I need a paper written about a science fair project of a 6th grader
‘Share’ Final Paper
Due: Tuesday, February 25 @ 7:30am
*New due date from February 24th*
Submission Links: Allen Brown Hamilton Melchoir
EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY!
Submit your paper earlier than the due date to receive extra credit points;
Tuesday, the 18th or any day prior: 10 points
Wednesday, the 19th: 8 points
Thursday, the 20th: 6 points
Friday, the 21st: 4 points
Saturday/Sunday: 2 points
Monday/Due date: 0 points
Directions:
This paper will consist of everything from all of the previous papers plus
additional information. Use the template below for the outline of your paper. Use
the rubric as a guide to a perfect score (follow column ‘5’). Make sure each
section has all of the requirements listed below.
Formatting has a place in the rubric.
Font: Arial , Times New Roman, or Calibri (your choice)
Size: 12
Color: Black
There are 12 sections to this paper. Here are the requirements for each section:
1. Cover Page
● Project Title (Name of your project)
● First and Last Name
● College
● Due Date (February 25, 2020)
● School Name (CMIT South Middle School)
2. Table of Contents
● Name of Section (left side of document)
● Page number (right side of document)
*usually completed last when everything else is done*
3. Abstract
● 1 paragraph (5-7 sentences)
● Answer the following questions
○ What inspired you to pursue this project?
○ What is the overall purpose of your project?
○ What did you find interesting about your project?
4. Materials
● List of updated materials you needed for your project.
● Quantity and name for each supply
○ Ex: 3 Phillipshead screws
● List format (bulleted or numbered)
5. Instructions for Building
● States step-by-step instructions for how to build your project. (this is
the 20+ steps from the ‘test and redesign’ paper)
● Proofread the steps to make sure they make sense in a proper order
● List format (bulleted or numbered)
6. Instruction for Operation
● States step-by-step instructions for how to operate your project. (these
are the steps right above the data table in your ‘test and redesign’
paper)
● Proofread the steps to make sure they make sense in a proper order
● List format (bulleted or numbered)
7. Results
● Data table from ‘test and redesign’ is present
● Data table completely filled in
● Data table has 2 additional trials (total 5 trials)
8. Data Analysis
● 2 paragraphs (5-7 sentences each)
● Analysis of data (discussion of trends, patterns, observations, etc.)
● Discusses possible sources of error (based on data table)
● Discusses areas of success (based on data table)
9. Research (research sections from the ‘Initial’ and ‘Build’ papers)
● 4 paragraphs (5-7 sentences each)
● Identifies problems or difficulties with how this project was made
● Discusses research to overcome obstacles or successes
● Discusses how this project might be made more successful in the
future
10. Broader Impacts
● 2 paragraphs (5-7 sentences each)
● Discusses how this project could be used to make life better for people
● Discusses how the project might be made more widely available for
society
● Includes at least 3 companies that you could market your product to
○ Ex: If you are working with cleaning supplies you could reach
out to Clorox
○ Ex: If you are working with shoes or clothes, you could reach
out to retail stores like Burlington or Foot Locker
○ My examples are NOT to be used in your papers. They are
examples not something to be copied.
11. Acknowledgments (thank you’s to people who helped you)
● 1 or more paragraphs (5-7 sentences)
● Mention all of the teachers that have helped you
● Mention all of the family members/relatives and friends that have
helped you
● Mention any other adult or outside persons/companies that have
helped you
○ This could include store employees, UPS person, Amazon
delivery person, people you may not have realized that helped
you in a small or large way, etc.
12. References (sources from ‘Initial’ and ‘build’ papers)
● 4 or more sources
● MLA format
● Includes book and online sources
(only students will be able to access this form, do not request access, if you would
like to view it, you can view it with your child)
Template
(accessible to everyone)
Rubric