TOPICS FOR CONSIDERATION IN JUDGING

The judging process will focus on what the student has learned about his or her chosen project and the process used in completing the project. In addition the project will be judged on the basis of the student's ability to discuss intelligently the overall scope and significant results of his or her work. Judging criteria for team and individual projects are identical.

1. Scientific Approach

A. Did the student start with a clearly stated hypothesis, purpose,  or statement of an engineering goal?

B. Was the student orderly and logical with the setup and follow through of the project?

C. Were the student's conclusions consistent with the data he or she collected?

Possible 25 points

2. Knowledge of Project Area

A. How effectively did the student conduct preliminary research?

B. Is the explanation of the project clear and precise?

C. What was the extent of the student’s knowledge of materials related to the project?

D. Is  the student aware of both the scope and limitations of the project?

Possible 20 points

3. Thoroughness

A. Is there evidence that the studnet used multiple sources  in the literature search?

B. Has thorough use been made of data and observations?

C. How successfully has the original plan been followed through to completion?

D.  Was there complexity to any aspect of the project?

Possible 20 points

4. Written Records and Reports

A. Has the student kept an original day-by-day notebook with all plans, procedures, observations, and conclusions for failures as well as successes?

B. Has the student put together an accurate written report, complete with a bibliography?

Possible 15 points

5. Ingenuity and Creativity

A. Did the student show originality of thought, design or implementation of the experiment?

B. How well has the student used his or her materials in the solution of problems?

C. Does the student present any new or unique ideas or interpretation of the data?

Possible 15 points

6. Visual Presentation

A. Is the project displayed in a logical and organized manner?

B. Have charts and graphs used where needed?

C. Did the display and posters effectively convey the message in an understandable manner?

Possible 5 points