JUDGING BREAKDOWN

1. Scientific Thought/Engineering Goals (Individual - 30 points, Team - 25 points)
   Points are awarded for:
   
   

   Scientific	Engineering
   (1) Evidence of use of scientific method (2) Clear statement of a problem (3) Problem is limited and soluble (4) Evidence of a procedural plan (5) Recognition and definition of variables (6) Controls defined and used correctly (7) Data supports the conclusions (8) Data limitations identified (9) Reference to related research (10) Evidence of literature search	(1) Identification of clear objectives (2) Objective relevant to user needs (3) Solution is - workable, acceptable to user, economically feasible (4) Solution compatible with potential end product (5) Significant improvement over prior alternatives (6) Performance testing performed

   
   
2. Creative Ability (Individual - 30 points, Team - 25 points)
   Points are awarded for:
   (1) Originality in selecting the problem
   (2) Originality of plan to solve the problem
   (3) Originality in the use or construction of equipment
   (4) Originality in the analysis and interpretation of data
   
   
3. Thoroughness (Individual - 15 points, Team - 12 points)
   Points are awarded for:
   (1) Completeness of the project within the scope of the problem
   (2) Evidence of a literature search
   (3) Awareness of theoretical background
   (4) Completeness of observations and data
   
   
4. Skill (Individual - 15 points, Team - 12 points)
   Points are awarded for:
   (1) Evidence that the student/team has the required laboratory, computation, observational and design skills to perform a meaningful investigation
   (2) Refinement of various components of the project
   
   
5. Clarity (Individual - 10 points, Team - 10 points)
   Points are awarded for:
   (1) Problem and results that are understandable
   (2) Clarity of data presented (purpose, procedure and conclusions)
   (3) Clarity of project display
   (4) Orderly arrangement of display
   
   
6. Teamwork (Team Projects only - 16 points)
   Points are awarded for:
   (1) Tasks and contributions from each team member clearly outlined
   (2) Involvement and understanding of each team member with all aspects of the project
   (3) Work that reflects the coordinated efforts of all team members

Maximum possible score = 100 points for individual and team projects