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This
page includes links to general fair rules applicable to ALL
students regardless of what type of research they are conducting.
All
project work for the 2012 Metro Richmond Science Fair must
be conducted within a continuous period of no more than 12
months between January 2011 and March
2012.
All students submitting projects to the Metro Richmond Science
Fair must adhere to the following Intel ISEF Ethics Statement:
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fraud and misconduct are not condoned at any level of
research or competition. Such practices include
plagiarism, forgery, use or presentation of other researcher's
work as one's own and fabrication of data. Fraudulent
projects will fail to qualify for competition in affiliated
fairs or the ISEF. |
The
rules for the Metro Richmond Science Fair (MRSF) follow the
rules used by the Intel
International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF).
In some cases the MRSF rules may be more strict than
those of the Intel ISEF. Explanations of these
differences, if any, are provided on the appropriate pages.
There
are rules that are specific to students doing research involving:
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Vertebrate animals
- Humans
- Potentially
hazardous BIOLOGICAL agents (bacteria, etc.)
- Animal
or human tissue
- Controlled
or hazardous substances or devices (see below).
The
above are RESTRICTED PROJECTS, which require additional
forms and may require prior approval by a review board.
For additional information on Restricted Projects, follow
the link at the bottom of the page.
Helpful
Links for All Projects
- ISEF
Rules Wizard: helpful in deciding if
a project is considered "restricted" and if prior
SRC/IRB approval is necessary.
- Overview
of Forms & Dates: especially helpful
for understanding the use of the various ISEF/MRSF forms.
- MRSF
Handbook Overview:
Lots of helpful information for students and teachers.
Includes MRSF submission process and tips, category information,
hints on choosing a category, and sample score sheets.
Forms
Required
forms for all projects can be found by clicking the “Forms”
link either here or on the left menu.
Forms
Required for All Projects:
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failure to comply with the ISEF rules may result in disqualification,
it is essential that all teachers, supervisors and students
become familiar with these rules and forms. |
Guidelines
for Submitting a Project:
Submission
Guidelines for All Projects
General
information for submitting a paper. Includes:
- the
number of copies required
- information
on the MRSF process
- information
on the abstract
The Research Project
Synopsis
Everything you need to know about the synopsis. Links
include:
- Parts
of the Synopsis
- Synopsis
Guideline & Procedures
- number
of pages allowed,
- font
information
- the
required margins
- guidelines
on what and what shouldn't be included for submission
Process
for Forms and Chronological Order of Dates
Help with
understanding how the ISEF forms should be used.
- Why
are the dates important?
- What
is the sequence of signatures & dates?
Rules
for Special Types of Projects:
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Human
Subjects
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Vertebrate
Animals
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Potentially
Hazardous Biological Agents (pathogens, rDNA, human &
animal tissues)
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Hazardous
Chemicals, Activities or Devices
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