Let's Reverse Engineer the Process
Using the mock experiment provided, let's look at the final project check sheet in reverse. I recommend that you find each area in the Science Fair Packet for definition, steps, and other information.
F. Bibliography (References) and E. Acknowledgements/Credits
Easy Bib
Google Doc (Citing Sources)
Use one or more of these tools to try Creating a Sample Bibliography with the Packet Recommended Sources. Also remember, to use the word Bibliography (center) at the top of the page. Citations should be listed in alphabetical order by the first word.
Selecting Sources Reminder(s)
Utilize a Recommended Database or Evaluate the Source (What #?)
http://fhsalmc.blogspot.com/2016/10/reliable-sources_17.html
E. Ideas for Future Research, Conclusion, Data Analysis and Discussion, Experimental Procedure, Materials List
Conclusion (Packet info.: Answer investigative question/prove or disprove hypothesis/ summarize and evaluate procedures/include supporting data/Explain how the data supports/suggest changes: procedures and/or possibilities for further study)
Plagiarism Reminder
"Some descriptions of plagiarism include cheating, using someone's else's work as your own, using someone's work inappropriately, and/or not giving credit to sources used."
Read More at: http://fhsalmc.blogspot.com/2017/10/
D. Background Research (Study your topic and become a scholar)
C. Abstract, Table and Contents, Questions, Variables, and Hypothesis
Introduction (Abstract, Question, Variables, and Hypothesis)
Abstract: Example: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/science-fair/science-fair-project-sample-abstract
More about the Abstract: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/science-fair/how-to-write-a-science-fair-project-abstract
Question: (see the Science Fair Guide Checkpoint Planning Sheet and Defining the Terms)
Variables and Hypothesis:
https://tr10science.wikispaces.com/Science+Fair+Project (see Step 3and 4)
B. Title Page
A. Selecting a Topic
1. Science Fair Experiments Examples
http://www.education.com/science-fair/ (see for ideas and possible sources)
http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_ideas.shtml (see for ideas and possible sources; ask your teacher about preferences for this site)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8EeKjxvOy9IN205dzItem5oZUE/view?usp=sharing (Book list at FHSA)
Consider using Wikipedia for ideas even if you don't use it as a main source. Also, look at the sources in the selected Wikipedia article.
2. Creating an Original Science Project Idea
http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/guest-blog/3-strategies-for-an-original-science-fair-project/
