Science Project
What section explains the background information that supports a science research problem or question?
Introduction
What term describes the specific issue an engineering project aims to fix?
engineering problem
What key question guides a mathematics or computer science research project?
research question
What section of the Innovation Expo paper describes how an invention works in detail?
Features and Specifications
What type of information summarizes what is already known or studied in a research area?
review of relevant literature
What do engineers call the desired outcome or purpose of their design?
engineering goal
What type of information explains earlier studies, algorithms, or models related to the topic?
brief review of relevant literature
What part explains what inspired the inventor to create the product?
Market Trends and Opportunities
What must be clearly explained when a science project is a continuation of previous work?
The difference between prior research and the current year’s project
What section discusses existing solutions or technologies related to the problem?
The review of what is already known or has been done
What must be included if the project builds upon earlier research?
summary of prior work
What must be explained to prove that an invention does not yet exist?
How it differs from existing products on the market
What part of the science introduction explains why the research matters to society?
The explanation of the research’s importance and societal impact
What must be distinguished when presenting a continuation engineering project?
Previous work versus the current year’s improvements
Why is it important to separate previous work from the current project?
To show originality and new contributions