The Science Project Portfolio (aka...Sci Proj Binder/Notebook)
In a small 3-ring binder (recommended), place the following items in order...(tabs are wonderful to help judges flip through your binder!) :)
1. Title Page (page 1)
You may phrase the title in the form of a question or a very eye-catching, creative form.
This can be larger than 12 font and may be colorful and different font (from TNR).
Put the complete name(s) of the student(s) in the lower right corner, along with the class period, and teacher's name.
2. Abstract (page 2)
3. Research (pages 3-5)...page #s could differ depending on the size of your research paper
Edit the Science Project Research paper that you were handed back. Print the newly changed research paper (should be re-numbered, 3 complete pages of RESEARCH in 12 font Times New Roman, APA format with 1" margins, in-paragraph citations on material that is NOT original thought; research should all of the background concepts within your experiment that one should know to understand your project)
4. Table of Contents (page 6)...literally make your page look like the following with a title "Table of Contents" :)
I. Introduction Section
Problem………………………....7
Hypothesis…………………....8
II. Experiment Section
Materials and Equipment........9
Experimental Design……………………...10
Data and Results……......11
II. Conclusion Section
Analysis & Conclusion...(?...depends)
References…………………(?...depends)
Acknowledgements……..(?...depends)
5. Problem Statement (page 7)
Type "Problem" ("Question" is also appropriate if you've already printed it out). Place in center, top portion of the page.
Phrase the problem statement in the form of a question to be answered by the experimental design. (may be placed center-aligned a few spaces below "problem" or may be centered on page)
6. Hypothesis (page 8)
Type "Hypothesis" and place in top/center portion of the page.
Phrase hypothesis in an "if, then, because..." format. "if" [explain what you'll do], "then" [explain what you'll think will happen], "because" [how can you explain your guess?].
7. Materials and Equipment (page 9)
Type "Materials and Equipment" and place in top/center of page.
Prepare a complete list of all supplies/equipment needed.
Be specific (ie. 5-5 ml glass beakers)
8. Experimental Design/Procedures (page 10)
Type "Experimental Design" and place in top/center of page. Describe each step in the procedure. Be specfic. State each step so that another scientist could duplicate this experiment. If you used an online procedure as a guide, use your OWN words. Number each step in a 'list' format. Pictures may be included in these 'instructions'.
9. Data and Observations (page 11 thru ?)
Type "Data and Observations" and place in top/center of page(s).
This section may be several pages long (depending upon the charts/tables/graphs you've created to display your data. Make sure to properly title/label all of the above.
10. Analysis and Conclusions (page ?...depends on your Data section)
Type "Analysis and Conclusions" and place in top/center of page.
Analyze your data according to the ISEF description. This information should be a 'healthy' paragraph. Label the paragraph "Analysis".
Put the conclusion section on the same page. Label paragraph(s) "Conclusion". Write a conclusion according to the ISEF description.
11. References (page ?...depends)
Type "References" and place at top/center of page. Use APA formatting. This should be the References from your Research Paper (make sure it's a new sheet(s) with proper changes/fixed up). Add any other sources you needed for the success of this project.
12. Acknowledgements (page ?...depends)
Give specific credit and thanks to those who helped you along with your Science Fair Project.
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In a small 3-ring binder (recommended), place the following items in order...(tabs are wonderful to help judges flip through your binder!) :)
1. Title Page (page 1)
You may phrase the title in the form of a question or a very eye-catching, creative form.
This can be larger than 12 font and may be colorful and different font (from TNR).
Put the complete name(s) of the student(s) in the lower right corner, along with the class period, and teacher's name.
2. Abstract (page 2)
3. Research (pages 3-5)...page #s could differ depending on the size of your research paper
Edit the Science Project Research paper that you were handed back. Print the newly changed research paper (should be re-numbered, 3 complete pages of RESEARCH in 12 font Times New Roman, APA format with 1" margins, in-paragraph citations on material that is NOT original thought; research should all of the background concepts within your experiment that one should know to understand your project)
4. Table of Contents (page 6)...literally make your page look like the following with a title "Table of Contents" :)
I. Introduction Section
Problem………………………....7
Hypothesis…………………....8
II. Experiment Section
Materials and Equipment........9
Experimental Design……………………...10
Data and Results……......11
II. Conclusion Section
Analysis & Conclusion...(?...depends)
References…………………(?...depends)
Acknowledgements……..(?...depends)
5. Problem Statement (page 7)
Type "Problem" ("Question" is also appropriate if you've already printed it out). Place in center, top portion of the page.
Phrase the problem statement in the form of a question to be answered by the experimental design. (may be placed center-aligned a few spaces below "problem" or may be centered on page)
6. Hypothesis (page 8)
Type "Hypothesis" and place in top/center portion of the page.
Phrase hypothesis in an "if, then, because..." format. "if" [explain what you'll do], "then" [explain what you'll think will happen], "because" [how can you explain your guess?].
7. Materials and Equipment (page 9)
Type "Materials and Equipment" and place in top/center of page.
Prepare a complete list of all supplies/equipment needed.
Be specific (ie. 5-5 ml glass beakers)
8. Experimental Design/Procedures (page 10)
Type "Experimental Design" and place in top/center of page. Describe each step in the procedure. Be specfic. State each step so that another scientist could duplicate this experiment. If you used an online procedure as a guide, use your OWN words. Number each step in a 'list' format. Pictures may be included in these 'instructions'.
9. Data and Observations (page 11 thru ?)
Type "Data and Observations" and place in top/center of page(s).
This section may be several pages long (depending upon the charts/tables/graphs you've created to display your data. Make sure to properly title/label all of the above.
10. Analysis and Conclusions (page ?...depends on your Data section)
Type "Analysis and Conclusions" and place in top/center of page.
Analyze your data according to the ISEF description. This information should be a 'healthy' paragraph. Label the paragraph "Analysis".
Put the conclusion section on the same page. Label paragraph(s) "Conclusion". Write a conclusion according to the ISEF description.
11. References (page ?...depends)
Type "References" and place at top/center of page. Use APA formatting. This should be the References from your Research Paper (make sure it's a new sheet(s) with proper changes/fixed up). Add any other sources you needed for the success of this project.
12. Acknowledgements (page ?...depends)
Give specific credit and thanks to those who helped you along with your Science Fair Project.
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