Research

Topics will concern alternative energy, either using alternative energy in a business or school or setting up a business that provides alternative energy. Topic must be well researched. Be sure to keep track of references. Information will be presented by creating a website.

Web Site Creation

Design an original, well organized website to present information. The site should consist of 3-5 pages. The initial page should serve as an introduction to the research and what readers can hope to find in the remaining site. A bibliography should be contained within the site.

The overall site should employ best practices in website design, including usability and accessibility standards.

Deadlines

Fill and submit web registration form by February 27, 2008 at http://www.hbea.org. Additional information on posting will be e-mailed to entrants.

All websites must be posted by March 20, 2009.

HBEA Research & Website Contest

Registration Form

Student Name:
Email address:
School :
Sponsoring HBEA Member:
Level:	Intermediate. High School Post Secondary

Awards

One $100 award will be made for each division: intermediate, high and post-secondary schools. Awards will be made based on the highest scores in the following criteria:

Area	Percentage
Research:
Quality of research and presentation of information Information presented is accurate, relevant and appropriate	50%
Web Site:
Attractiveness of site, colors, harmony, unity, balance	20%
Meets usability and accessibility standards XHTML & CSS used, properly coded, Non-text media has appropriate alternatives Navigation is consistent and easy to use	30%