| Strengths of the Project | Suggested Improvements and Modifications |
| Appropriate use of scientific principle | Requires additional research on scientific principle |
| Technical details are appropriate | Requires additional technical details |
| Appropriate use of scientific method | Follow scientific method |
| Topic is original and scientifically interesting | Requires additional research on topic selection |
| Problem statement/hypothesis appropriate | Clarify problem statement/hypothesis |
| Appropriate sample size/no. of trials | Use appropriate sample size/no. of trials/controls |
| Appropriate data analyses | Requires appropriate data analyses |
| Data/Graphs/Tables presented clearly | Use appropriate data/graphs/tables |
| Appropriate use of Math/Statistical procedures | Use appropriate Math/Statistical procedures |
| Conclusions followed data analyses | Inadequate data analyses/support for conclusion |
| Appropriate log book/notes supplied | Requires appropriate data logging process/notes |
| Appropriate procedures followed | Rethink procedures |
| Appropriate citation of Scientific Literature | Update/expand Bibliography |
| Appropriate use of resources | Requires additional support/resources |
| Appropriate layout of display board | Improved layout/preparation of display board |
| (For Engineering Projects only) Workable solution of research statement | (For Engineering Projects only) Unacceptable solution of research statement |
| (For Team projects only) Contributions of EACH team member evident | (For Team projects only) Contributions from each team member unclear |