Student Checklists
Student Checklist for Experimental Projects
Abstract
- First page of paper
- Three paragraphs with proper headings: Purpose, Procedure, and Conclusion
- Typed single-spaced 250 words or fewer
Safety Sheet for Poster Session Only
- High School students use ISEF forms/ Middle School students use IJAS forms in separate packet next to display board
- Hazards listed, precautions described
- Signed by sponsor
Endorsement(s)/Required Documents, if applicable for Poster Session Only
- High School students use ISEF forms/ Middle School students use IJAS forms in separate packet next to display board
- Completed as directed by guidelines
- Signed by student and sponsor; proper documentation is attached, if necessary
Title page
- Clear and concise
Table of Contents
- Pagination is present and accurate
Acknowledgements
- Credit is given to those who have helped
Purpose & Hypothesis
- States precisely what the investigation is attempting to discover or solve
- States a definitie question or problem
- Hypothesis is in IF-THEN-BECAUSE format
Background Research (BR)
- Consistent voice is evident.
- Logical and/or related grouping of information
- Accuracy in calculations, spelling, grammar, and quotations
- Typed double spaced, 1 inch margins, may be double sided
- Parenthetically cited (in-text) using APA formatting
Materials & Methods of Procedure
- Any apparatus and materials are listed.
- Step by step chronological procedures are present. Metric measurements are used (SI), if possible.
- Drawings and photographs are present if they enhance and clarify the procedure.
- Number of test groups and number of trials within each test group is adequate.
- Control or comparison group is defined.
- Independent, dependent, and constant variables are defined.
Results
- Data is organized into tables or charts with accompanying graphs.
- Data is quantitative and correct metric units (SI) are used
- Data is sufficient, clear, and accurate.
- Data is analyzed and discussed.
Conclusions
- Evaluation and interpretation of data is present.
- Refers back to purpose & hypothesis; answers the original question with substantive experimental and BR information.
- Is valid and limited to the results of the experiment.
References
- References come from a variety and type of resources.
- References are current and all are cited in text.
- References are alphabetical.
- Proper APA format is used for all references.
Student Checklist for Design Projects
Abstract
- First page of paper
- Three paragraphs with proper headings: Purpose, Procedure, and Conclusion
- Typed single-spaced 250 words or fewer
Safety Sheet for Poster Session Only
- High School students use ISEF forms/ Middle School students use IJAS forms in separate packet next to display board
- Hazards listed, precautions described
- Signed by sponsor
Endorsement(s)/Required Documents, if applicable for Poster Session Only
- High School students use ISEF forms/ Middle School students use IJAS forms in separate packet next to display board
- Completed as directed by guidelines
- Signed by student and sponsor; proper documentation is attached, if necessary
Title page
- Clear and Concise
Table of Contents
- Pagination is present and accurate
Acknowledgements
- Credit is given to those who have helped
Problem or Need
- States need being investigated or explains how design will solve a problem
Background Research (BR)
- Consistent voice is evident.
- Logical and/or related grouping of information
- Accuracy in calculations, spelling, grammar, and quotations
- Typed double spaced, 1 inch margins, may be double sided
- Parenthetically cited (in-text) using APA formatting
Materials & Methods of Procedure
- Any apparatus and materials are listed.
- Establish design criteria.
- Step by step chronological procedures are present. Metric measurements are used (SI), if possible.
- Drawings and photographs are present if they enhance and clarify the procedure.
- Description of prototype and redesigns is included.
- Description of how prototype and redesigns are tested and evaluated.
Results
- Results are organized into tables or charts with accompanying graphs if appropriate.
- Results are quantitative if possible and correct metric units (SI) are used.
- Results are sufficient, clear, and accurate.
- Results are analyzed and discussed.
Conclusions
- Evaluation and interpretation of results is present.
- Refers back to problem or needs statement; Explains how redesigns affected performance or results.
- Is valid and limited to the results of the investigation.
References
- References come from a variety and type of resource.
- References are current and all are cited in text.
- References are alphabetical.
- Proper APA format is used for all references.