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Judging Standards Standards for Judging Science Projects
Established by the International Science and Engineering Fair
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  1. CREATIVENESS
    Originality of the problem, uniqueness of approach and the handling and interpretation of data should be commensurate with the grade level of the students. Ingenious use of equipment and materials is considered without regard to the cost of the items involved.
  2. SCIENTIFIC THOUGHT / ENGINEERING GOALS
    Scientific Thought:
      The project shows evidence of depth of study and effort in employing scientific procedures in the solution of a clearly defined problem including study of background, organized procedures, appropriate sampling, orderly recording and analysis of data and the formulation of logical conclusions.
    or
    Engineering Goals:
      The project has a clear objective relevant to the needs of the potential user. The product or process has been tested and is workable and feasible economically and ecologically.
  3. THOROUGHNESS
    The study is complete within the scope of the problem. Scientific literature has been searched, experiments have been repeated and careful records have been kept.
  4. SKILL
    Credit is given for special skills needed for the construction or use of equipment and for mathematical, computational, observational and design skills.
  5. CLARITY
    The purpose, procedures and conclusions are clearly explained orally and through the display. The project notebook is well organized, neat and accurate. Sources of ideas, data and assistance are clearly identified.