JUDGING

The inventions are judged based on the criterion listed below: 

2006 SHENENDEHOWA INVENTORS EVALUATION FORM

Name of Student(s)      _____________________________ Grade_____ Teacher_____________

_____________________________ Grade_____ Teacher_____________

Name of Invention____________________________________ Practical or Fantasy (circle one)

ORIGINALITY/USEFULNESS 50 points ____________

How does the invention work?

Is the idea truly unique?

Does the invention solve a problem or satisfy a need?

(for a practical invention: is the invention practical and marketable?)

Comments:

 WRITTEN DESCRIPTION 15 points ____________

Is the idea thoroughly explained in a clear manner?                               

Comments:

 RESEARCH PERFORMED 15 points ____________

Is the research thorough? Is the research adequate to prove that the invention is new?  And marketable?                       

Comments:

 ILLUSTRATION 20 points ____________

Is the illustration clear and visually expressive? Is the drawing neat and all parts are labeled? Does the illustration visually explain the invention?           

Comments:

                                                TOTAL POINTS EARNED _____________

 AWARD (Blue, Red, White) _____________

Name of Judge _________________________________