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<p align="left">STUDENT PROJECT AND SAFETY CHECKLIST</p>

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<p align="left">The Illinois Junior Academy of Science</p>
<p align="left">Project Checklist</p>

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<p align="left">Abstract</p>

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<p align="left">__First page of paper.</p>
<p align="left">__3 paragraphs with proper headings: Purpose, Procedure, andConclusion.</p>
<p align="left">_______Typed single-spaced.</p>
<p align="left">_______200 words or less.</p>

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<p align="left">Safety Sheet</p>

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<p align="left">_______Second page of paper.</p>
<p align="left">_______Hazards listed, precautions described.</p>
<p align="left">_______Signed by sponsor.</p>

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<p align="left">Endorsement(s)/required document, if applicable</p>

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<p align="left">_______Third page of paper; subsequent pages, as needed.</p>
<p align="left">_______Signed by student and sponsor; proper documentation is attached, if necessary.</p>

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<p align="left">Title Page</p>

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<p align="left">_______Clear and concise.</p>

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<p align="left">Table of Contents</p>

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<p align="left">_______Pagination is accurate.</p>

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<p align="left">Acknowledgments</p>

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<p align="left">_______Credit is given to those who have helped.</p>

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<p align="left">Purpose and Hypothesis</p>

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<p align="left">_______States precisely what the investigation was attempting to discover.</p>
<p align="left">_______States a definite question or problem.</p>
<p align="left">_______Hypothesis is present.</p>

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<p align="left">Review of the Literature</p>

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<p align="left">_______Use of 3rd person is evident.</p>
<p align="left">_______Logical and/or related grouping of information.</p>
<p align="left">_______Accuracy in calculations, spelling, grammar, and quotations.</p>
<p align="left">_______Typed double-spaced, one inch margins, single-sided.</p>
<p align="left">_______Parenthetically cited.</p>

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<p align="left">Materials and Methods of Procedure</p>

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<p align="left">_______Apparatus and materials are listed.</p>
<p align="left">_______Drawings and photographs are present if they enhance and clarify the apparatus.</p>
<p align="left">_______Step-by-step, chronological procedures are present.</p>
<p align="left">_______Number of test groups is adequate and the number of trials within each test group is adequate.</p>
<p align="left">_______The control of variables is evident.</p>

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<p align="left">Results</p>

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<p align="left">_______Data is organized into tables or charts with accompanying graphs, if appropriate.</p>
<p align="left">_______Data is quantitative and correct units of measurement (metric) are used.</p>
<p align="left">_______Data is clear and accurate.</p>
<p align="left">_______The effect of experimental error was estimated and considered.</p>

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<p align="left">Conclusions</p>

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<p align="left">_______Evaluation and interpretation of data is present.</p>
<p align="left">_______Refers back to purpose and hypothesis; answers the original question.</p>
<p align="left">_______Is valid and limited to the results of the experiment.</p>

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<p align="left">Reference List</p>

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<p align="left">_______References come from a variety of sources.</p>
<p align="left">_______References are current.</p>
<p align="left">_______Reference list is alphabetical.</p>
<p align="left">_______Proper format is used for all references.</p>

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<p align="left">Experimental Safety</p>

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<p align="left">The following procedures were followed:</p>
<p align="left">_______No cultures were obtained from humans, except those from supply houses.</p>
<p align="left">_______Quantities of food and non-alcoholic beverages were limited to normal serving sizes, and consumed in a</p>
<p align="left">reasonable amount of time.</p>
<p align="left">_______Blood was not drawn exclusively for the science project.</p>
<p align="left">_______Projects involving exercise have a valid normal physical examination on file and exercise was not carried to the extreme.</p>
<p align="left">_______ No cultures were obtained from warm-blooded animals.</p>
<p align="left">_______No intrusive techniques were used.</p>
<p align="left">_______No extreme changes were made in the organism's normal environment.</p>
<p align="left">_______Food or water was not withheld for a period that would cause undue stress based on the animal’s metabolic rate.</p>
<p align="left">_______Animals were properly cared for with adequate ventilation, food, and water.</p>
<p align="left">_______Chicken or other bird embryo treatment was discontinued at or before 72 hours before hatching.</p>
<p align="left">_______ All microorganisms were destroyed by autoclaving or with NaOCl (bleach) solution.</p>

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<p align="left">Exhibition Safety</p>

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<p align="left">_______Project fits on tabletop within 76 X 122 cm limitations allowed; is no taller than 152 cm (5 ft).</p>
<p align="left">_______No glass object may be displayed unless it is a component of some unique apparatus. The apparatus must be secured,</p>
<p align="left">without sharp edges, and away from the table’s edge.</p>
<p align="left">_______Chemicals are not displayed. Photographs should be substituted.</p>
<p align="left">_______Hazardous materials: explosive, flammable, corrosive, or poisonous materials, rockets, compressed or aerosol cans</p>
<p align="left">are not displayed.</p>
<p align="left">_______Fire hazards: no open flames, torches, burners, or electric hotplates are displayed.</p>
<p align="left">______ Radiation: no laser, UV-light, X-rays, or other radioactive materials are displayed.</p>
<p align="left">_______Packing materials are not on or under the table.</p>
<p align="left">_______No table drapes or other coverings are present.</p>
<p align="left">_______No vertebrates, invertebrates, or animal tissues are displayed.</p>
<p align="left">_______No hypodermic needles or syringes are displayed.</p>
<p align="left">_______No cultures of any kind are displayed.</p>
<p align="left">_______Electrical and/or mechanical equipment may not be displayed unless approved by IJAS Safety Inspector.</p>

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<p align="left">Miscellaneous</p>

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<p align="left">_______Three copies of the complete research paper for Project Session participants.</p>
<p align="left">_______Display board - Reminder: no chairs or table covers are allowed.</p>
<p align="left">_______Entry Tag Ribbon – worn by the presenter.</p>
<p align="left">_______A copy of the Abstract, Safety Sheet, and Endorsements (if applicable) are displayed on the front of the display board.</p>
<p align="left">_______Electrical extension cord, if needed for your project. The project has already been designated as needing electricity.</p>

_______Friday night banquet tickets - see sponsor for information.

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