<p>Hey guys, so I am an incoming senior.</p>
<p>I was just wondering if any of you guys out there who have already written your Intel papers have any advice for me in terms of writing my Intel paper. I would just really like to get a better sense of where I should be and what I should do correctly.</p>
<p>thanks!</p>
<p>well, you can google “how to write a scientific research paper” and get a lot of advice that way…</p>
<p>Get it done <em>early.</em> Good papers take many drafts. Make sure you have full bibliographic info on all of your sources. If you are working with a mentor, ask for comments. Write in a style that is scientific, yet engaging. Follow the font size and page limits. </p>
<p>If you are really efficient, submit to Siemens (it has a ~10/1 deadline). If you make regional finals, you’ll get feedback about your project that can be useful for making revisions before the Intel deadline, though each competition is evaluating different things. Keep in mind that Intel has a number of short essay questions. THESE ARE AS IMPORTANT AS YOUR PAPER.</p>
<p>Feel free to PM me. BTDT at our house…</p>
<p>Keep good track of the bibliography is a great advice. You don’t want to have written the whole intro then have to go back to figure out where you got the information from.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
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<p>Really? I kind of BSed those. Then again, I think my Intel semi was a complete fluke.</p>
<p>A lot of people don’t really do a good background lit search. That part is, like, really important. Use scientific papers in your field as models.</p>
<p>Here’s the thing, even though I didn’t apply to Intel STS (no team projects), I did do a Siemens paper. I’d say that Intel is much more influenced by your promise as a scholar. That’s why there are short answer, asking of SAT score, etc. It’s “Intel Science Talent Search” anyways. Siemens is all based on the paper, nothing more, at least to get into regional finals. Make sure your formatting is neat, and somewhat follows real-world research papers. Have professionals proofread a bit if possible. Background research is superimportant if you get selected. They want to know how much you know in addition to about your project.</p>
<p>Thanks for all your advice, guys! I’ll make sure to incorporate it all into my paper.</p>
<p>Whan is correct about the different emphases between Intel and Siemens. And, yes, the Intel STS short answers are important. They form the basis for some of the questions one may be asked in the interviews at the STS finals. They also pay attention to your transcripts and ask questions based on the courses you’ve taken.</p>
<p>Here are some other threads where folks have discussed these competitions:</p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/high-school-life/842115-2010-intel-sts.html?highlight=Intel+STS[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/high-school-life/842115-2010-intel-sts.html?highlight=Intel+STS</a>
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/high-school-life/771998-official-siemens-intel-sts-science-competition-thread.html?highlight=Intel+STS[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/high-school-life/771998-official-siemens-intel-sts-science-competition-thread.html?highlight=Intel+STS</a>
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/high-school-life/842115-2010-intel-sts.html?highlight=Intel+STS[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/high-school-life/842115-2010-intel-sts.html?highlight=Intel+STS</a>
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/high-school-life/251279-siemens-competition-semifinalists-announced.html?highlight=Intel+STS[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/high-school-life/251279-siemens-competition-semifinalists-announced.html?highlight=Intel+STS</a>
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/high-school-life/538959-first-time-siemens-intel-applicant.html?highlight=Intel+STS[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/high-school-life/538959-first-time-siemens-intel-applicant.html?highlight=Intel+STS</a></p>
<p>nice, thanks for the links :]</p>
<p>I’m considering entering Siemens but my project isn’t world changing in any way. My project involves olfaction which I wouldn’t think Intel or Siemens would find important. Any advice?</p>