Score Sheet Research Paper

JSHS recognizes students for original research achievements in the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM). The overall assessment is that students demonstrate valid investigation and experimentation aimed at discovery of knowledge. The judging criteria and scoring for JSHS are presented below. A maximum score of 30 points is possible using the following areas. For the semi-final and final round presentations, this serves as the basis for discussions among the judging team.

Rank each student’s presentation using the following criteria and weights:
5 = Superior        4 = Excellent        3 = Good    2 = Satisfactory    1 = Fair

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Statement and Identification of Research Problem   •Is the problem clearly stated? •Does the presenter demonstrate understanding of existing knowledge about the research problem?





Scientific Thought, Creativity/Originality   •Process skills demonstrated by the student in the solution to the research problem and/or the research design •Student demonstrates his/her individual contributions to and understanding of the research problem •Level of effort





Research Design, Procedures (Materials and Methods), Results   1. Science [ •Appropriateness of research design and procedures •Identification and control of variables •Reproducibility]





Discussion and Conclusions   • Clarity in stating conclusion(s) • Logical conclusion(s) that is relevant to the research problem and the results of experimentation or testing • Recognition of limits and significance of results • Evidence of student’s understanding of the scientific or technological principles • Theoretical or practical implications recognized • What was learned?





Skill in Communicating Research Results   • Clarity in communicating research to non-specialized audience and to judges • Definition of terms as necessary





Acknowledgement of sources