Paperwork

In order to ensure all projects are safe, specific paperwork is required for all projects. Depending on what you choose to do, some additional forms may be required. If you have questions, ask your science teacher.

Required Forms for ALL Projects

· Abstract Form with 21 Categories

· Form 1: Checklist for Adult Sponsor

· Form 1A: Student Checklist

· Research Plan or Project Summary 1A2 (see below)

· Form 1B: Approval Form (Must be included for EACH student)

Possible Additional Forms

· Form 1C: Regulated Research Institutional/Industrial Setting Form

· When using Hazardous Chemicals, Activities, or Devices:

o Form 2: Qualified Scientist Form

o Form 3: Risk Assessment Form

· When using human subjects:

o Form 4: Human Participants Form

o Also need Sample Informed Consent Statement

· When using vertebrate animals:

o Form 5A: Vertebrate Animal Form (For research at school, home, or at a field site)

o Form 5B: Vertebrate Animal Form (For research at a Regulated Research Institution)

· When using Potentially Hazardous Biological Agents:

o Form 6A: Potentially Hazardous Biological Agents Form

o Form 6B: Human and Vertebrate Animal Tissue Form

· Form 7: Continuation Projects Form

(Note: If Continuation Projects Form 7 is required, the Abstract, Form 1A, and Research Plan from the previous year are required to be attached.)

· Other forms as required by WVSEF or ISEF rules

Additional information about the West Virginia Science and Engineering Fair may be found here: https://wvde.us/wvsef/

Additional information about doing research at home may be found here: https://www.societyforscience.org/research-at-home/

West Virginia Science & Engineering Fair

Research Plan (1A2)

REQUIRED for ALL High School Projects Before Experimentation

You may type and print this form onto another paper; be sure to include all the information from this page and in the same order. The research plan for ALL projects is to include the following:

A. Question being addressed

B. Hypothesis/Problem/Engineering Goals

C. Description in detail of method or procedures

Procedures:

Data Analysis:

D. Bibliography: List at least five (5) major references

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