Science Investigatory

Project
(SIP)
Eleazar B. Miones
What is an SIP?

uses the scientific method to study and test an idea

about how something works (whether it can be used as
an alternative or enhances the function of a previous
design).

Example:
Testing the tensile strength of a cogon fiber if possible as
an alternative for nylon rope
Why conduct SIP?

New discoveries may have great impact to

science, technology, and society
 Effects of Lemon grass (Cymbopogon citratus), San
Francisco (Codiaeum variegatum), Tawa-tawa (Euphorbia
hirta) on the Growth and Development of the Mosquito,
Aedes aegypti, a Vector of Dengue Virus

Jerouen Paul D. Lumabao

DRANHS

Chito R. Napitan, Ed.D

Research Mentor

Presented in the Intel International

Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) 2016
at Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Who are involved in SIP?

Student/s
Adult-Sponsor (Mentor)
Qualified Scientist
 Role of the Student/s
 Conceptualizes his/her/their
research topic
 Prepare/s and write/s the research
plan
 Seek/s guidance from adult
sponsor and qualified scientist
 Conduct/s the experiment
 Take/s all the necessary photo-
documentation
 Write/s all the data obtained in the
data logbook
 Conduct/s data analysis
 Write/s the whole research paper
 Personally present/s research during
science fairs
 Personally answer/s questions
during science fairs
 Prepare/s research posters for
display during science fair
 Role of the Adult-Sponsor

 Coach or Research Adviser

 Reminds (ONLY) students of the
 Should have solid background in
things s/he need to prepare and
the research topic
perform
 Evaluates risks of the project of the
 Edits (e.g. Grammar and language)
student
research paper, abstract, and
 Ensures safety and health of the posters of the student/s
student
 Makes sure the student/s is
 Reviews student/s Research Plan emotionally and mentally prepared
 Should always be available for for oral presentation and defense
student consultation
Role of the Qualified Scientist

Should have a doctoral degree or master’s degree with

equivalent experience in the field of study of the student
May still be the adult sponsor if s/he meets the above
qualification
Needed for researches that include high risks
What format does SIP follow?

IMRAD or AIMRaD-C
Abstract
Introduction
Materials and Methods
Results And Discussions
Conclusion and Recommendations
Abstract

 summarizes, usually in one paragraph of 250 words or less, the major

aspects of the entire paper in a prescribed sequence that
includes:
1. Short background of the study
2. Objectives of the study
3. Materials and methods
4. Results
5. Conclusion and significance
Abstract

Background of the
Study

Objectives of the
Study

Materials and
Methods

Results

Conclusion and
Significance
Introduction

 This is where you describe the purpose for doing your science fair
project or invention. It must present the following:
1. Background of the Study
2. Hypothesis and Statement of the Problem
3. Objectives
4. Significance
5. Limitations of the Study
Introduction

Background of the
Study
Introduction

Statement of the
Problem

Limitations

Objectives

Significance
Materials and Methods

 It should provide enough details so that others can repeat the

experiments following the methods written in the research paper
 It should include significant steps such as gathering of materials,
preparing of set-ups, tests and experimentations
 Official title of international/established procedures or tests used in
experiments can be written instead of describing its detailed steps
(ex. Rotary Evaporation) however if the test is modified, it must be
indicated
Materials and Methods
Materials and Methods

Experiment is
Materials must
no longer
be certified by
discussed in a scientist
detail
Materials and Methods

Collection of sample is
based on standard
procedure or literature
Materials and Methods
Experimental Group

Controlled Group

Details of the
procedures are included
 Using Experimental and Controlled Group
on Mortality of A. aegypti Larvae
Experimental Group Controlled Group

Normal Saline Piper nigrum pellet

Lemon grass San Francisco Tawa-tawa Solution (Negative Solution (Positive
Control) Control)
1st = 7 1st = 8 1st = 6
2nd = 6 2nd = 8 2nd = 8 1st = 1 1st = 8
3rd = 8 3rd = 9 3rd = 7 2nd = 3 2nd = 8
4th = 5 4th = 10 4th = 9 3rd = 2 3rd = 7
5th = 9 5th = 7 5th = 7 4th = 1 4th = 6
Mean = 7 Mean = 8.4 Mean = 7.4 5th = 4 5th = 7
Mean = 2.2 Mean = 7.2
Comparing using Statistical Tools
Comparing using Statistical Tools
Materials and Methods

All other variables are

monitored and
controlled
Materials and Methods

Disposal procedure is
based on literature
Materials and Methods

Why use 0.05 level of

significance?
Level of Significance

0.10 Level of Significance – Business Research

0.05 Level of Significance – Social Science, Science Research
0.01 Level of Significance – Medical Research
Results

 Includes all data gathered from the experiments which can be

presented through tables, graphs, figures, etc.
 Tables, graphs, figures, etc. should EACH have their respective
captions. A good caption must have a Table/Graph/Figure Number
and a short description
 No discussions should be presented in this part of the research
paper; more than 90% of this part shows only tables, graphs, figures
Results
Discussion

This part of the research paper should be treated as the

“soul” of the research paper and not just as an accessory
part
Most of the related literatures are integrated in this part
and not in the Introduction
Discussion

What are the implications of the results and trends derived

from data analysis conducted?
What are the other related research that agree with such
results and trends?
What are established scientific knowledge that can
explain or justify such results and trends?
Discussion

It discussed the result of

the statistics
Discussion

Literatures are
integrated in the
discussion
Discussion

The researcher applied

qualitative analysis on the
morphology of the larvae
Conclusion

It summarizes the results of the research

It should not generalize and should present only
the conclusion based on the results
It should mention a practical application
Conclusion
Results are summarized

Practical application is
mentioned
Recommendation

It presents what else could be done to improve

the research
Recommendation
Acknowledgement

It includes a FORMAL AND DIRECT message of thanks to

the people who contributed SIGNIFICANTLY to the
research
It usually includes the names of the adult-sponsor,
qualified scientist, regulated research institute, and
sponsors if there any
References/Bibliography

It includes all books, journals, credible websites and all

other resources that were used as reference
Citation style must be consistent; usual citation formats
include APA Style, MLA Style, Chicago Manual of Style