Department of Mechanical Engineering

Evaluation Criteria for Final Year Projects (both report and ppt)
Parameter
Does not meet expectations
(1-3 marks)
Meets expectations
(4-7 marks)
Exceeds expectations
(8-10 marks)
Structure of the report
(20%)
Poor organisation of paragraphs;
illogical use of sections.
Generally well organised paragraphs
and logical use of sections.
All paragraphs well organised; logical
use of all sections, easy to read and
comprehend.
Graphics (15%)
Figures,
sketches, photographs etc. are of
poor quality and not referenced in text.
Figures,
sketches, photographs etc. are of
good quality and
find reference in text
All figures,
sketches, photographs etc. are
creative, professional and
strongly support the text
Tables & Equations (15%)
Tables and
equations are not clearly
or logically identified and
not referenced in text.
Some tables and
equations are clearly and
logically identified and
adequately support the
text
All tables and
equations are clearly and
logically identified and
strongly support the text
Formatting (15%)
Document is formatted
poorly and lacks a quality
cover page and index.
Formatting of the
document is generally
consistent and adequate,
and includes a good
quality cover page and
index.
Formatting of the
document is professional
and includes a professional looking
cover page and index
Language and flow of
information (20%)
Sentences are poorly
written; there are
numerous incorrect word
choices and errors in
grammar, punctuation and
spelling
Sentences are generally
well-written; there are a
few incorrect word choices
and errors in grammar,
punctuation and spelling.
Sentences are well-written;
there are no incorrect word
choices and the text is free
of errors in grammar,
punctuation and spelling.
Documentation and
references (15%)
Fails to correctly document
sources/references for the information
contained in the report/ppt
Most sources/references are correctly
documented for the information
contained in the report/ppt
All sources/references are correctly
and thoroughly
documented for the information
contained in the report/ppt