Notebook+Requirements

1. Title page must have the name of project, name of creator(s), competition category, competition (grade) level, and lists of hardware & software used. A sample may be obtained from [|http://www.alcte.org] 2. Introductory Page (Introductory Narrative) This should be written by the student(s). The Introductory Narrative should include the reason for the project creation, a statement of knowledge gained from the creation of the project, and the value of the project for its creator. 3. Instructions Page(s) This should be written by the student(s). The student(s) must provide **a complete description** of how the project was created. The student(s) should include samples of "screens" created (screen prints). 4. Specifications Page(s) These pages differ depending on the category as described below.
 * All projects will be required to have a notebook** that documents how the project was created and shows examples of output. **Absolutely no project boards or exterior “backdrops” will be allowed at the State Fair beginning in 2003.** Requirements for the notebooks are as follows:
 * General Applications ** : Hardcopy (print, etc.) of the final product or output and hardcopy of the output with hidden codes, formulas, etc. revealed (as applicable). Documentation (bibliography) of source material.
 * Multimedia: ** Note cards, diagrams, or other planning process (sequencing of project development). Documentation (bibliography) of source material.
 * Web Site Creations: ** Must have hardcopies of Web pages source coding, site/page plans, etc., hard copies (printouts) of web pages with graphics down through three levels of sublinks, whether these links are from local (hard disk) sources or hyperlinks from outside source. Documentation (bibliography) of source material.
 * Video Production: ** Projects must have hardcopies of scripts or “storyboard” planning, job descriptions (if a broadcast) of all participants. Documentation (bibliography) of source material. State whether this presentation is being shown in its entirety, was part of a larger production or a broadcast or if it is a short commercial.
 * Hardware - Robotics: ** Hardcopies of the student written instructions or source code of computer interaction and schematics of hardware design. Documentation (bibliography) of source material if applicable. If using parts from a kit, list the manufacturer/s.
 * Computer Project Programming ** : Name(s) of software/compiler/language used. Hardcopies of the source code and algorithms, hardcopies of any printed or screen generated output from the program and a narrative description of the program with purpose, organization chart, 5-step plan, flow chart, etc. Documentation (bibliography) of source material if applicable.