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Science Fair Project Guide
How to Do a Science Fair Project
- The Scientific Method
- Your Question
  - Project Proposal Form
- Background Research Plan
  - Background Research Plan Worksheet
- Finding Information
- Bibliography
  - Bibliography Worksheet
  - MLA Format Examples
  - APA Format Examples
  - Sample Bibliography: MLA Format
  - Sample Bibliography: APA Format
- Research Paper
  - How to Format Your Research Paper
  - Sample Research Paper
- Variables
  - Sample Variables and Hypothesis
- Variables for Beginners
- Hypothesis
  - Learn More About the Scientific Method
- Experimental Procedure
  - Sample Materials List & Experimental Procedure
- Materials List
  - Shopping List
- Conducting an Experiment
- Data Analysis & Graphs
  - Summarizing Your Data
  - Variance & Standard Deviation
  - Excel spreadsheet
- Conclusions
  - Sample Conclusions
- Final Report
  - Sample Final Report
- Abstract
  - Sample Abstract
- Display Board
  - Advanced Display Board Design and Tips
  - Big Display Boards for Top Fairs
  - Everything You Need to Know About Fonts for Display Boards
  - Transporting Your Display Board
  - Alternative Display Board Types
  - Sample Display Boards
- Science Fair Judging
  - Judging Tips for Top Science Competitions
- Advanced Project Guide
  - Overview of the Top Science Competitions
  - Nine Reasons to Do a High School Science Project
  - How to Be Successful at a Top Science Competition
  - Blogs about Advanced Competitions
    - Intel International Science & Engineering Fair Blog, 2011 1st Place Grand Award
    - Intel International Science & Engineering Fair, 2009 Best in Category
    - Intel International Science & Engineering Fair Blog, 2005 1st Place Grand Award
    - Intel Science Talent Search Blog, 2005 Finalist
    - Intel Science Talent Search Blog, 2008 Finalist
    - Siemens Competition in Math, Science, & Technology Blog, 2005-2006 2nd Place National Finalist
    - Siemens Competition in Math, Science, & Technology Blog, 2007-2008 1st Place National Finalist
    - Junior Science & Humanities Symposium Blog, 2007 National Observer
    - Junior Science & Humanities Symposium Blog, 2008 National Participant
  - Roadmap: How to Get Started On an Advanced Science Project
  - How to Find a Mentor
  - Roundtable on Finding an Idea for an Advanced Project
  - Judging Tips for Top Science Competitions
  - From a Judge's Perspective: Tips for a Successful Scientific Interview
  - Sample Projects from Advanced Competitions
  - Mentoring & Coaching Advanced High School Student Research
- Science Fair Project Additional Resources
  - Laboratory Notebook
  - Science Fair Supplies and Materials
  - Science Fair Standards
  - Science Project Photography
  - Scientific Review Committee (SRC)
- Science Competitions
  - The Value of a Science Fair Project
  - Science Fair Directory
  - Science Fair Tips for Success
  - Carly's Science Fair Project Blog
  - When Competition Doesn't Turn Out the Way You Want
  - Success Lies Beyond the Test in Education
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