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Q&A
Questions from finalists and answers from the judging committee. After watching the 4 videos and reading the answers to questions from finalists, if you still have a question, please fill out our Q&A form and come back here in 48 hours for an answer.
The Questions will appear in bold
The answers from the judging committee will be underneath. We are looking forward to answering all your judging questions!
Would it be considered plagiarism if a very similar experiment has already been performed? Like if you have made some changes, but it is basically very similar. Is it just enough to cite it?
If you have performed a similar experiment to one that has been done before, you need to do two things: The first is to cite it. The second is to write about what you have done in the experiment that is different: what unique contributions have you made? This information should be included in your five page report and on your poster.
In the five-page report, does the bibliography/references/acknowledgements have to be double-spaced as well? Or is it acceptable for it to be single-spaced?
For the Project Report, your acknowledgements should be included in the body of the report and be double-spaced. The references and bibliography may be either single-spaced or double-spaced.
Is it enough to repeat the experiment 10 times? How much times should an experiment be repeated?
This is a harder question to answer, because the number of times an experiment should be repeated depends on the kind of experiment that you are doing. Scientists repeat experiments to determine that their results are consistent - so the question to ask yourself is, are you getting consistent results? We suggest that you talk to your science teacher or mentor to determine if 10 times is appropriate for the kind of experiment that you are doing.
Is the bibliography included in the 5-page allowed?
Yes, you can include the bibliography in the 5 pages if you wish.
Does the poster require acknowledgements and references or can they just be included in solely in the report?
Your poster should have acknowledgements and references on it. You only need to include references for sources that you have used on the poster itself.
For referencing the poster, does there have to be a specific format in which the referencing must be done? (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.)
For referencing, there is no required format - please select the one you are most familiar with and use it consistently throughout your poster & other materials.
Is it ok if a presentation is shorter than expected? For example, a special awards presentation should be about 90 seconds long, according to the Judging 101 video. If my presentation is 56 seconds, should I elaborate on the subject, or should I just keep it as is?
We recommend a 4 minute presentation for Special Awards, as the judges will have 10 minutes scheduled to talk with you. Your 90 second version (or "elevator pitch") is for Challenge awards or for when people stop by who tell you they only have a few minutes. It is OK if your presentation isn't exactly 90 seconds. When you are working on it, think about what knowledge you want the judge to remember about your project - have you gotten the points you need to across in your elevator pitch?
I've got my completed logbook from the day I started my experiment and I completed it a long time ago when my project was completed. I am just wondering what to do with the pages that I have not used in the book. Do I just leave it empty?
Yes, you can leave the pages you did not use in the book as blank pages.
Life in Upper Rez - What to expect:
Accommodations in the upper residences are traditional private dormitory-style rooms. The majority have one single bed, an armoire, dresser drawer, work area including a desk, and a small refrigerator. Note that the rooms are not air-conditioned but the windows open enough to allow for air circulation.
All bedrooms have close access to a shared washroom. Washrooms are gendered, shared amongst the occupants in a wing, and include multiple sinks, private toilets and shower stalls.
Each residence hall has large common spaces, though the evening student and delegate lounges will be housed in the McConnell Arena.
Something to keep in mind while packing: there are laundry facilities available in each Residence Hall.
The residences offer incredible security and peace of mind. Far from the traffic of the downtown core, the upper residences have very low vehicular traffic. The main doors of each residence are locked, and for added security purposes, a Night Steward patrols the grounds and residences daily from 22:00 to 6:00.
Finalists and delegates will be assigned to rooms based on gender. All finalists and delegates will have their own single room.
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EXPERIENCE Montreal’s “JOIE DE VIVRE”, history and beauty;
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MEET new friends from across Canada;
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SHARE a week with other Canadian students who are also interested in science and technology;
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INTERACT with scientists, engineers and other professionals who work here in Montreal;
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DISCOVER the wonders and beauty of Montreal;
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EXPLORE all that McGill University and Montreal have to offer;
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WELCOME thousands of visitors in the Exhibit Hall including students and teachers from Montreal area schools;
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ENCOURAGE others to build upon their curiosity in science and technology;
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INSPIRE youth to tackle the challenges facing the world with scientific and technological solutions; and
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CELEBRATE at our ceremonies and special events.
- The Opening Event, Saveurs de Montreal (Flavours of Montreal) where participants will be entertained by acts representing several of Montreal’s cultures and will enjoy some of Montreal’s most famous foods;
- McGill Block Party, where local food trucks and inflatable games will create a festival environment for all;
- Tour Day, a city wide tour which can be tailored to all tastes using the London Style Double Decker Bus loop;
- Café YUL, the return of the CWSF Talent Night with a Montreal Twist
- MUCH Video Dance following the Awards Gala Dinner
- Farewell River Cruise, where participants will celebrate a week with new friends on the St. Lawrence River aboard the Cavalier Maxim
Opening Event: Saveurs de Montréal (Flavours of Montreal)
- Say “SCIENCE” as participants gather on the field to meet each other and for a group photo opportunity
- The group photo will be followed by a short opening ceremony, including a ceremonial flag raising, as well as finalist and delegate pledges
- All participants will be piped along the “purple trail” from Molson Stadium to the McConnell Arena (approximately 300m). The Pipes and Drums marching band represents the Scottish quadrant of the City of Montreal Flag
- The opening dinner will take place in the McConnell Arena which will be transformed into amazing Finalist and Delegate lounges
- Throughout the night, let your taste buds be delighted by many of Montréal’s famous foods. From poutine to smoked meat, bagels & lox to maple syrup, there will be something for everyone at our buffet tables
- Let live entertainment representing many of Montreal’s cultural communities delight you. The acts may include:
- Mohawk, First Nations Drum Dance
- French music
- Bernadette Short Celtic Grace Irish Dancers
- Solstice, Irish Fiddlers
- Scottish, Highland Dancers
- English dance school
- Japanese Ceremonial Drummers
- Be sure to explore all areas of the arena floor… There will be something for everyone
- Plenty of seating is guaranteed, but don’t feel like you are tied to your table!
- No need to dress up for the event, just bring your appetite and enjoy a fun-filled evening as we relax and get acquainted.
Optional Arrival Activities on Saturday and Sunday:
- Campus Tours (Saturday afternoon & evening, and Sunday all day) Finalists and Delegates are encouraged to join a guided campus tour on arrival day(s). Tours will be offered in the early afternoon and evening on Saturday, as well as all day Sunday. Tours will start with an overview of the essential CWSF facilities such as the McConnell Arena, the Athletics Complex, and followed by a 30-45 minute tour of lower campus. Be sure to have appropriate footwear. Remember that McGill is located on Mount Royal.
- Swimming at McGill Athletics Complex (Saturday Evening, 18:00 - 20:00)
- Hike Mount Royal Park (Various opportunities through the week): We are located at the base of Mount Royal Park. The trails up to Chalet Mont Royal are steps away from the residences. Please note: it is important to explore the mountain with others and never alone. We will organize group adventures during the week for those interested.
- The “EAST-WEST BOWL” You are welcome to watch the EAST-WEST Bowl at Molson stadium. This college football game will be held at Molson Stadium, McGill University on Saturday afternoon.
The [email protected] Evening Activity Line-Up:
MONDAY: McGill Campus Block Party
TUESDAY: Sucrerie sur la Montagne (Sugar Shack on the Mountain)
WEDNESDAY: Café-YUL, The CWSF Talent Night
Thursday: Awards Gala Dinner and MUCH Video Dance Celebration
Friday: Farewell River Cruise on the St. Lawrence River
Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour of Montreal: Experience the City at Your Own Pace
Discover Montreal while being chauffered around Montreal in London style double decker busses between 9:00 and 17:30. There are 12 stops on the “red loop,” including a stop back at the McGill Athletics Complex, as well as an “Olympic Village Loop” which will bring you to the Olympic Stadium and the Science-tech rich “Espace pour la Vie”. Professional and informative tour guides will be on each of the buses to provide you with Montreal’s history and fun facts between stops.
With 12 different places to hop-on or hop-off there is no shortage of things to do and places to see. The day has been designed to allow each region to customise their experience (with your Delegate’s approval of course). The Host Team, with help from Tourism Montreal, can assist you in planning your day based on your interests.
Safety First:
Your safety is our priority. Montreal is a very safe and bilingual city and the stops along the route are the most popular destinations. Participants will be given a special wristband for anonymous identfication (we suggest that you bring your name tag, but leave it in your backpack). In addition, Team UV will be “À Votre Service” (At Your Service) throughout the day. Our network of volunteers will be placed on each of the buses, as well as at each of the stops for any questions or concerns you may have. Need additional assistance? An email, texting and phone line service will be provided by the Host Team to participants, and will be available during the day.
The Experience:
The buses will run on a continuous loop throughout the day. A bus passes by each stop every 15 minutes to half hour (a schedule, personalized for CWSF will be provided to you). For the normal route, please see the following link: http://media.tourcms.com/a/5886/2/5867.pdf The bus route, if you do not get off at any of the stops takes 2 hours.
Schedule:
Morning Departures, from the McGill Residences, will take place every 10 minutes between 9:00 and 10:30
You must ensure that you catch the last bus of the day from whatever stop you are at (check the schedule to see what time the last departure is from the stop closest to you). The Gray Line buses will ensure your return to the residences if you are on the last bus of the day. If you do not make it onto the last bus, it simply means that you will be responsible for either walking back to campus (10 minute walk if you are downtown, a 4 hour walk if you are at the Oratory or Olympic Village), or you may use the bus and metro system, or taxi (at your own cost)
A CWSF personalized map and schedule will be provided to the participants in the Welcome Kit upon arrival at campus.
What to wear?
- Participants will need to use judgment based on the weather forecast. In the month of May, temperatures and conditions can vary greatly during the day. Just because it’s sunny in the morning, this does not guarantee that it won’t rain by the afternoon. We suggest that you dress in layers
- Comfortable walking shoes are a must
What to put in your backpack?
- Lunch money will be provided to your Delegate prior to departing campus
- Sunscreen and hat if it’s a sunny day
- An umbrella
- Spending money for snacks and souvenirs during the day
- The maps and pamphlets for the locations you intend to visit during the day
- Your camera for the spectacular sights you will see
- Your cell phone in case of emergencies
What to see and do?
Click here for just a few of the possible sites for you to visit and activities to take part in. To help you plan, we have rated the stops using our own rating scale and have indicated how much time we suggest you should plan to be there. Participants will be provided with a custom map for CWSF 2016 participants. The map will include names and addresses of museums and other highlights which will be free of charge or at a reduced rate to CWSF 2016 participants.
Over the course of the public viewing hours on Wednesday, May 18th, Finalists will be assigned “Mini-McGill” activities as part of the Finalist Rotation. Sessions could include (a full list with descriptions will be published in April 2016):
- Visiting the “Sports Equipment Lab” where McGill researchers study NHL equipment
- Touring Redpath Hall, McGill’s own Natural History Museum
- Visit the McGill Space Institute
- Tour the Neuro Institute, where pioneer brain research is conducted
- Visit the Engineering Complex, or the new Life Sciences Building
- Attend a lecture with one of McGill’s professors and become a true McGillian for an hour
Awards Ceremony
Awards Gala Dinner and MUCH Video Dance Celebration
The fun will continue on campus as we celebrate an amazing week of accomplishments! CWSF 2016 Finalists and Delegates will be bused back to the McConnell Arena to enjoy a celebratory Awards Gala Dinner and MUCH Video Dance. Snacks and the usual Finalist Lounge activities will be available as well. This event is open to Finalists and Delegates only.
- A CWSF display unit, including a preprinted header sign with the project title is provided for each project.
- Use of the CWSF display unit is mandatory - do not bring a backboard of any kind.
- Details of the display unit are available under Projects - Display
- Approved adhesives will be provided and must be used - no other adhesives may be used.
- Each CWSF display unit will have access to one AC outlet.
- Wireless Internet will be available in the exhibit hall.
- Go to your assigned project number.
- Each display unit will be supplied with adhesives.
- If you need basic tools (e.g., scissors), or additional adhesives, go to the Tool booth.
- If you need technical/computer assistance, go to the Information booth.
- Once your project is completely set up, take any packing materials to the trash area or back to your room. (Packing materials cannot be stored at your display.)
- Follow the procedure for the Project Safety-Check. Note: No display materials may be added after the project has been approved.
- For air travelers, one piece of valid government issued photo ID that shows name, date of birth and gender is required. Reference: Government of Canada - Identity Screen Regulations. Note: The name on the identification must match the “legal name” in the CWSF online registration system, which will appear on the boarding pass.
- Money for personal expenses; a “calling card” or change for long distance calls at pay phones.
- Dress clothes for the Awards Ceremony/Banquet; business attire for judging; casual clothes for other occasions; comfortable shoes for walking and active tours.
- One towel will be provided; however, an additional “beach” towel is recommended.
- Health card and personal identification (see above for air travelers).
- Light rain gear; comfortable footwear; a warm sweater, jacket or windbreaker.
- Swimwear and gym clothes for activities.
- Personal toiletries and required medications; Gravol for motion sickness on aircraft, trains, buses or boats.
- Musical instruments and other performance items can be brought if you’d like to share your talents in lounge areas.
- Reading material, games or other quiet activities for between judging interviews.
- Camera, alarm clock, cell phone and charging devices.
- Regional fair pins or other items for trading.
- All materials and equipment for your project, carefully packed to meet airline or shipping regulations. Please note that the new project display system will be used.
- Supplies needed to set up the project must be placed in checked baggage only – Airport security will confiscate tools in hand luggage.
- Backup digital files for your display materials (just in case), data/logbook and extra copies of the Project Report.
- Materials needed to repack the display materials.
- accommodation
- meals
- tours
- local transportation
YOUTH SCIENCE CANADA
- Toll-free: 866-341-0040 ext. 230 (Lori Murray)
- Toll-free fax: 866-613-2542
- [email protected] or [email protected]
- Toll-free: 506-260-5016 (Julia Clarke)
- Toll-free fax: 866-613-2542
- [email protected]
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Carole Charlebois, Media Relations (Montréal): [email protected]
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Brad McCabe, Youth Science Canada Executive Director: [email protected]
CWSF 2016 HOST COMMITTEE
- Montreal Emergency Services: 911
- Emergency On-campus McGill Security: 514-398-3000
- If needed, there is an emergency phone which will connect you directly to Emergency Campus services outside of Bishop Mountain Hall. It is on a yellow pole.
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone/Texting: 514-980-CWSF (514-980-2973)
- Website: http://cwsf.youthscience.ca/
- Main Office: Molson Hall Common Room (7:00 to 22:00)
- Satellite Locations:
- BMH Information Desk: Open during peak hours in the BMH Lobby
- New Hall Information Desk: Open Monday, and Wednesday through Friday (Teachers Conference)
- Volunteer Information Desk: In the Exhibit Hall, during public viewing hours Wednesday May 18th - Friday May 20th
- To provide a safe and secure environment for all participants:
- All Finalists, Delegates, Staff and Volunteers are required to wear a name badge with their photo on it throughout the Festival. The back of the name badge includes emergency contact information as well as any relevant medical information (eg., allergies).
- The host site for the Festival is McGill University. In addition to the Host Team, and a vast network of volunteers, there will also be campus security personnel available to help ensure a safe environment.
- All Finalists and Delegates will be staying in residence accommodations. Our residences have controlled access. We will work closely with our campus security to ensure the safety of all of our guests. There will always be a member of the Host Team on duty for any emergencies that may arise.
- Meals will be served primarily in the Bishop Mountain Hall dining room where Finalists may choose from a wide variety of items. Please be sure to tell us about any special dietary needs on the registration website and encourage your child to identify these needs to their delegate(s) as well as food service staff in the BMH dining room and at events.
- Please ensure that your child understands that the adults appointed by his/her Regional Science Fair (known as the Delegates) are acting on your behalf, and that your child must have any activity approved by that adult before proceeding. It is vital to your child’s safety and well-being that we have Delegates fulfill this parental role at CWSF 2016. It is equally important that your child recognize the Delegates’ authority as well as that of any authorized CWSF officials or appointed Delegates, who are ensuring a safe environment for everyone’s sake.
- As part of the registration process, everyone (Finalists and Delegates alike) should view the CWSF Orientation Video to learn about emergency procedures, safety, and expectations for behaviour.
- We wish to provide the Finalists with exciting new experiences and opportunities to create memories and friendships to last a lifetime. From our Opening Event to the Farewell River Cruise, we have planned many incredible experiences for your child. Please encourage them to be open to these experiences and make the most of this week!
- EXPERIENCE Montréal’s “JOIE DE VIVRE”, history and beauty;
- MEET new friends from across Canada;
- SHARE a week with other Canadian students who are also interested in science and technology;
- INTERACT with scientists, engineers and other professionals who work here in Montreal;
- DISCOVER the wonders and beauty of Montreal;
- EXPLORE all that McGill University and Montreal have to offer;
- WELCOME thousands of visitors in the Exhibit Hall including students and teachers from Montreal area schools;
- ENCOURAGE others to build upon their curiosity in science and technology;
- INSPIRE youth to tackle the challenges facing the world with scientific and technological solutions; and
- CELEBRATE at our ceremonies and special events.
- The Opening Event, Saveurs de Montreal (Flavours of Montreal) where participants will be entertained by acts representing several of Montreal’s cultures and will enjoy some of Montreal’s most famous foods;
- McGill Block Party, where local food trucks and inflatable games will create a festival environment for all;
- Tour Day, a city wide tour which can be tailored to all tastes using the London Style Double Decker Bus loop;
- Café YUL, the return of the CWSF Talent Night with a Montréal Twist
- MUCH Video Dance following the Awards Gala Dinner
- Farewell River Cruise, where participants will celebrate a week with new friends on the St. Lawrence River aboard Le Maxim Cavalier
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