Title Page
[ Solution Title ]
Presented as a solution to: ORNL Challenge # [ 1 or 2 ] : [ Insert Title of Challenge ]
Authored by: [ Name ]
[ University Affiliation ]
[ Arial or Times New Roman font only; 11-12 point size]

Abstract [
½ page suggested length]
This segment of the solution proposal outlines the essence of the idea in around 150
–
200 words. It describes the purpose for the study, methods, and scope of the research.
It may also include the data collection methodology and analysis.
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Research Hypothesis [
½ – 1 ½ page suggested length]
A hypothesis is a proposed explanation based on knowledge and/or observation that has not yet been proved or disproved. It is a clear statement of what is intended to be investigated. In this segment you will need to effectively communicate the possible outcome of the research as it relates to your proposed theory. Your hypothesis will serve to help reviewers identify the key research objectives of this solution.
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Materials and Methods [3
½ – 6 page suggested length]
In this section you explain clearly how you plan to conduct your study. You must describe exactly what you anticipate doing; i.e., what experiments to run, what, how much, how often, where, when, and why specific equipment and materials will be used.
Describe your experimental design clearly; aligning it with the hypotheses you plan to test, the variables to be measured, controls, and data collection, etc.
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Study Period [
½ page suggested length]
Include a suggested timeline for your project from start to final product, giving an overview of when you will do each step of your project in order to collect your data. This section does not need to be a day-to-day account of the project; instead however, it should give a biweekly or monthly overview of how you will meet your goals and demonstrate progress. This allows reviewers to determine the feasibility of your project.
A timeline for your solution may look like this:
Weeks Project Goal Related
Objective
Activity Task Owner
1-4
4
5
5-6
6-8
8-9
10
Expected
Completion
Date
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Conclusion [
½ page suggested length]
Use this section to summarize the merit of your solution, generating a sense of completeness and closure to the points and specifics outlined. This summary attempts to help the reader move from the details back to the overarching objective and to understand the overall importance and significance of the challenge and accompanying solution.
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Works Cited [
½ – 1 page suggested length]
Properly cite your references in this section. Doing so gives credit where credit is due, but also demonstration to reviewers that you properly understand the background and context that your solution fits into.
MLA is the preferred format for scientific writing.
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