Directions+for+applicants


 * Directions for entering MIT Computer Fair**

1. Select a **category**

2. Choose a **topic** for your category

3. Choose **students** that will work with you. You may not have more than **3 students in a group**.

4. Fill out the **application** and hand it toMR. Hower, Mrs. Murdoch or Mr. Webster. You must have approval of your topic **BEFORE** you begin your project.

5. Create your **project**.

6. Create a **Word document** that contains the **URL** from **every site** that you got information on. This helps when you have your **Works cited** to complete or you have **Copyright letters** to send.

7. Get **Copyright permission** from all sites that you obtained graphics or information from by writing an email or letter to someone at that site.
 * See my sample letter for Copyright permission.
 * You may have to call someone from that site. If so, see MR. Hower.

8. Write and Type a **Narrative** about your project. (Questions and directions can be found in the Forms packet that you download but the Word document with the questions are here.

9. Fill out the **fair forms**....there are **//2 forms//** that you must fill out and keep in your folder. This completed packet **MUST** accompany every project and put into your folder that will be next to your project. Click [|here] to download the forms
 * 1) **The Copyright Signoff form**
 * 2) **Narrative questions**
 * 3) **Photo Release forms (EACH person in your group must fill out one of these and have your parent or guardian sign it)**

10. Create **Exhibit board** (3 sided poster board). Can buy this board at AC Moore or Walmart.

11. Sign **field trip permission form **

12. Do you need ** speakers ** or ** power cords ** ? If so, ask Mr. Hower if you need either.