BIOLOGY/MICROBIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY/BIOCHEMISTRY, COMPUTER SCIENCE,
EARTH
REQUIREMENTS:
1) Only one (1) project can be entered per area..
2) Six (6) copies of a typed 8 1/2 inch by 11 inch, double-spaced scientfic paper must accompany the project to be submitted. The content of the paper, which should not exceed five (5) pages, should include: a short introduction describing the background and purpose of the workm an experimental section including both methods and results, and a concluding section discussing the resuls and their implications. Tables, graphs, charts, maps, photographs, raw statistical data, etc. should be included whenever possile. They must also include reference used and acknowledgements of any individuals who served as direct academic resources. The student's name, page number and unit name and number must be on the top of each page. Six (6) copies of the supporting documents, as well as the six copies of the paper must be submitted on or before the specified deadline.
NOTE: The deadline for submission of National registration documents is the first Friday in May.
No materials or copies will be accepted at the National Competition.
3) The contestant is to make an oral presentation explaining his or her project. The oral presentation should not exceed five (5) minutes. This time limit does not include the time required for the judges to ask question and for the contestant to respond to the judges' questions.
4) Contestants are responsible for providing their own equipment.
5) The NAACP ACT-SO Program will provide electrical power and display tables.
6) Contestants must submit a Science Verification Form from a qualified scientist or science teacher with and earned professional degree or license. This person can also serve as a coach, working closely with the student during the cousre of the porjec to ensure the accuracy of the student's research and qualifications for entry.
Contestants will be judged by the following criteria:
Quality of Research
1. Scientific Approach/Method
2. Validity of Information
3. Validity of Conclusion(s)
Depth of Understanding
1. Oral Presentation
2. Knowledge Gained and Creativity
3.Thoroughness
4. Individual Work
Written Report
Visual Presentation
1) Only one (1) project can be entered per area..
2) Six (6) copies of a typed 8 1/2 inch by 11 inch, double-spaced scientfic paper must accompany the project to be submitted. The content of the paper, which should not exceed five (5) pages, should include: a short introduction describing the background and purpose of the workm an experimental section including both methods and results, and a concluding section discussing the resuls and their implications. Tables, graphs, charts, maps, photographs, raw statistical data, etc. should be included whenever possile. They must also include reference used and acknowledgements of any individuals who served as direct academic resources. The student's name, page number and unit name and number must be on the top of each page. Six (6) copies of the supporting documents, as well as the six copies of the paper must be submitted on or before the specified deadline.
NOTE: The deadline for submission of National registration documents is the first Friday in May.
No materials or copies will be accepted at the National Competition.
3) The contestant is to make an oral presentation explaining his or her project. The oral presentation should not exceed five (5) minutes. This time limit does not include the time required for the judges to ask question and for the contestant to respond to the judges' questions.
4) Contestants are responsible for providing their own equipment.
5) The NAACP ACT-SO Program will provide electrical power and display tables.
6) Contestants must submit a Science Verification Form from a qualified scientist or science teacher with and earned professional degree or license. This person can also serve as a coach, working closely with the student during the cousre of the porjec to ensure the accuracy of the student's research and qualifications for entry.
Contestants will be judged by the following criteria:
Quality of Research
1. Scientific Approach/Method
2. Validity of Information
3. Validity of Conclusion(s)
Depth of Understanding
1. Oral Presentation
2. Knowledge Gained and Creativity
3.Thoroughness
4. Individual Work
Written Report
Visual Presentation
