Judging Criteria for Design Investigation - Project and Paper Sessions
Poster Design Rubric Paper Design Rubric
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Evidence of Design Processing Skills
Design Processing Skills
- Exhibits a thorough understanding and the application of the design process. The student has acquired design skills.
Understanding Scientific Principles Involved
- Exhibits thorough understanding of the basic scientific principles involved with the project.
Design Approach: Overall
- Has identified a need or real world problem. Uses a logical, orderly method for addressing the problem or need. The method was appropriate and effective.
Design Approach: Performance Criteria
- Clear performance criteria have been developed to address the features of the product, algorithm, proof, model, etc.
Design Approach: Preliminary Design Plan
- A clear plan had been presented using a block diagram, flowchart or sketch. The design plan shows all of the parts and/or subsystems of the design and how all parts of the design work together.
Constructing and Testing the Design Prototype
- Have constructed and tested a prototype of their best design. This may involve targeted users and/or analysis of data sets. (This may or may not include traditional data).
Redesign and Retest
- Shows evidence that changes in design were made to better meet the performance criteria established at the beginning of the project. Test results may be included in tables, if applicable. Data analysis/validation may be present.
Validity of Evaluation/Conclusion
- The conclusion accurately reports the successes and failures of the preliminary design, what changes were made, and how the redesign more closely met the performance criteria.
Originality
- Demonstrates a novel approach and/or idea. Exhibits a creative approach to design. Shows evidence that other designs were investigated that addressed the same need or real world problem.
Scientific Communication - Oral Presentation
Presentation Quality
- Clear presentation; concisely summarizes the project. Information is relevant and pertinent. Exhibits a thorough understanding of their topic area.
Dynamics
- Speaks fluently with good eye contact; polite, dynamic, and interested in their project.
Answer to Questions
(Paper Session Only)
- Response to questions showed insight and thorough understanding of background material.
Scientific Communication - Display (Poster Session Only)
Information: Experimental
- Gives complete explanation of the project. Display includes abstract, graphics, charts, and/or pictures on the FRONT of the board only. a packet containing safety sheet and any endorsements should be next to the board.
- The Display board is neat, organized, and appealing. No spelling errors are present.
Written Report
The parts of the written report should be evaluated for their merits as further evidence of design processing skills.
Abstract
- Abstract present; contains a concise summary of the purpose, procedure, and conclusion in 250 words or less. The proper IJAS form was used.
Title Page/Table of Contents
- The title page is clear and concise. The table of contents is complete and includes accurate pagination.
Acknowledgements
- Credit has been given to those who have helped with the project.
Problem or Need
- Described in detail a real world problem or need.
Background Research (BR)
- Background research is in-depth and information is pertinent and supports the design. BR is adequately cited in-text using APA format. All referenced materials are included in the References section.
Design Plan
- The design plan is complete and easily followed; all of the parts and/or subsystems of the design are included.
Results of Testing and Redesign
- Testing results have considered the parts and subsystems that required redesign in order to meet the performance criteria, and the redesign shows the changes in parts and subsystems.
Evaluation/Conclusion
- A concise evaluation and interpretation of the design, redesign and testing were made as they are related to the performance criteria.
Reference List
- Quality, quantity and variety of sources are adequate for the topic. Sources listed are cited within Background Research.
- Most sources are current.
- APA format is followed.
Technical Aspects
- Good grammar and spelling are evident. The student’s last name is in the upper right-hand corner of all pages after the table of contents.
- Font size and type are appropriate.
Neat and Orderly
- The full report is neat and follows the Policy and Procedure Manual order as illustrated on the left side of the judging rubric.