CREATIVE ABILITY

·        Has the approach used in solving the problem been used before, or is it original?

·        Does the student’s analysis of the data reveal new insights?

·        Do the results indicate further investigation of this idea is warranted or that a potential application is possible?

·        Overall opinion of the creativeness of the student’s idea.

·        Overall opinion of the creativeness of the student’s method.

·        Overall opinion of the creativeness of the display.

SCIENTIFIC THOUGHT - ENGINEERING GOALS

·        Is the problem or objective of the project precisely stated?

·        Do the procedures used in developing the solution or results of the project follow scientific principles?

·        Does the interpretation of the data appear to be valid?

·        Does the device or results contradict or support any accepted theory?

·        Has the student compiled an adequate bibliography?

·        Has this problem been solved or the hardware been built previously?

·        Is the problem related to other recent work in the field?

·        Does the student’s work suggest further investigation or development?

·        Is there a potential application of the principle or results of this project?

·        Overall opinion of the scientific or engineering presentation of the display.

THOROUGHNESS

·        How many experiments did the student perform?

·        Is the student aware of other approaches to this problem or development?

·        Does the display physically demonstrate the operation or results of the project?

·        Does an examination of the laboratory log book or engineering book display thoroughness?

SKILL

·        What laboratory or construction problems presented themselves and how did the student overcome them?

·        Where was the project developed or carried out, and with what assistance?

·        How does the exhibit compare to the others? Does it catch the eye?

·        Overall opinion of the skill shown in the construction or data acquisition involved in the project.

CLARITY

·        How clearly has the student been able to discuss the project? Has he or she explained the purpose, development, procedure and conclusions in a clear and orderly manner?

·        Is the written material clearly presented and data easily understood?

·        Overall opinion of the clarity of the display and student’s presentation.