All projects are subject to a pre-selection process based on the criteria listed below.
PRE-SELECTION CRITERIA – EXPERIMENTAL PROJECTS
- Scientific Approach : ( max-8 pts)
Well defined problem was solved using scientific principles.
- Experimental Approach: (max-10 pts)
Dependent and independent variables were defined and control group was in evidence.
- Validity of Conclusion : ( max-5 pts)
Conclusion is consistent.
- Originality : ( max-10 pts)
Topic is original and method is highly creative.
PRE-SELECTION CRITERIA – DESIGN PROJECTS
- Design Approach Overall: (max-8 pts)
Has identified a need or real world problem.
- Design Approach-Performance Criteria: (max-10 pts)
Clear performance criteria have been developed to address the features of the product, algorithm, proof, model, etc.
- Validity of Evaluation/Conclusion : (max-5 pts)
Conclusion accurately reports with the success/failure of the design
- Originality: ( max-10 pts)
Topic is original and method is highly creative.
PRE-SELECTION CRITERIA – RESEARCH REVIEW PROJECTS
- Review Approach: (max- 8 pts)
Clearly identifies and discusses research focus/purpose of research. Hypotheses/propositions are clearly articulated.
- Research Methods: (max- 10 pts)
Provides accurate, thorough description of how the data was collected, what data sources were analyzed, plan of analysis or measurement instrument, research context.
- Conclusion: ( max-5 pts)
Interpretations/analysis of results are thoughtful and insightful, clearly informed by the study’s results, and thoroughly address how they supported, disapproved, and/or informed the hypotheses/propositions.
- Resources: (max-10 pts)
Information is gathered from at least 5 current peer reviewed journal articles.
