Prove It! Contest

An inter-school competition that aims to make learning fun and

challenge students’ ability to seek information and develop a strong

aptitude for research

Important Dates 18 Mar 2013 (Mon) @ 9 am to 10 am Regional Contest at 4 locations (at Woodlands, Jurong, Tampines, Bishan Public Library

22 Mar 2013 (Fri) @ 9 am to 10 am National Contest (NLB Bldg L5) 23 Mar 2013 (Sat) @ 9 am to 10 am Prize giving at L5 NLB Bldg

Reporting Times -18 & 22 Mar 8 am to 8.30 am Registration and Signing up and collecting certificates 8.30 am to 9 am Final instructions and passing of Q papers 9 am to 10 am (pass up at 10 am sharp) Contest

Official website – results out

Results on 19 Mar 2013 Type in infolit.nl.sg and click on Prove it! Regionals – 4 regions (WRL, JRL, TRL, BIPL) 3 winners each Nationals – 3 winners x 4 regions = 12 teams Top 3 prizes

Prove It! Research Challenge (Regionals):

1st prize: $300 worth of gift vouchers 2nd prize: $200 worth of gift vouchers 3rd prize: $100 worth of gift vouchers There will be a total of 12 prizes (three winners per region).

Prove It! Research Challenge (Finals):

1st prize: $1,000 + challenge trophy + 4 sets of iPod Shuffle 2nd prize: $500 + challenge trophy + 4 sets of iPod Shuffle 3rd prize: $300 + challenge trophy

Mechanics You have to try to as many questions as possible in 1 hour. Total - 30 questions Minimum of 2 sources needed to be valid Can do all 3 sources

I never neglect my print resources

* Use tinyurl for websites and eResources

Marking scheme Maximum score is 10 marks per question Correct Answer: 1 point Website: Depending on credibility 1 or 2 marks eDatabases: 3 points Print: 4 points

Marking scheme Maximum marks is 30 questions x 10 points = 300 points If you took part in Phase 1 poster making – you will have 5 bonus points (only for regionals) At National Contest, all are equal

Logistics NLB will provide 1 PC and 1 iPad Schools to provide 1 laptop with wireless modem or dongle

A contest where speed matters as much as accuracy and teamwork

A sweaty body in a competition of wits

Let’s put our (3) heads together

I may be the reserve player, but I won’t let my time go to waste…

St. Patrick’s School’s reserve team member

Students hard at work

In a digital world, pen and paper are still important

Exploring digital resources

But I know NLB’s e-databases too

I never neglect my print resources

Tips 1) Do a recce of the library before contest Be familiar with the layout 2) Practise tools at eResources.nlb.gov.sg

3) Practise some questions or better still do a

dry run at library

4) Have a strategy (division of labor)

Penalty Instant disqualification

1)No cheating or sharing of info

2)No hiding of books

3)No foul play e.g. obstruct another team

4)Late submission of questions

Questions? Roy Won Hp: 9-029 73 96 Email: Roy_Won@nlb.gov.sg