Proposal
The proposal should contain a rationale or justification for the project. Generally, a brief account of the purpose, need, and significance of the investigation is given: motivation, problem statement, approach, expected results, and conclusions. The objectives must be clear and concise. A brief account of the methodology is given, particularly those parts that are unique. The expected results and conclusions should be included. The proposal should not exceed 2 pages, single-space.
Criteria 20 15 10 5 0 Your Score
• Project’s objectives are clearly stated
• Motivation for pursuing the project and its relevance are clearly established
• Project is related to an engineering problem
• Citations and References (Sources are cited when specific statements are made) All the criteria are covered Three of the 4 criteria are covered Two of the 4 criteria are covered One of the 4 criteria is covered None of the 4 criteria is covered
Introduction
The specific purpose and objectives of the project must be clearly stated and unambiguous, containing sufficient detail to serve as a specific guide to the project.
Criteria 20 15 10 5 0 Your Score
• Project’s objectives are clearly stated
• Motivation for pursuing the project and its relevance are clearly stated
• The topic is introduced, and groundwork is laid as to the direction of the project
• Citations and References (Sources are cited when specific statements are made) All the criteria are covered Three of the 4 criteria are covered Two of the 4 criteria are covered One of the 4 criteria is covered None of the 4 criteria is covered
Review of the Literature
In this section, students must demonstrate knowledge of the relevant research related to the project. Write a paragraph on each article that is relevant to your topic. The paragraph will contain the problem statement/objective and a discussion of the findings and conclusions of the author. The literature review is not a mere recitation of results of other studies, but a logical and coherent synthesis of results in a thematic manner that supports the project.
Criteria 20 15 10 5 0 Your Score
• Summarizes the findings that have been conducted on the topic
• Highlights the most important findings
• Discusses any consensus or disagreement on the topic
• Citations and References (Sources are cited when specific statements are made) All the criteria are covered Three of the 4 criteria are covered Two of the 4 criteria are covered One of the 4 criteria is covered None of the 4 criteria is covered
Design or Methodology of the Study (if applicable)
This section includes designation of the methods and techniques used to accomplish the objectives of the project, including sources of necessary data, and the techniques used to gather and analyze the data.
Criteria 20 15 10 5 0 Your Score
• A detailed description of the variables in the investigation is identified.
• The procedure is detailed, clear and stated in a step by step process and can be replicated by others.
• Descriptive and proper vocabulary are used
• Citations and References (Sources are cited when specific statements are made) All the criteria are covered Three of the 4 criteria are covered Two of the 4 criteria are covered One of the 4 criteria is covered None of the 4 criteria is covered
Results (if applicable)
Key results (statements of observations), both positive and negative, should be stated in clear sentences at the beginning of the paragraph. Do not interpret the results.
Discussion (if applicable)
Interpret results in relation to the objectives of the project and provide implication/significance of the results.
Conclusions
State the strongest and most important statement that you can make from your observations.
Criteria 20 15 10 5 0 Your Score
• Results are stated in relation to the problem being addressed (with graphs)
• Presents, with convincing clarity, a solution to the problem
• Results are carefully and objectively analyzed
• Interpretations are made in relation to project objectives
• Interpretation of results is clearly stated in relation to project objectives/goals.
• Improvements or modifications are suggested Five or six of the criteria are covered Three or four of the 6 criteria are covered Two of the 6 criteria are covered One of the 6 criteria is covered None of the 6 criteria is covered
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