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What is a Scientific Project
A scientific project is a study of a problem
carried out with a objective of finding out a solution of the problem. It
involves defining the problem, making the
hypothesis, observation, collection of data
through survey or experimentation, its analysis and then arriving at conclusion
to find out the solution.
A scientific study paves the way for a practical
solution of a vexed problem. The approach needs to be well planned and
systematic otherwise errors may creep in, leading to aggravation of problem
than to its solution. Jumping to quick and erroneous conclusions are considered
to be unethical in scientific studies.
How to do a good project
Make a group of like minded people numbering not
more than five. They may belong to your school or your locality.
Discuss amongst your group the activity you all
would like to do. It will be good and satisfying for you all if you take up a
local specific issue. Community interaction and cooperation is also expected in
all cases. Never select a project that does not give you satisfaction and scope
for learning new things.
Depending upon the subject area chosen, now it is
time to look for a guide. The person could be your teacher, experienced NCSC participant or any of your family member. Do not let the
guide to work for your project. He/She has to be a path finder only.
Analyse the problem and make a work plan. Divide
your responsibilities. It is good to discuss the questionnaire, design of experiments, method of community interaction etc. amongst your group. Keep interacting with team member, guide teacher
regularly. Do accept critical suggestions which improve outcome of your
project.
Do not derive big conclusions as you are working in
a small area with a small sample size. Do not generalise your
observations/conclusions.
Create community awareness of about your findings
and try finding out solutions. You may use media to focus attention of your
authorities to help solving the problem, but first have discussions or give
representations to the involved authority(ies).
Try finding ways and means of solving the problem
by scientific inputs and community involvement. Keep proper records of your
made by you and interest shown by them. This will not only help in making your
project report but in the follow-up action with higher authorities/community.
If one strategy or solution does not work try
finding out alternative. Do not give recommendations only. You must try
implementing of at least a few suggested recommendations first.
You may not succeed in the efforts made to solve
the problem but you should be able to find possible bottleneck in implementing
your suggested strategy. Keep your record of them
Once you are working in a group you all have
contributed in doing the activity. All should respect and value the efforts
made by your team members. Each one of the team members has total understanding
about the project, but due to certain logistic reasons only one person is
allowed to come to the state/national level. All you should sit together and
decide who will represent your group at state and national level. This does not
in any way negate efforts of other team members. In the evaluation procedure,
co-operation within the team and also community plays and important role in the
selection of the proposals.
Once you are working in a group you all have
contributed in doing the activity. All should respect and value the efforts
made by your team members. Each one of the team members has total understanding
about the project, but due to certain logistic reasons only one person is
allowed to come to the state/national level. All you should sit together and
decide who will represent your group at state and national level. This does not
in any way negate efforts of other team members. In the evaluation procedure,
co-operation within the team and also community plays and important role in the
selection of the proposals.
Proper documentation will help you in presentation
of your report. For writing the project report read the section on 'How to
write a project report'.
You are supposed to present important findings or
innovative procedures with the help of posters. Do not take help of any
professional artist for the same. Each poster should be self contained. The
posters should be well labeled giving title of project, participants. These
posters not only help you while making presentation but also help other
children who could not make participate during your presentation to understand
and appreciate your work.
Note that in NCSC projects which are innovative (in
idea or even methodology) only draw attention Do not spend money on video/audio
recording, DTP of your presentation, making unnecessary slides. These display
methods do not attract the evaluators.
You may spend money on
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developing some gadget, working model(s)
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material for awareness generation
The project which keep continuing even after
completion of NCSC tenure for a particular year, are source of attraction of
evaluators and community. Keep your state coordinators informed about such work
even if you are above 17 and cease to be participant of NCSC.
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How to
do a Survey
Survey is the key to accurate data collection which leads
you to finding out the results and drawing conclusion(s) after proper
interpretation of the data. The process of surveying is very tricky and needs
extreme care. It is very important to be careful in deciding the type and
number of questions and size of the sample population among which you will
carry out the survey.
Sample size is very important for a survey work to accurate
and meaningful. Sample size means number of units/specimen (e.g. persons/families)
surveyed. If the size of the sample is very small then there are possibilities
of you making wrong conclusions. For your results to be accurate, the minimum
number of samples should be 100. This data should be collected using
representative sampling procedure.
What is a representative sample? Say there is correlation
between a particular observation and economic status of a person, then while
collecting samples we should take due care that a particular number of samples
is collected from each group of people having the same economic status.
Similarly, if there is a correlation between age of a person and diseases, care
should be taken so that samples are taken from different age groups
How to write a Project Report
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Use A-4 size paper (8" x 11.5") for
writing the report.
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To make the cover page of the report use the format
given at the annexure.
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You may use regional language to write the report
but the information to be provided in the first page must be in English.
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Write on one side of the paper.
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The report should be either neatly typed or
handwritten.
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Sketches, photographs may be used.
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Make at least 2 copies of project, one for
submission at Registration and other for your use for presentation.
Report
Content
- Title
- Form-A
- Abstract : Not more than 300 words.
- Why this project? (50 words only) importance of the subject.
- Give previous studies if known, for defining the problem. Analysis of problem and defining of data elements.
- Description : Survey
- Methodology/defining area/duration covered.
- Questionnaire used/data collected
- Activities taken up
- Analysis of Data
- Conclusion(s); Impact of the activity (enclose newspaper clippings, if any).
- Suggested system or material for abatement of the problem.
- Acknowledgements (helpful individuals)
- References used (books/magazines - authors, page number, year of publication).
- The report shall contain 2 parts
- Part - I : Selection of problem and basic information about the element chosen.
- Problem and its measurement and suggested solutions;
- Part - II : Field testing of the solution (area, activities taken up), Suggestion for problem abatement. Improvement suggested/systems suggested.
Note : The length of the Project Report should not be
more than 2500 words for lower age group (10-14) and 3500 words for upper age
group (14+ - 17)
Presentation of Report
You have done the project in a group but due to logistics
only group leader presents the report at National Level CSC. Even at State
Level Congress very few states are able to bear travel and lodging boarding
expenses for all member of the group.
Each child would be given some specific time of 8 mins to
present the report and 2 mins for interaction with evaluators and other
participants.
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Working models/charts/transparencies can be used
for presentation.
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If the study has been conducted in a group the
group leader shall present the report.
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Display of models/charts could be arranged for
judgement if required.
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Summary of the report in around 500 words should
reach the District Co-ordinators 15 days before the Congress. For the cover
page ue the same format.
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1 (One) copy of the project report, with 3
(three) copies of abstract in English/Hindi have to be submitted while Reistration.
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The Project Report submitted at Registration
Counter are evaluated by Judges seperately. This helps in making Citation and
Assessment sheet of Project for all participant.
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There is a special session for poster presentation,
you should not use more than 4(four) posters. Make your poster unique and
innovative. It should contain only the main points of the project.
State Level Congress : By mid November (Please go through state level
event)
National Level Congress : National Children's Science
Congress from 27th Dec to 31st Dec 2017 at Gujarat.
Kishor VaigyaniK Sammelan : 3-7 Jan (Venue will be
announced shortly).
Some selected projects from the state also participate in
the Kishor Vaigynik Sammelan during the Indian Science Congress sessions
held every year during January 3-7..
This program is also being linked to INTEL Science and
Technology Discovery fairs (ISTDF). This is a direct collaboration
between ISTDF and NCSTC, Govt. of India. Child scientists may take this
opportunity. Projects with originality and innovative ideas could be picked up
at the State Level for participation in National fair of INTEL STDF.
Opportunities are also available under schemes of Ministry of Science and
Technology, for innovative ideas to get financial support to pursue the idea
further to make it reach of conclusive end.
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