Judging

Click here for the 2009 judging rubrics (PDF file).

All projects will be judged by the following:

• Originality- Was the entry original, creative, and imaginative in content and implementation?
• Clarity- Was the student presentation to the judge clear? (Nervousness will not count against the student)
• Documentation- Did the student follow the notebook guidelines?
• Appropriateness- Was the technology/software used appropriately matched?
• Design- Does the overall design support the project's purpose?

At the time of judging, students will be required to:

1. Use the program or applications software to demonstrate their projects.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the software as it relates to the project.
3. Explain the various aspects of the creation of the project.
4. Defend their choice of software for the project.
5. Show their notebooks to the judges.
6. Answer judges' questions about the project.

Students should be prepared to explain and demonstrate the highlights of their project in no more than 15 minutes.

Click here for the 2009 judging rubrics (PDF file).