TABLE OF CONTENTS
page Important Dates
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1. Rationale and Background
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2. Objectives
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3. Theme
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4. Participation
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5. General Guidelines
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5.1 Research Project
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5.2 Project Proposal
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5.3 Full Report
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5.4 Congress (Oral Presentation)
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5.5 Research Project Exhibition
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5.6 Removal of Project Exhibitions
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5.7 Notification of Acceptance
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6. Criteria for Judging the Projects
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7. Awards and Prizes
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8. Congress Registration Fee
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9. Contact Us
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Appendices
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Tentative Programme
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Appendix 1: SSYS Form 1: Participation Form (for Students, Teachers and Officials)
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Appendix 2: SSYS Form 2: Endorsement Form
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Appendix 3: SSYS Form 3: Students’ Confirmation and Parents’ Consent Form
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Appendix 4: SSYS Form 4: Registration Form (ONLY for Parents/ Observers attending SSYS 2018)
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Appendix 5: Project Proposal Format
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Appendix 6: Full Report Format
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IMPORTANT DATES Date
Action
2017 5 September 2017
Deadline for submission of: 1. Project proposal 2. SSYS Form 1: Participation Form (for Students, Teachers and Officials) 3. SSYS Form 2: Endorsement Form 4. SSYS Form 3: Students’ Confirmation and Parents’ Consent Form 5. SSYS Form 4: Registration Form (ONLY for parents/ observers attending SSYS 2018)
6 – 20 September 2017
Acknowledgement of proposals and forms received (via email)
23 – 31 October 2017
Notification of acceptance to successful teams (via email) *Please ensure email id provided in participation form are valid.
4 December 2017
Deadline for submission of full report (softcopies are accepted via email) Deadline for Early Bird Registration
5 - 20 December 2017
Acknowledgement of full reports received (via email)
2018 26 February – 2 March 2018
SSYS 2018 (*Delegates are required to submit 4 printed copies of their project reports during the congress)
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1. RATIONALE AND BACKGROUND The Search for SEAMEO Young Scientists (SSYS) is a gathering of young scientists all over Southeast Asia as a venue for sharing and dissemination of information on their scientific and mathematical research projects. SSYS was initiated in 1997, since then, it has been held once in every two years with a specific theme. SSYS aims to encourage young learners to apply scientific and mathematical knowledge into technological problem-solving activities to address sustainability. It aims to increase awareness of young learners about the relationship between science, mathematics, technology, environment, economy and society. SSYS aims to foster camaraderie and networking among these young learners through science and mathematics congresses, exhibitions and competitions. Moreover, SSYS is a platform that provides opportunities to enhance the vast potentials of youth through intellectual activity in conceptualising ideas, and through cooperative teamwork in organising those ideas into more tangible investigative research projects that benefit the society. In today’s competitive and fast-changing world, the demand for creative ability is more pressing than ever to support new innovation and technology development in diverse environments. Meeting that demand naturally open opportunities to fill the gaps and hence, increasing chances to secure jobs and livelihoods. The sustainable development goals aim to transform the world to end all forms of adversities such as poverty, inequalities, climate changes and many others. This universal agenda is huge but everyone particularly, the youths can contribute through their local actions in solving these adversities. The present generation of youth should develop valuable life skills and apply their creativity in facing challenges in life. In pursue of this vital mission, there should be an awareness among youth where development is sustainable, inclusive for all and impartial towards any bias gain. In view of this, SSYS serves as a platform for youth to analyse current problems encountered and investigate potential solutions to the problems. The process of investigation would be able to lead youth to develop and exercise their ideas and creative problem solving skills in daily lives. At RECSAM, we believe that education is essential not only in attaining but also in harmonising sustainable development goals. The youth of today, regarded as the hope of the future, should play a key role to achieve these goals with their creativity in solving all forms of global adversities. Hence, the Centre welcomes submission of science and mathematics projects that showcase ideas and innovations within the context of sustainable development goals. 2. OBJECTIVES The SSYS is envisioned as a worthy intellectual venture and an effective medium to promote lifelong scientific and mathematical values, interests, skills, attitudes and motivation among the youth. It is hoped that through the SSYS, there will be an increase in societal well-being 3
through quality science and mathematics education interspersed with technology, environmental, economic and societal awareness. Specifically, SSYS aims to: 2.1 Encourage research and development in science and mathematics among young learners in Southeast Asia and other countries; 2.2 Provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and experiences among students in Southeast Asia and other countries; 2.3 Provide a venue for intellectual and social interactions among students and educators; and 2.4 Identify and give recognition to outstanding young science and mathematics researchers. 3. THEME SSYS 2018 adopts the theme Youth Creativity for Harmonising Sustainable Development Goals. All projects submitted should adhere to the congress theme. Research projects that do not match the theme will be disqualified. 4. PARTICIPATION The 11th Regional Congress will be conducted in a friendly atmosphere and participants will have an opportunity to socialise and meet other young scientists with common interests from SEAMEO Member Countries and Associate Member Countries. 4.1 Participation is open to all secondary students (excluding pre-university and matriculation levels) from public and private schools recognised by Ministry of Education of the respective countries; 4.2 Students may work on the project alone or in a team (maximum up to 4 students) and must be guided by at least 1 registered teacher advisor; 4.3 Each student is only allowed to be registered under one project only; 4.4 Should the number of team members exceed 4, only the first 4 registered names will be considered for prizes and certificates; 4.5 Prizes and certificates will be given only to registered students, teachers and/or officials in the participating team; 4.6 Parents and observers accompanying the students are welcome on a fee-paying basis. Please enquire for further information. 4.7 All participating students, teachers and/or officials must fill in SSYS Form 1, SSYS Form 2 and SSYS Form 3 while parents and observers must fill-in SSYS Form 4 and submit to the organiser by 5 September 2017 (Tuesday). 4.8 By submitting an entry, the entrant grants SEAMEO RECSAM the permission to use the information/ project work submitted including images and other forms of media for any, scholarly and publicity purposes, as deemed appropriate by SEAMEO RECSAM. 5. GENERAL GUIDELINES The students are required to present their research project orally to the judges, observers, other students and general audience in a lecture setting. They are also required to showcase 4
their research project through exhibition. Each research project will be judged based on the quality of the written report, oral presentation and research project exhibition. 5.1 Research Project The research should be in English language. The areas of research should be related to the application and the integration of knowledge in Basic Sciences (Biology / Chemistry / Physics / General) and Mathematics with Technology, Environment or Health, which aims at Youth Creativity for Harmonising Sustainable Development Goals. Collaboration with lecturers, academics or scientists is encouraged. However, the scope of involvement of the collaborators should be clearly defined and described. (*Note: The sophistication of research methods and data analysis should be within the grasp of the students’ scope of learning to avoid disqualification). Students must do all the work. Teachers and collaborators may help in planning and advising, but may not actually design, conduct or build the project. Abuses of this rule may result in disqualification. All students are expected to be able to answer to questions regarding the research and development of every phase of their projects. Every portion of the abstract and research paper must be the original work of the students. The written report must specifically delineate the work done by the student(s) on the project. All research projects should be focused on the given theme; be an original work; be a result of a current continuing or parallel scientific research and investigation and NOT a duplication of any previous research; demonstrate and apply scientific and mathematics principles or attempt to provide new concepts in the process of designing technological activities or creating technological inventions to meet the needs of societal development; have relevance or contribute to the livelihood development of society or community and environment, in meeting human needs and/or promoting the socio-economic growth of the society; and the community in particular; reflect the needs of the community and how it can be sustained; and be cost-efficient, environment-friendly and feasible. (*Note: Participants are required to declare the originality of the work on a card duly signed by all during judging process).
5.2 Project Proposal All students must submit a project proposal together with SSYS Form 1, SSYS Form 2 and SSYS Form 3. Project proposal needs to be written according to the project proposal format provided in Appendix 5. Submission can be made via email or post. Kindly ensure acknowledgement of receipt upon submission. Documents should reach the organiser by 5 September 2017 (Tuesday). 5.3 Full Report
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All students of successful entries are required to submit full report of their research project, bound and in soft copy, formatted in MS Word and addressed to the organiser on or before 4 December 2017 (Monday). At least 4 hard copies of the reports need to be prepared for distribution during the congress. The soft copies may be sent to the secretariat through this email address:
[email protected] or
[email protected]. Please make sure you receive an acknowledgement of receipt from the organiser. The format of the full report should strictly follow the sequence as shown in Appendix 6. 5.4 Congress (Oral Presentation) The Science and Mathematics congress is a venue where the student researchers will present their projects to the members of the panel of judges and the public. The venue of both Science and Mathematics congresses would be different accordingly. Any student from the research project team may present. Multiple presenters are allowed as long as the presenters belong to the same team; Teachers are not allowed to assist the students in any way during the presentation; Presentation should be done using computer, LCD projector and MS PowerPoint (or related) software. All presentation files will be collected from the delegates prior to the event. The order of presentation for each project will be determined by drawing lots. The drawing will be done prior to the event and the sequence will be posted on the SSYS official website. Presentation should only be approximately 10 minutes for each project. Should the presentation end before the time, the presenter should announce “end of presentation”. To remind the presenter of the time remaining, a notice board with the message “two minutes” will be showed. At the end of two minutes, a “thank you” notice will signal the end of the presentation. Immediately after the presentation, a question and answer session by members of the floor will follow (within the time limit provided). 5.5 Research Project Exhibition All projects will be displayed in an exhibition hall for public viewing. The panel of judges will be viewing the exhibition for judging. The research project exhibit on display must: Display Panel fit one panel which consists of two surfaces, each with a dimension of 0.9m x 2.1m); be sturdy and strong/durable with parts firmly attached; lightweight, can be easily setup and taken down, transportable and self-supporting; be complete with accessories with the panels joined with hinges so that the project can be folded and unfolded easily; ensure that any information, pictures, graphs, or other images be held down with masking tape for easy removal or re-arrangement; 6
observe safety measures in the case of electrical items or presentations with computers or chemicals; and does not contain any live organisms, specimens, poisonous materials or chemicals which are toxic or explosive. Accessories or Attachment The submission of projects involving the use of information and communication technology or multimedia has to include the relevant accessories or attachment, e.g. computer or video compact discs, CDs, slides, etc. During the exhibition of the projects, no LCD projector, computer, OHP, DVD player, or any audio-video equipment will be provided. Should the student researchers require this equipment, they have to secure the equipment themselves. Common science laboratory apparatus (test tubes, beakers, thermometers, etc.) and mathematics tools (compass, rulers, etc.) will only be provided upon request. One display panel (with two surfaces), one table, two chairs and one power outlet will be provided for each project. 5.6 Removal of Project Exhibitions All project exhibits must be removed promptly after the public viewing time. Participants who wish to share their project exhibits with others may opt to surrender their exhibition items to the secretariat. Kindly inform the secretariat beforehand. 5.7 Notification of Acceptance The organiser will send a Notification of Acceptance to all application starting from 23-31 October 2017. List of successful research projects will also be published in the SSYS official website. Entries that are not accepted shall also be notified during this period.
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6. CRITERIA FOR JUDGING THE PROJECTS SSYS is designed as a congress or forum for the exchange of ideas and experiences among student researchers in SEAMEO member countries. To encourage and give recognition to potential young scientists, the projects are judged based on the following criteria: COMPONENTS
Project Exhibit (30%)
Presentation (20%)
Written Report (25%)
Significance of Project (25%)
CRITERIA
PERCENTAGE (%)
Use of scientific and mathematics principles or approaches
10
Originality/ingenuity
10
Creativity/innovativeness of work
5
Use of computers/ICT knowledge (for projects involving ICT/multimedia) or technical/graphical skills (for the projects not involving ICT/multimedia)
5
Skills in presentation
10
Interactive abilities which include the quality of responses given during the presentation
5
Overall personality
5
Abstract
5
Introduction and Background of Study/Literature Review
5
Research Method and Process
5
Results, Findings and Discussion
5
Conclusions and Recommendations
5
Relevance to the theme with ethical values
10
Immediate benefit to local community
5
Educational contribution
5
Commercial potential
5
TOTAL
100
Scores in each component will be totaled and the project with the highest score in each component will be awarded Outstanding Award for Research Report, Outstanding Award for Presentation of Exhibits, Outstanding Award for Presentation in Congress and Outstanding Award for Significant Project. The overall highest score will be awarded Most Promising 8
Young Scientist(s) for Science or Mathematics Category. There will also be special awards given to projects that show potential in six different areas.
7. AWARDS AND PRIZES There are 22 awards to be given away. This includes the Most Promising Young Scientists awards which would recognise the best projects in both categories. The list of awards offered is as follows: CATEGORIES
AWARDS Most Promising Young Scientist(s) Outstanding Award for Research Report Outstanding Award for Presentation of Exhibit Outstanding Award for Presentation in Congress Outstanding Award for Significant Project
Science Congress
Special Award for Immediate Benefit to the Local Community Special Award for Educational Contribution for Economy, Environment & Society Special Award for Commercial Potential Development of a Product for Society and Environment Special Award for the Application of Science Principles & Processes Special Award for Creativity/Innovation Special Award in relation to Congress Theme with Ethical Values Most Promising Young Scientist(s) Outstanding Award for Research Report Outstanding Award for Presentation of Exhibit Outstanding Award for Presentation in Congress Outstanding Award for Significant Project
Mathematics Congress
Special Award for Immediate Benefit to the Local Community Special Award for Educational Contribution for Economy, Environment & Society Special Award for Commercial Potential Development of a Product for Society and Environment Special Award for the Application of Mathematics Principles & Processes Special Award for Creativity/Innovation Special Award in relation to Congress Theme with Ethical Values
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8. CONGRESS REGISTRATION FEE IMPORTANT The fees are WAIVED for OFFICIAL PARTICIPANTS (2 students and 1 teacher per team) sent by the Ministry of Education of the country. However, the fees below apply to those who are interested to participate in their own capacity. The congress registration fee includes congress materials, rental of display boards, tables, chairs and electrical power supply, certificate, meals and airport transfer (from Penang International Airport to SEAMEO RECSAM and from SEAMEO RECSAM to Penang International Airport). It is recommended that participants stay at RECSAM International House for convenience and comfort. Students, Teachers & Officials
Parents & Observers
FEE TYPE
Early Bird (by 4 Dec 2017)
Normal (after 4 Dec 2017)
Early Bird (by 4 Dec 2017)
Normal (after 4 Dec 2017)
*Type A: Congress fee ONLY (WITHOUT accommodation)
USD180.00
USD200.00
USD145.00
USD170.00
USD300.00
USD320.00
USD280.00
USD 300.00
USD 600.00
USD 640.00
USD 550.00
USD 590.00
**Type B: Congress fee with accommodation at RECSAM International House on TWIN-SHARING basis **Type C: Congress fee with accommodation at RECSAM International House on SINGLE room basis
* Inclusive of registration fee, three meals, airport transfer and Penang island tour. ** Inclusive of registration fee, accommodation for six nights, five meals per day, airport transfer and Penang island tour. Check in will be a day before the commencement of the congress and check out will be a day after the congress.
Mode of Payment a) Bank draft Cheque Local Order (LO) for the sum of USD ………............. b) By direct bank transfer for the sum of USD ……………………………… via Maybank ATM / Cash deposit machine / TT into the SSYS account.
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Account Name: SEAMEO RECSAM; Account Number: 5571-5700-0647; Account Type: Current; Swift Code: MBBEMYKL; Bank Name: Malayan Banking Berhad; Bank Address: 345-H, Bangunan Kelab Gelugor, 11700 Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. *Note: Kindly email us a copy of your payment slip as soon as you make your payment. Please indicate your name and project title in your email. 9. CONTACT US For further information, please contact: SSYS Secretariat SEAMEO RECSAM Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, 11700 Gelugor, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. Tel: +604 6522 700 Fax: +604 6522 737 Email:
[email protected]
[email protected] Officers in-charge: Ms. Bhavani Ramasamy Ms. Rabiatul Adawiah Bt. Megat Jiwa
Secretary SSYS 2018 Assistant Secretary SSYS 2018
+604 – 6522 752 +604 – 6522 743
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APPENDICES
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11th
DAY/TIME
26 February 2018 (Monday)
TENTATIVE PROGRAMME REGIONAL CONGRESS SEARCH FOR SEAMEO YOUNG SCIENTISTS (SSYS)
8.30 AM 8.00 – 9.20 AM
Registration
9.30-10.00 AM
Opening Ceremony
10.00-10.30 AM
Briefing
10.30 AM
11.00 AM
Photo Session
Briefing (cont.) Pre-workshop Demonstration Ice Breaking
TEA BREAK
Meeting of Judges
27 February 2018 (Tuesday)
Presentation of Science/ Mathematics Projects
TEA BREAK
Workshop
28 February 2018 (Wednesday)
Presentation of Science/ Mathematics Projects
TEA BREAK
Science & Mathematics Educational Games
1 March 2018 (Thursday)
Judging of Science/ Mathematics Project Exhibits
TEA BREAK
Judging of Science/ Mathematics Project Exhibits
1.00 PM
2.30 PM
4.30 PM
Setup of Project Exhibits TEA BREAK
LUNCH
EVENING* 8.00-10.00 PM Welcome Dinner
Submission of Presentation Slides LUNCH
Presentation of Science/ Mathematics Projects
TEA BREAK
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LUNCH
Judging of Science/ Mathematics Project Exhibits
TEA BREAK
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2.00-6.30 PM Penang Island Tour LUNCH Finalising Judging
2 March 2018 (Friday)
Exhibition for Public Viewing
TEA BREAK
11.00AM – 12.15PM
Exhibition for Public Viewing (cont.) Networking Session
12.15PM - 2.45PM
LUNCH
2.45 – 5.00PM Award Presentation Ceremony
5.00PM TEA BREAK
* The organiser reserves the rights to make changes to this programme.
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APPENDIX 1: SSYS FORM 1 PARTICIPATION FORM (for STUDENTS, TEACHERS and OFFICIALS) Please fill all columns accordingly and submit this form to the SSYS Secretariat not later than 5 September 2017 (Tuesday). Country Title of Project Category School Name School Address School Phone School email Student 1 Name Gender Passport No. Email Contact number Meal
Science
Mathematics
School Fax
Male
Female Date of Birth
Age
Fee Type Vegetarian
Student 2 (leave empty if none) Name Gender Male Passport No. Email Contact number Meal Vegetarian Student 3 (leave empty if none) Name Gender Male Passport No. Email Contact number Meal Vegetarian
Non-Vegetarian
Female Date of Birth
Age
Fee Type Non-Vegetarian
Female Date of Birth
Age
Fee Type Non-Vegetarian
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Student 4 (leave empty if none) Name Gender Male Passport No. Email Contact number Meal Vegetarian Teacher Advisor 1 Name Position Organisation Gender Passport No. Email Contact number Meal
Male
Female Date of Birth
Age
Fee Type Non-Vegetarian
Female
Age
Fee Type Vegetarian
Teacher Advisor 2 (leave empty if none) Name Position Organisation Gender Male Passport No. Email Contact number Meal Vegetarian
Non-Vegetarian
Female
Age
Fee Type Non-Vegetarian
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APPENDIX 2: SSYS FORM 2 ENDORSEMENT FORM Please fill all columns accordingly and submit this form to the SSYS Secretariat not later than 5 September 2017 (Tuesday). To:
SSYS Secretariat SEAMEO RECSAM Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, 11700 Gelugor, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Tel: +604 6522 700 Fax: +604 6522 737
Dear Sir/Madam PARTICIPATION IN 11th REGIONAL CONGRESS SEARCH FOR SEAMEO YOUNG SCIENTISTS (SSYS) (26 FEBRUARY – 2 MARCH 2018) IN SEAMEO RECSAM, PENANG, MALAYSIA We wish to convey our participation in the 11th REGIONAL CONGRESS SEARCH FOR SEAMEO YOUNG SCIENTISTS from 26 February to 2 March 2018 at SEAMEO RECSAM, Penang, Malaysia. Our team from ……………….…………………………………………… (name of school) will be as follows: Science Category No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 * leave empty if none
Name
Gender
No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 * leave empty if none
Name
Mathematics Category Gender
Status Student Student* Student* Student* Teacher Teacher*
Status Student Student* Student* Student* Teacher Teacher*
Name of Administrator/ Principal: Signature:
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APPENDIX 3: SSYS FORM 3 STUDENTS’ CONFIRMATION & PARENTS’ CONSENT FORM Please fill all columns accordingly and submit this form to the SSYS Secretariat not later than 5 September 2017 (Tuesday). To:
SSYS Secretariat SEAMEO RECSAM Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, 11700 Gelugor, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Tel: +604 6522 700 Fax: +604 6522 737
Dear Sir/Madam CONFIRMATION OF PARTICIPATION IN 11th REGIONAL CONGRESS SEARCH FOR SEAMEO YOUNG SCIENTISTS (SSYS) (26 FEBRUARY – 2 MARCH 2018) IN SEAMEO RECSAM, PENANG, MALAYSIA We, the undersigned students and proponents of the project ………………………......................... …………………………………………………………………………………………………. (title of the research project) from…………..………………………………………………………………………… (name of school) representing ………………………………………… (name of country) hereby CONFIRM our participation to the 11th Regional Congress Search for SEAMEO Young Scientists (SSYS) from 26 February to 2 March 2018 at Penang, Malaysia and further certify that the said project is our original work completed under the guidance of our teacher, following the guidelines of the congress and subscribe to abide by all the rules and regulations of the organiser. We certify that our parents and/ or guardians, whose names and signatures appear below, grant us permission to participate in the 11th Regional Congress SSYS 2018. They are fully aware that the organiser will not be held liable and accountable for any untoward incident that may happen to us which are beyond the organiser’s control, scope and jurisdiction. Name of Student 1
Signature
Name of Parent/ Guardian
Signature
Name of Student 2
Signature
Name of Parent/ Guardian
Signature
Name of Student 3
Signature
Name of Parent/ Guardian
Signature
Name of Student 4
Signature
Name of Parent/ Guardian
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APPENDIX 4: SSYS FORM 4 REGISTRATION FORM (ONLY for PARENTS/ OBSERVERS attending SSYS 2018) Please fill all columns accordingly and submit this form to the SSYS Secretariat not later than 5 September 2017 (Tuesday). Parent/ Observer 1 Name Position Organisation Gender Male Passport No. Email Contact number Meal Vegetarian Parent/ Observer 2 Name Position Organisation Gender Male Passport No. Email Contact number Meal Vegetarian Parent/ Observer 3 Name Position Organisation Gender Male Passport No. Email Contact number Meal Vegetarian
Female
Age
Fee Type Non-Vegetarian
Female
Age
Fee Type Non-Vegetarian
Female
Age
Fee Type Non-Vegetarian
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APPENDIX 5: PROJECT PROPOSAL FORMAT PROJECT PROPOSAL Title of Project: ………………………………………………………………………. Team Member(s): ………………………………………………………………………. (Student 1) Team Member: ………………………………………………………………………. (Student 2*) Team Member: ………………………………………………………………………. (Student 3*) Team Member: ………………………………………………………………………. (Student 4*) Team Member: ……………………………………………………………............ (Teacher Advisor) ……………………………………………………………............ (Teacher Advisor*) TABLE OF CONTENT 1. Abstract (if you have completed the project) 2. Background / Context of Project 3. Project Definition / Rationale / Strategy / Problem Statement 4. Objectives 5. Significance of the Project 6. Methodology and Project Duration 7. Project Outline / Framework 8. Target Outcomes 9. Measurement of Success 10. Project Outputs (if you have completed the project) 11. Monitoring Framework and Evaluation 12. Issues and Management (if you have completed the project) 13. Project Sustainability 14. Project Activities and Milestones 15. Reference and Resources Kindly use the following format: Font: Times New Roman* Font size: 12 Spacing: 1.5 Alignment: Justified Page Size: A4 Indent (Left: 0.25 / Right: 0) APA format for references Save in doc/docx format. Unlock (enable editing) Reference: 1. Department of Education, UK (2013, May 30). United Kingdom Department of Education Website. Retrieved May 30, 2013 from http://www.education.gov.uk/ aboutdfe/policiesandprocedures/ppm/b00138/project-management/preparing-a-project-brief 2. PMadvise, UK (2013, May 30). PMadvise Online Internet Training & Consulting. Project Brief Templates & Notes. Retrieved May 30, 2013 from http://www.pmadvice.co.uk/ intro.asp
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APPENDIX 6: FULL REPORT FORMAT FULL REPORT PAGE Cover Page/Title Page
Abstract
Table of Contents
Acknowledgement
Introduction and Background of Study/ Literature Review
DESCRIPTION The cover page contains the title, names of the student researchers, schools/institutions, and advisers. The title should be written in bold, easy-to-read letters. The abstract is a synopsis of the general topic and should provide information about the overall content of the project. Lists all the content areas with the numbering of pages. The number of each page of the report should also be given at the centre or bottom right hand corner of the page. This page contains the list of names, institutions, sponsors, and other collaborators that have been involved in the conduct of the project in one way or another. Background of the project Statement of the problem Significance or purposes of the study Definition of terms Scope and limitations Review of literature on the areas relevant to the study
Research Method and Process
Design and detail of the project Materials and equipment Treatment or procedures
Results and Findings
Analysis of data Interpretation of results and findings
Conclusions and Recommendations References
Appendices
How the result of the project can be significant Suggestions and recommendations A list of books, journals and other references used Diagrams, pictures, photos, graphs and other visual images that present the written information accurately or the display of experimental results
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