<p>Dear Parents,</p>
<p>Below, please find the complete explanation for the Review of Literature for research paper component of the science fair project assignment.  The explanation under each heading represents the top tier of that section of the Judging Rubric. In order to achieve the highest possible score, your child must meet the following requirements.</p>
<p>Your student should have already completed the Reference List component and will begin working on the Review of Literature component this next week.</p>
<p>The other components of the paper will be completed as the students work through their chosen experiment (see page 2), as the pages in the written report will be the same as the pages mounted to their science fair display board.</p>
<p>I will be sending home the safety sheets and/ or endorsement sheets when the students have turned in their completed Review of Literature, which should be 4 to 5 pages in length. The hypothesis and procedure should be based on what the student learned as a result of their research, NOT on the guiding question that they developed at the beginning of the process.</p>
<p>The final Review of Literature is due October 30<sup>th</sup>, typed and printed.</p>
<p>Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at <a href="mailto:cdgarcia@cps.edu">cdgarcia@cps.edu</a>.</p>
<p>Thank you,</p>
<p>Ms. Garcia</p>
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<p style="text-align: left"><strong>WRITTEN REPORT                                              </strong><strong>Review of Literature</strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong>Due October 30, 2009</strong></p>
<p>REVIEW OF LITERATURE</p>
<ul>
<li>The Review of Literature is thorough (4 to 5 pages), adequately cited within the review of literature, and pertinent to topic using APA format, fifth edition or later.</li>
</ul>
<p>REFERENCE LIST</p>
<ul>
<li>The quality and quantity of sources is adequate for the topic. The sources listed are cited within the Review of Literature using APA format, fifth edition or later. Sources are current.</li>
</ul>
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<p align="center"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Complete Written Report Guidelines</span></strong></p>
<p><strong>ABSTRACT</strong></p>
<p> The abstract contains a concise summary of the purpose, procedure, and conclusion in 200 words or less.</p>
<p align="center"><strong>SAFETY SHEET</strong></p>
<p> The safety sheet identifies all of the major safety hazards, precautions taken, and any endorsement sheets (if necessary) describes the use of humans, non-human vertebrates or microorganisms and ensures the safe use of such organisms.</p>
<p align="center"><strong>TITLE PAGE AND TABLE OF CONTENTS</strong></p>
<p> The title page is clear and concise. The table of contents is complete and includes pagination.</p>
<p align="center"><strong>ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS</strong></p>
<p> Credit has been given to those who have helped with the project.</p>
<p align="center"><strong>PURPOSE AND HYPOTHESIS</strong></p>
<p> The problem has been defined and a prediction has been made.</p>
<p align="center"><strong>REVIEW OF LITERATURE</strong></p>
<p> The Review of Literature is thorough, adequately cited within the review of literature, and pertinent to topic using APA format, fifth edition or later.</p>
<p align="center"><strong>MATERIALS</strong></p>
<p> All materials are listed and measurements are in metric, if applicable.</p>
<p align="center"><strong>PROCEDURE</strong></p>
<p> The procedure is complete and easy to follow; all steps have been included. Measurements are in metric, if applicable.</p>
<p align="center"><strong>RESULTS</strong></p>
<p> The results are organized in tables and/or graphs and can be easily read by someone not familiar with the work. Data is quantitative and explanations are given when needed.</p>
<p align="center"><strong>CONCLUSION</strong></p>
<p> The conclusion reflects a concise evaluation and interpretation of the data and/or results. The conclusion referred to the purpose and hypothesis.</p>
<p align="center"><strong>REFERENCE LIST</strong></p>
<p> The quality and quantity of sources is adequate for the topic. The sources listed are cited within the Review of Literature using APA format, fifth edition or later. Sources are current.</p>
