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Clear, concise, appropriate description of project
In 100 words or less, describe the project, including: a. project goal b. rationale for project, linked to background research c. procedure d. conclusions
Brief summary of background research on topic with minimum of two sources. This shoudl point toward the relevance of your project - why is your project important to your group, school and community?
Briefly describe the goa and purpose of the project. Clearly state the relevance of your project, and state your HYPOTHESIS for all scientific studies
Include Materials and Procedure used to conduct your research.
State the results of your reserach. Quantitative data should be presented in a data table, and then summarized using appropriate graphs. Photos, videos or illustrations should be included when possible.
Summarize your results and state your conclusions. Include a brief evaluation of the success of your research and suggestions for further research
List all books, publications, and commmunications from which significant material was used during your research. Use APA format. Any factual inofrmation presented that is not your original work MUST have sources cited. If not, you are plagiarizing!
It would be very unusual for you to have completed this project without receiving any help/coaching/mentoring from an adult. Give credit here for assistance received from teachers, parents, community members, etc
This includes mechanics, grammar and format. Carefully proofread your paper. Avoid mistakes in mechanics and grammar. World-process your paper. Use 12 point Arial font, Use 1" margins on all sides of your paper. Double space your paper!