INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Whether it is a science class assignment, science fair project, or something else, it is important to be aware of the criteria that will be used to evaluate your SIP. For a science fair, for example, the judging could be based on the following criteria (adding up to 100%):  research paper (50%); oral presentation (30%); display poster (20%). More than likely, you will be required to write a brief summary of your SIP, known as an abstract.  It needs to clearly state your idea, your hypothesis and how you tested it, and the conclusion you reached. SIP abstracts are often limited to one page in length, and perhaps 250 words.  In this short space, focus on the purpose of your experiment, procedures, results, and any possible applications. .  If the abstract provides the basic information, the research paper provides the substantial details and analysis of your SIP.  It is easy to think the experimenting itself or the poster you get to create is more important (perhaps because they are more fun to do), but the research paper is often the most important component in the evaluation of your project.  Use the guidelines provide by your teacher or the science fair director for information on how to construct your research paper. As one example, your paper may need to be broken down into categories such as:  1) Title Page; 2) Introduction (where you identify your topic and hypothesis); 3) Materials & Methods (where you describe your experiment); 4) Results & Discoveries (where you identify your findings); 5) Conclusion & Recommendations (where you "answer" your hypothesis); 6) References (where you list your sources). The time allotted and detail expected from the oral presentation of your SIP (if required at all) can vary widely.  You may need to speak for 5 minutes or 20.  Be clear on the requirements beforehand; for instance, whether PowerPoint presentations are expected.  Write up your research paper first, and use it as your guide in constructing your oral presentation.  Follow a similar framework in outlining your hypothesis, experiments, results, and conclusions. Focus on clarity and concision.  Make sure everyone understands what you did, why you did it, and what you discovered in doing it. Most science fairs still require a poster presentation of your project.  It will essentially be a visual display of your research paper.  Science fairs commonly use a standard size, three panel display board, approximately 36 inches high by 48 inches wide. You should lay out your poster like the front page of a newspaper, with your title at the top, hypothesis and conclusion front and center, and supporting materials (methods, sources, etc.) clearly placed under headings on either side. Use images, diagrams, and the like to spruce up the visual appeal of your poster, but don't sacrifice content for visual pizzazz.

SUMMARY: Know how your project will be evaluated. Create an abstract. Write a research paper Prepare your oral presentation. Make a visual aid.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Don’t make a request if your parents are in a bad mood or are busy with something else. You want their full attention so that they hear you out and perhaps become convinced that what you want is a good idea. Wait until your parents appear relaxed and at ease to make your request. For example, don't make a request when your parents appear exhausted after a long day or more snappy than usual. Notice how you talk to your parents. Do you ask nicely for things or do you make demands? Get in the habit of asking and not telling or demanding. If you tend to demand things, your parents will likely say no. if you ask, they will feel like they have a choice and may be more likely to say yes. For example, instead of saying, “I want to go to that party” or, “Give me that popsicle,” say, “Can I please go to the party?” and, “Can I please have that popsicle?” Maybe your parents said no to something but you’re willing to put in some effort to change their no to a yes. Negotiate with your parents and find a way to sweeten the deal for them. For example, if you want an item, ask them for it as an early birthday present. Or, offer to do some extra chores for a month as an exchange for something you want to do with friends. When negotiating, make sure your parents know what you’re willing to give up or do extra. You want the deal to appeal to them. You should always treat your parents with respect, and it’s especially important to do so if you’re making a request. Say what you want with a smile and be kind and well-mannered. Say your words nicely and treat your parents kindly. For example, say, “Please” and “Thank you.” It may be unrealistic to make huge requests of your parents. For example, if you want them to buy you a phone or a car or a guitar, they may not be able to make these kinds of purchases. If your goal is to get your parents to say yes, make smaller requests. For example, ask your parents to let you go to a friend’s house when they know your friend’s parents. To make smaller requests,  ask your parents for ice cream at the grocery store or to pick up your favorite cereal.

SUMMARY: Choose a good time to make a request. Make requests, not demands. Negotiate to get what you want. Be polite and use good manners when making requests. Make realistic requests.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Click the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of the screen. Click the gear-shaped icon in the lower-left side of the Start window. This will open the Settings window. You'll find this globe-shaped icon in the Settings window. It's a link near the bottom of the window. If you don't see this link, make sure you're on the correct page by clicking Status in the upper-left corner of the window. You may also need to scroll down. This link is in the top-left corner of the window. It's in the "Network discovery" section of the page. If you want to connect a printer to your computer and share it later, you should also check the "Turn on automatic setup" box below the "Turn on network discovery" section. This option is in the "File and printer sharing" section near the middle of the page. It's at the bottom of the window. This will save your settings, thus enabling file sharing on your computer. If you want to make sure that a specific folder is shared, do the following:  Open File Explorer. Go to the folder you want to share. Click the Share tab. Click Specific users...  Click the drop-down box, then click Everyone  Click Add, then click Share

SUMMARY:
Open Start . Open Settings . Click  Network & Internet. Click Network and Sharing Center. Click Change advanced sharing settings. Check the "Turn on network discovery" box. Check the "Turn on file and printer sharing" box. Click Save changes. Share a specific folder.