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What is CSC?
A program of NCSTC, DST, Govt. of India
Team of 2 to 5 childrenFrom age group of 10 to 17 yearsGuided by teachers, any expertUndertake project work using methods of
scienceOn a local problem under a focal and sub-
themeProject evaluated for innovativeness,
simplicity and practicality
CSC project Innovative, simple, practical and inexpensive
Outcome of a team work
Based on exploration of everyday life situations
Survey/observation/experimentation/combination of all
Analysis based on scientific methodology with definite output
Attempt to take on a problem related to society, locally
Definite follow-up plans
Originality of the idea (10 / 5)
This covers originality (uniqueness / novelty) of the idea that attempts to answer specific question related to focal theme
Data collection and analysis (15 / 15)
Systematic data collection using relevant tools (interviews / questionnaire)
Sufficient sample size
Analysis includes tabulation, categorization, application of simple statistics
Experimentation / validation (10 / 10)
Conducting of experiments / field study and validating by methods of science
Experiment should be simple, self-developed,
inexpensive
Interpretation and problem solving attempt (10 / 15)
Extent to which proposed hypothesis and local issue have been addressed through the project
Background correction (10 /-)
Weightage given to those from difficult geographical situation, have poor infrastructure and limited facilities
Oral presentation / written report (10 / 10)
Evaluated separately
Proper presentation, interaction, use of aids
Proper documentation, orderly, neatly
Follow up and action plan (- /10)
Has the message been conveyed to community?
How it has been communicated?
Is it going to be continued involving more people?
Any action plan suggested?
At National LevelParameters Attributes
ORAL PRESENTATION
Originality of idea and concept 05
Relevance of the project to the theme 05
Understanding of the issue 05
Data collection and analysis 10
Experimentation / validation 10
Interpretation and problem solving attempt 05
Presentation 10
At National LevelParameters Attributes
WRITTEN REPORT
Data collection / analysis, representation 15
Methodology / experimental design 15
Discussion / conclusion 10
POSTER
Layout 05
Logical framework 05
Project Work:A local problem / issue identified
Work carried out in a well-marked local or geographical area
Observations recorded in a log book
Project could either be survey / observation / experimentation / combination
Data collected are subjected to analysis
Conclusions are drawn after proper analysis of data
Inferences are made
Solutions to the problem are suggested
Action plan for follow up devised
Use of living objects, harmful and inflammable substances is restricted
Documented as a report and presented orally at district, state and national levels
Written Report :Report to be handwritten
in any scheduled language on A-4 size (21 cm x 31 cm or 8.3” x 11.8”) plain paper
Word limit is 2500 (lower group) and 3500 (upper group)
Elements of written report :
Cover page, Abstract, Form-A, Index, Introduction, Aims and Objectives, Hypothesis, Work plan, Methodology, Observations, Results, Data analysis, Conclusion, Inference, Solution, Future plan, Acknowledgements, References and Appendix
Log book is a must, reflects team work, to be submitted along with report
COVER PAGE22nd Children’s Science Congress
(CSC-2014)
Focal Theme: Understanding Weather and Climate
Title of the Project(Should be informative, specific, concise and self-
explanatory)Names and addresses of Team Leader
Other MembersGuide Teacher
DistrictState
(To be written in English or Hindi ONLY)
ABSTRACTOne of the most important elements of a
scientific reportWord limit is 250 words (one A-4 size page)Summary of the report / work done including
– question investigated– the methods used– the principal results and – conclusions
Wording should be clear and precise
(Abstract in English is mandatory)
REGISTRATION FORM - ADistrict __________ State __________
Particulars of the Team Leader:Name Date of Birth Std/Class Sex Rural/Urban Residential address School address
Title of the project: Sub-theme: Language used:
Particulars of other team members: Name Residential address Sex Std/Class Date of Birth
Name and address of the Guide:
Name and signature of the Head of the Institution/District Coordinator
INDEX
Contents page to have separate sections for subject matter (all the components of the report) figures (include titles given to chart (pie-chart), or graph, or photograph, or illustration or map) and tables (include titles or headings of your observation, result or data analysis tables )
INDEXS. No. Topic Page
No. 01 Introduction 01 02 Aims and objectives 02
list of figures –S. No. Title Page
No. 01 Graph showing variation in temperatures 09 02 Pie-chart showing distribution of land forms 11 03 Photograph showing collection of fossils 13
list of tables –S. No. Title Page
No.
01 Temperatures recorded during one month period 12 02 Varieties of butterfly species observed 14 03 Electric power consumption in homes 16
INTRODUCTIONAt the top Title of the Project should be
mentionedTitle should be informative, specific, concise, understandable and self-explanatory
The introduction should haveRelevant background informationNeed statement focusing on the overall issue, problem, or core / research questionOne or two but not more than three paragraphs
AIMS & OBJECTIVES
Should define very specifically Why this project has been selected?How this problem / issue would be addressed?
Keeping in mind that there isLimited time period and Limited localized geographical area
Avoid repeating introduction
HYPOTHESIS
In one or two statements, hypothesis should give an idea, based on known facts that has not yet been proven, about the problem selected
WORK PLAN
Define work plan, in schematic form or as a flow chart, preferably with time schedules
It might get deviated from schedule due to unforeseen circumstances, but having such a guideline always help
METHODOLOGY
After work plan, decide upon method of research in proposed work; survey/observation/ experimentation
Survey Involves using questionnaire for data collectionQuestions should be specific and in logical orderOn an average 20 relevant questions should be
asked Sample size of 50 – 100 people should be included
in the studyInclude a copy of questionnaire
METHODOLOGY
ObservationsThough a part of survey work, may
or may not have questionnaire Recording of observations during
field studies are included in this type of methodology
METHODOLOGY
ExperimentationDone with own hands, either in the
laboratory or at home or in the field Design of the experiment with proper
controls, number of readings, set of conditions, parameters, mathematical formula to be included
Detail experimental procedure, analytical techniques also to be included
OBSERVATIONS
This part contains all the observations or data collected related to survey, observation, and / or experimentation, ONLY
RESULTS
Results are the presentation of data collected during survey, observation and / or experimentation
Presentation could either be in the form of charts, graphs, maps, figures or tables etc
Should be simple to understandResults only describe and not
interpret findings
DATA ANALYSIS
Data presented under the results are analyzed, using principles of mathematics
Here only analysis part is shown
CONCLUSION
After project completion, final opinion is derived, based on the data analysis, is what forms the conclusion
INFERENCE
Inference, in fact, is the truthfulness of the opinion formed based on the outcome of the project
Check-point for hypothesis– accepted / rejected
SOLUTION
Since the problem selected is socially relevant, this part will highlight how the findings influence or have an impact on the society at large
FUTURE PLANS
For taking the work further, from where it has been concluded, future plans provide stepwise guidelines
It shows that the problem undertaken is open-ended
It ascertains continuity of efforts, gives sense of commitment
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
An expression of gratefulness or thankfulness for the help received from different quarters; family and friends, any motivator, elders / seniors / peers, experts or resource persons, even a librarian, farm workers, people interviewed, laboratory assistants, photographer, anyone for that matter
A true reflection of team work
REFERENCES
All the resource material like books, newspaper articles / clippings, or internet, or even personal interview are to be mentioned
References, under each section, are given in alphabetical order
REFERENCES
For books -Name of the author(s)/editor(s) starting
with surnameTitle of the book (underlined) Edition (if available) Page numbers referredPublisherPlace and Year of publication
REFERENCESFor articles -Name of the author(s) starting with surnameYear of publication (within brackets) Title of the article (in italics) Title of the book / magazine / newspaper (underlined) Edition (for books, if available) Issue and volume numbers (for magazines) Page numbers referred PublisherPlace and Year of publication Or internet source starting with www.website referred
REFERENCES
For personal interviews -Name of the person(s) interviewedDate with month and year and Place of the interview
APPENDIX
All the letters, certificates issued by the concerned authorities and / or survey sheets (filled up questionnaire) are to be attached at the end of the report
Each such document should bear a number, viz., appendix 1, appendix 2, and so on
LOG BOOK
This is one of the most important but neglected written documents
It is the mirror reflecting activity Provides all the answers related to
the projectCovers minute to minute recordings,
mentioned on daily basis, successes and failures, contacts and impressions
Oral Presentation:
Time limit is 8 minutes followed by interaction for 2 minutes
Maximum of four charts or posters (55 cm x 70 cm) / LCD projector can be used
Loud enough with clear diction
EXPECTATIONS FROM EVALUATORSCHILD SCIENTISTS ARE FROM 10-17 YEARS AGE GROUP, WHO NEEDS ENCOURAGEMENT
UNDERSTAND THEIR CAPABILITIES & CAPACITIES AND PROVIDE CONSTRUCTIVE INPUTS & POSITIVE FEEDBACK
APPRECIATE & VALUE EFFORTS, INNOVATIVENESS & CONFIDENCE
THEY SHOULD RETURN MOTIVATED & INTELLECTUALLY RICH
EVALUATE SUBJECT MATTER, SCIENTIFIC CONTENT & NOT GADGETS, MODELS OR ORATORY SKILL
AVOID UNWARRANTED COMMENTS, COMPARISON WITH SENIORS, DISTRACTION DURING PRESENTATION
INTERACT, BUT DO NOT TEST WHAT THEY DO NOT KNOW RATHER HELP IN BRINGING OUT WHAT THEY KNOW