Research Track Judging Criteria
Technical Merits (0-5 pts)
- Clearly formulates an effective research question.
- Experiments and analyses are appropriate toward the goal of identifying answers to the research question.
- Limitations of the approach are addressed.
- Conclusions are drawn based on results and respond to the research question in a concrete way.
Methods Used (0-5 pts)
- Experimental techniques are sound.
- Experiments are performed correctly, and are performed by the student.
- Analysis of the data generated is performed correctly.
- The data and results are clearly presented.
Communication Skills and Style (0-5 pts)
- Uses appropriate scientific terminology for the relevant field
- Practices good speaking techniques (poise, eye contact, clear speech).
- Demonstrates knowledge of the topic.
- 10 Minute time limit met (8 mins speaking, 2 mins questions).
- If project involves a team, all members participate.
Organization and Visuals (0-5 pts)
Poster:
- Poster follows a logical and clear organization.
- Poster uses an appropriate mix of visuals and text.
- Poster is visually appealing.
Oral Presentation:
- Slide presentation follows a logical and clear organization.
- Slides contain an appropriate mix of visuals and text.
- Slides are visually appealing.
Show and Tell:
- Student demonstration of the project and its results follows a logical and clear organization.
- Students make appropriate mixed use of their demonstration and supplementary materials throughout their presentation.
- Aesthetic touches added to the demonstration, as well as any supplementary charts/pictures and media are visually appealing.
Design Track Judging Criteria
Technical Merits (0-5 pts)
- The student clearly formulates a design problem.
- A systematic design process is followed and discussed.
- Calculations and/or testing methods are appropriate and may be expected to produce meaningful data for interpretation of the design.
- Conclusions discuss the success of the product in reference to the initial problem.
Methods Used (0-5 pts)
- Measurement, testing and analysis and calculation methods are sound.
- Methods are correctly performed, and are performed by the student.
- Analysis of calculations and/or measurements is correctly performed.
- The data, calculations or results are clearly presented.
Communication Skills and Style (0-5 pts)
- Uses appropriate scientific terminology for the relevant field
- Practices good speaking techniques (poise, eye contact, clear speech).
- Demonstrates knowledge of the topic.
- 10 Minute time limit met (8 mins speaking, 2 mins questions).
- If project involves a team, all members participate.
Organization and Visuals (0-5 pts)
Poster:
- Poster follows a logical and clear organization.
- Poster uses an appropriate mix of visuals and text.
- Poster is visually appealing.
Oral Presentation:
- Slide presentation follows a logical and clear organization
- Slides contain an appropriate mix of visuals and text.
- Slides are visually appealing.
Show and Tell:
- Student demonstration of the project and its results follows a logical and clear organization.
- Students make appropriate mixed use of their demonstration and supplementary materials throughout their presentation.
- Aesthetic touches added to the demonstration, as well as any supplementary charts/pictures and media are visually appealing.