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Schedule for Special Awards and Tours Judges

Please arrive at Illinois Tech by 8:00 a.m. on Friday, March 21, 2022. Specific instructions on the exact location are provided in the letter of introduction mailed with this handbook. Check-in for Special Awards and Tours judges will be available in Hermann Hall. There you will receive orientation, name tags, and judging packets from your committee chairperson. The judging of exhibits will take place in the Hermann Hall.

If you find that you cannot be present on the morning of Friday, March 21, 2022, please inform us by telephoning 773-753-2587, the direct line to the Science Fair judging headquarters. This number will be available beginning Tuesday, March 18, 2022.

Again, we thank you for participating in this important event, and we appreciate your desire to help the students of the Chicago Public Schools.

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Friday, March 21, 2022 8:00 a.m.	Judges report to TBD for check-in and briefing. You must notify the Chairperson of Special Awards and Tours if you plan to present an award. Coffee and rolls will be available.
8:45a.m. - 12:00 noon	Judging of exhibits. Return  for check-out upon completion of judging.
11:00 a.m.	Official Welcoming Ceremony
11:30a.m. - 1:30 p.m.	Buffet Luncheon Obtain a lunch ticket and directions from a member of the Special Awards and Tours Committee.
Sunday, March 23, 2022 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Awards Convocation - Auditorium Publicity pictures may be taken backstage (right side) immediately after the presentation of your award.

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Criteria for Special Awards and Tours Judges

Special Awards and Tours Judges who are presenting awards for their company or organization will select exhibits for the awards on the basis of criteria established by the sponsoring company or organization. However, the following universal criteria for judging a student's science project should be considered in the assessment process.

Judging a Student's Science Project
A Evidence of :

1. knowledge gained: acquired scientific knowledge of skills.
2. experimental research data from student's projects.
3. scientific approach: problem, hypothesis, experiment, results,
4. thoroughness, repeated trials, use of a control to assess the variables.

B Validity of:

1. information regarding stated known facts and principles.
2. conclusions consistent with reported data.

C Written report:

i. Abstract
(Does the Abstract contain no more than 150 words in three paragraphs entitled: Purpose, Procedure, and Conclusion?)

ii. Safety Sheet

1. Have all safety hazards been identified?
2. Does the safety sheet have appropriate signatures affixed?

iii. Title/Table of Contents
(Are both present?)

iv. Purpose and Hypothesis
(Has a problem been defined and a prediction made?)

v. Review of Literature

1. Have known facts and principles been handled appropriately?
2. Is literature cited pertinent to the topic and cited using American Psychological Association (APA) format?

vi. Materials
(Are the materials listed and measurements made in metric units where applicable?)

vii. Procedure
(Does the procedure follow a logical protocol with all steps included?)

viii. Results

1. Are the results organized into tables and graphs and easily understandable by someone not familiar with the work?
2. Is the data quantitative and explanations given when necessary?

ix. Conclusions

1. Has the student stated known facts, added new experimental information, and drawn relevant conclusions?
2. Is there a concise evaluation and interpretation of the data?
3. Does the conclusion refer back to the purpose and hypothesis?

x. Reference List

1. Are the quality and quantity of references current and adequate for the topic?
2. Are the resources listed cited within the Review of Literature using APA format?

xi. Conventions

1. Has the student used standards for technical writing?
2. Are grammar and spelling correct?

D Oral Report:

i. Presentation quality

1. Does the presentation clearly and precisely summarize the project?
2. Is the information relevant and pertinent?
3. Does the presentation include enough technical information to be convincing?

ii. Dynamics

1. Does the student speak fluently with good eye contact?
2. Is the presentation lucid, articulate, and interesting?

E Visual Report:

i. Information

1. Does the display effectively support the theme of the investigation?
2. Is the data on the display organized in the most explicit way to present the particular type of information involved?
3. Are charts, pictures, and graphics appropriately used?

ii. Artistic Qualities
(Is the display neat, organized, and appealing?)

If there is more than one judge representing a company or organization, please coordinate scores and report your choices on one official reporting form for each selected award. Return the form to the Special Awards and Tours Committee located in the Little Theater. Please do not advise any students of their award status.

Thank you again for your time, effort, and expertise!