1. Science Fair Projects

2. Science Fair Project
There are many sections of a science fair project: Research Paper (Abstract, Literature Review, Purpose/Hypothesis, Materials, Experimental Procedure, Results, Conclusion, Documentation), Journal, and Research Proposal
Other parts of Science Fair Project are a Poster and Presentation
Science Fair Project is worth 10% of students course grade (Thus it is very important to do good on it)

3. Research Proposal In a research proposal one should :
Summarize what will be done in experiment
Describe the experimental group(s) and control group
Describe what you will be collecting for data. Be specific!!
Explain what you will do to measure your dependent variable
Include the number of trials you will do for each sample
Refer to the main materials that you will be using
Research proposal should be one whole paragraph
Reaserch proposal should also include 3 sources of info
Be sure to use spell check for proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling
This section is worth 15 points!!!

4. Research Proposal Rubric
Problem statement and Sources are worth 3 points
Identification is worth 2 points
Proposed method ans materials are worth 12 points!!!

5. Abstract Abstract is a short summary of your experiment
Things that should be included in abstract are Problem statement, hypothesis, summary of method, and what was found through the experiment
Abstract has to be between words, and it has to be written as one paragraph
Abstract is worth 3 points

6. Literature Review
Literature review is summary of information that you have gathered in library on your topic
Literature review should be 3-4 pages long, and it should include parenthetical
Literature review should give reader important information about the topic
At the end of Literature review, you must conclude how your research has added to or supported your knowledge of your topic
Literature review is worth 15 points!!!

7. Purpose/Hypothesis
In this section you have to write about your hypothesis, and why you chose to do the study that you did
Your hypothesis must be based on your Literature review, and it must include your independent and dependent variable
This section must be 5-10 sentences long
This section is worth 3 points

8. Materials
In this section, you should include all of the materials you used during the experiment
This section is worth 3 Points

9. Experimental Procedure
In this section you have to write about the method you followed for your experiment (be specific and include every little detail)
If you had done any calculation during the experiment, you must explain how you did them
You must write Experimental procedure in third person point of view (don't use “I” in this section)
This section must be at least one page long
This section is worth 9 Points

10. Results
In this section, you must include all of your data (such as tables, graphs, written observations, pictures, and etc…)
All tables and graphs should include titles, labels, and units of measurements
This section is worth 9 Points

11. Journal
Journal must contain entries that describe what was done on each day that project was worked on
In addition, all data must be included in the journal

12. Conclusion In this section you should:
Discuss if your results support or do not support your hypothesis
Refer back to actual data
Explain what you learned through this experiment
This section should be at least one and a half page long
This section is worth 5 Points

13. Documentation
In this section, you should list your sources in alphabetical order using MLA style
You should have at least 3-5 sources (and you can only have one from internet)
You should use books, magazines, and journals

14. General Requirements
The research paper should include a title page with title of your study, name, date, teacher and class
Create a table of content for your paper. Make sure that you number each page. Below the contents, write a short paragraph thanking people who contributed to your study.
Place all of the pages in proper order: title page, table of contents/acknowledgement, research paper, and documentation
The research paper should be typed or word-processed using 12-font and double spacing.
Make sure that your report is neat, and double check all of your work

15. Poster
The purpose of poster board is to present the major parts of your research to get people interested in reading your paper
Use a freestanding piece of poster board that folds out
Include that title/problem statement of your research in the middle of the poster board
On the poster board include entire abstract and written summaries of the following parts of your research paper: Literature review (list facts), purpose, hypothesis, materials/procedure, data, and conclusion
Poster must be neat, visually appealing, and informative

16. Presentation Your presentation must be 2-5 minutes long
During your presentation:
Introduce your topic and explain the purpose of your research
Identify your variables and state your hypothesis
Describe what was done during the experiment, and include the materials you used
Discuss the results, particularly your average results
State your conclusion, and use your data to support your conclusion
Identify two things (dealing with the procedure) that you would do to improve your study
Explain whether your results supported, refuted, or added to your knowledge of your topic
Answer questions posed by classmates and teacher
Be sure:
to make eye contact with audience
Speak clearly and loudly
Point to your poster
answer all questions to best of your abilities
This section is worth 20 points!!!

17. Overall rubric Research paper is worth 50 points
Organization, Abstract, Purpose/Hypothesis, Materials, are worth 3 points
Literature Review & Citations of sources are worth 15 points
Procedure and results are worth 9 points
Conclusion is worth 5 points
Presentation is worth 20 points
Organization of poster, content of poster, quality of presentation, responses to questions are worth 5 Points
Journal is worth 10 points
Research proposal is worth 15 points
Scientific methodology is worth 5 points