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.