JUDGING CRITERIA

• Exhibits/projects are judged on the following basis:

1. Originality (20 pts),
   Does the Project show originality in:
1. 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?

2. Scientific Thought (30 pts),
   
   • Is the problem stated clearly?
   • Is there a procedural plan for obtaining a solution?
   • Are the variables clearly recognized and defined?
   • If controls were necessary, was there a recognition of their need and were they    correctly used?
   • Are they within the scope of the original aims?
   • How completely has the problem been covered in the project.
   • Is the student aware of other approaches or theories concerning the project?
   • Was adequate time spent on the project?
   • Is the student familiar with the scientific literature in the field in which the work was    done?

3. Clarity and Thoroughness (20 pts.)
   
   • How clearly does the finalist discuss his/her project and explain the purpose, procedure, and conclusions? Watch out for memorized speeches that reflect little understanding of principles.
   • Does the written material reflect the finalist’s or team’s understanding of the research?
   • Does the student have a Project Data Book?
   • Are the important phases of the project presented in an orderly manner?
   • How clearly is the data presented?
   • How clearly are the results presented?
   • How well does the project display explain the project?

4. The contribution of the results to environment (20 Pts.)

5. Skill (10 pts.)
   
   • Does the student have the skills required to do all the work necessary to obtain the data which support the project? Laboratory skills? Computational skills? Observational skills? Design skills? Presentation skills.

 Jury members should not evaluate any projects from their own countries.
 Each project should be evaluated for 10 minutes.
 Results are confidential until announced at the awards ceremony.

*18th INEPO is an INTEL-ISEF AFFILIATED FAIR, 18th INEPO has its own methodology for judging projects based on universal criteria mostly emphasized by INTEL-ISEF.