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Judging Criteria
| Component of Judging Criteria |
Score |
| Scientific/Engineering Goals |
20 Points |
| Creative Ability |
20 Points |
| Clarity |
20 Points |
| Knowledge |
15 Points |
| Thoroughness |
15 Points |
| Relevance of Topic to Intel |
10 Points |
| Bonus Discretionary Points |
Variable |
| Total Possible Score |
100 Points |
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Scientific Thought / Engineering Goals – 20 points
1. Does the project have a clear objective/s?
2. Is the objective relevant?
3. Is the solution workable?
4. Acceptable to the potential user?
5. Is the solution a significant improvement over previous alternatives?
6. Has the solution been tested?
Creative Ability – 20 points
1. Does the project show creative ability and originality in the questions asked
2. The approach to solving the problem
3. The analysis of the data
4. The interpretation of the data
5. The use of equipment
6. The construction or design of new equipment
Clarity – 20 points
1. How clearly does the finalist discuss his/her project and explain the purpose, procedure, and conclusions?
2. Does the written material reflect the student’s understanding of the research?
3. Are the important phases of the project presented in an orderly manner?
4. How clearly are the data presented?
5. How clearly are the results presented?
6. How well does the project foils explain the project?
7. Was the presentation done in a forthright manner?
Thoroughness – 15 points
1. Was the purpose carried out to completion within the scope of the original intent?
2. How completely was the problem covered?
3. Are the conclusions based on a single experiment or replication?
4. How complete are the project foils?
5. How much time did the student spend on the project
6. Did the student perform all the research work needed?
Knowledge – 15 points
1. Do the students have detailed knowledge about the subject area?
2. Is he/she familiar with engineering literature?
3. Does the student have breadth of knowledge and understand related subject
areas?
4. Is the student aware of other approaches or theories?
Relevance of Topic to Intel – 10 points
Bonus Discretionary Points (variable)
To be used for unique variables of a student or project.
1. Was a particular student younger than the other participants?
2. Was the project of special note due to research area or other circumstances? |
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