Judging Criteria
Below are the highest scoring strands within the judging criteria of the competition. For the full judging rubric, click here.
01
Research Question
There is a clear and focused purpose identified within the research question.
The research question is clearly testable using scientific methods.
The research question is applicable to real-life situations.
02
The independent, dependent and controlled variables are complete and identified.
The methodology is clear, appropriate and achieves the purpose of the research question.
(If relevant) Extensive evidence of awareness of the significant safety, ethical or environmental issues that are relevant to the methodology of the investigation is demonstrated.
Methodology and Experiment Design
03
The results are collected systematically and are reproducible.
Conclusions are consistently analytical and coherent.
The uncertainties and limitations of the results are relevant and explained.
Data Collection and Analysis
04
Possible improvements to the methodology are relevant and explained.
Opportunities for further research are identified and explained.
Potential implications of results are relevant and explained.
Evaluation and Applicability
05
Consistently thoughtful and relevant reflections are made regarding the experimental process.
Reflection
06
Evidence of personal relevance with the investigation is clear with significant independent thinking, initiative or insight.
The justification given for choosing the research question and/or the topic under
investigation clearly demonstrates personal significance, interest or curiosity.
There is clear evidence of personal input and initiative in the design, implementation and presentation of the investigation.
The project is innovative, in terms of originality, feasibility. It is applicable to real-life to a certain extent, providing an unconventional solution to modern problems.
Personal Relevance and Creativity
07
The presentation is logical and can be easily understood and engaging.
Data is clearly presented, using a range of graphics and tables or any relevant format.
There is a high degree of understanding of the project and relevant science.
There is extensive evidence and documentation of the process displayed.