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Eighth Grade Science Fair Papers

How to Get an A

Read Mrs. Gillum’s web site and review the structure of the paper, especially the format, BEFORE you write the paper.
Don't deviate or you’ll lose points.
Tip: Share this information with your parents so they know what you’re doing and why.

Use the exact format of footnotes and bibliography.
Tip: Check the punctuation.

Use footnotes correctly and don’t overuse them.

Think about “Ready! Fire! Aim!”
Tip: Outline the paper first—before you write your first draft.

Get "you" out of your paper. ABSOLUTELY NO YOUS!
Research and formal papers should be in third person only.

Use spell check and grammar check on the computer wisely.
Tip: You should make the final decision on spelling and grammar, not the computer.

Make sure the information you present is consistent.
It is your job to make sense of the information not the reader’s. For example, the same numbers should be used throughout. If your research or experiment shows conflicting numbers then explain it.

Put yourself in your reader’s place.
Does the information make sense? Is the information clear?

Proof read your paper before you turn it in.
Tip: Read it out loud!

After you write the paper, go back and review the structure and format again. Use it as a checklist to make sure you completed all requirements. If all requirements are not met, you’ll lose points.

Notes:The problems with the paper will be noted BUT not corrected for you. For example, if you have used an incorrect bibliography format--it will be circled with a note:"Format." You should then check the format and correct it. Minor grammatical/spelling problems notes telling you to check bigger problems will be highlighted. For example, I will not rewrite a sentence fragment or fix inconsistent information. I will write, “Fragment” or circle the inconsistent information. It is then your job to correct it.