 Criteria for Judging
The criteria
below are those used for judging first through fifth
place in each
grade or category
at the Northeastern Indiana Regional
Science and Engineering Fair.
Local fairs may use these criteria or formulate
their own.
I.
Creative Ability – 30
points
Does the project show creative ability and originality in:
• the
question asked?
• the approach to solving the problem?
• the analysis of the data?
• the interpretation of the data?
• the use of equipment?
• the construction or design of new equipment?
II.
Scientific Thought – 30 points
• Is the problem
stated clearly and unambiguously?
• Is the problem sufficiently limited so that it was possible to attack
it?
• Was there a procedural plan for obtaining a solution?
• Are the variables clearly recognized and defined?
• If controls were necessary, was there a recognition of their need,
and were they correctly used?
• Are there adequate data to support the conclusions?
• Are the limitations of the data recognized?
• Does the student understand how the project ties in with related research?
• Does the student have an idea of what further research is indicated?
• Did the student cite scientific literature?
III.
Thoroughness – 15
points
• Does the exhibit
tell a complete and concise story?
• Is the proper attention given to important items?
IV.
Skill – 15
points
•
Does
the student have the skills requires to do all the work necessary to obtain
the data which support the project? Laboratory skills? Communication
skills? Observational skills? Design skills?
•
Where was the project
done? Home? School Laboratory? University Laboratory?
What assistance was received from parents, teachers, scientists, engineers?
•
Where did the equipment
come from? Did the student build it? Was it obtained on loan?
Was it purchased? Was it part of a laboratory in which the student worked?
V.
Clarity – 10
points
•
Are the labels large, neat and easy to read?
•
Is the objective
likely to be understood by one who is not technically trained in the
particular field?
•
How well can the
student talk about the project?
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