Sample manuscript judging form JudgeJudge 1Judge 2Judge 3StudentStudent 1Student 2Student 3Student 4PasswordPassword is judgeScoring rubricThe total will reflect the weighted average for the categories.Mechanics & Effort - 20% Manuscript contains required sections with proper formatting and grammar Demonstrates actual work done by student Each section contains relevant and sufficient information Acknowledges previous work, background research, assistance Shows deep understanding of problem and principles Mechanics & effort scoring 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Clarity - 30%% Student work is clearly and logically presented Data is appropriately treated and displayed Graphics are appropriate and support the narrative Clarity scoring 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Analytical approach - 20% Experimental/design approach addresses the stated problem Collected data supports the conclusions Appropriate attention to safety Analytical approach scoring 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Thoroughness - 20% Enough detail that the study could be replicated Multiple data sets or iterations Computer/engineering project – model thoroughly tested Thoroughness scoring 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Creativity & innovation - 10% Use of novel methods or materials Novel treatment of outside data or use of algorithms Creativity scoring 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Total Δ
