation of Project/Hypothesis Formulation----
(If NO hypothesis is presented, a score of 0 is given for this section)
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1. The hypothesis is phrased in such a format that it may be tested. |
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2. The hypothesis is based on preliminary information (reading /observation).. |
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3. The hypothesis relates to the original problem as stated. |
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D. Experimental Design
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1. There is a planned use of the scientific method. |
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2. The experimental design attempts to test the hypothesis. . |
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3. The equipment used is appropriate for the experiment. Be careful not to judge the ability of a school to provide resources .. |
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4. A control was used. The student can identify it. |
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5. The sample size is appropriate. |
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6. If weaknesses exist in this design, the student can identify them (might not contain any) |
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E. Implementation of Design
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1. It appears that the student invested sufficient time and effort. |
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2. The student has a notebook/log of daily activities, procedures & findings |
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3. The student carefully measured and recorded data. |
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Effectiveness of Display
1. The display catches and focuses attention. Consider neatness, correct spelling, expression, eye appeal (note = 5 points) |
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2. The display discloses organized procedures and thinking. |
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3. The guide marks, labels and descriptions are neatly, yet briefly presented |
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* If school is identified .........................(deduct 1 point)......................... |
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Total (10) = _________
Oral Presentation
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1. The presentation was understandable. |
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2. The presenter(s) was enthusiastic. |
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3. The presenter(s) was prepared/well-rehearsed. If a team presentation, all members participated |
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4. The presenter(s) maintained focus on the topic. (Or, was too much time spent on superfluous, tangential or background information?) |
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Ability to answer Judges Questions
1. The student understands the underlying concepts and implications of the project. |
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2. The judges questions are answered successfully. |
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3. The students answers indicate that he/she did the work on his/her own ... |
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4. The student is able to explain the importance/significance of what was done ... |
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Validity of Conclusions
1. The visual/oral presentation tells a complete and concise story about the project. |
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2. The data tables/graphs reflect the findings of the experiment. . |
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3. The student(s) is able to explain the results. |
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4. The student(s) forms a conclusion based on the data, data analysis (project/grade appropriate) . |
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5. The student(s) refrains from forming a conclusion that is too generalized |
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6. The student(s) recognizes sources of error. |
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J. Evaluation of Future Work
1. The student(s) can identify how the project leads to further avenues of research. . |
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2. The student(s) can explain the significance of the work whether it confirms known information or is new. |
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3. The student(s) can explain why he/she would/would not continue with the project. .. |
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Total (6) = _________