COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad Campus

(Department of Electrical Engineering)

Technical Design Rubrics 6th Semester

Excellent (85 100) Good (70 - 84) Adequate (55 - 69) Inadequate (0 54)
R1: The problem has been shown (not A problem statement has The problem statement has Problem has not been
Identification just stated) to exist with been stated. weak support. stated clearly and lacks any
of the supporting factual evidence. supporting evidence.
problem
R2: Existing solutions to the Existing solutions have been A complete review of Connection between
Research and problem, including their good stated. Additional discussion existing solutions and references and what is
and bad points, have been may be warranted in places. research related to this written is not clear. Little
information
stated. problem is not presented. investigation has been
gathering
done.
R3: A plan stating the cost, Some aspects of the plan Few aspects of the plan have Lack of planning is evident.
Project completion date, and required have not been fully been developed.
Scheduling resources has been developed.
presented. Gantt charts and a
budget spreadsheet have been
generated.
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Oral Presentation Rubrics 6th Semester
Excellent (85 100)
R1: Addresses all specified
Content content areas.
Material abundantly supports
the topic.
Use of engineering terms
and jargon matches audience
knowledge level.
Text is easily readable.
Graphics use constantly
supports the presentation.
R2: Slide composition has a
Visuals professional look that
enhances the presentation.
Clearly heard and polished.
Attitude indicates confidence
R3: and enthusiasm.
Presentation Audience attention is
Skills constantly maintained.
Information presented in
R4: logical and interesting
Organization sequence that the audience
can easily follow.
Demonstrates full knowledge
R5: of the material; can explain
Handling of and elaborate on expected
Questions questions.
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Good (70 - 84)
Addresses most content areas. Addresses some of the content Addresses few of the content
Material sufficiently supports
the topic.
Use of engineering terms
and jargon mostly matches
audience knowledge level.
Text is readable.
Graphics use mostly supports
the presentation.
Slide composition is not
visually appealing, but does
not detract from the
presentation.
Clearly heard but not
polished.
Attitude indicates confidence
but not enthusiasm.
Audience attention is mostly
maintained.
Information presented in a
logical sequence that the
audience can easily
follow.
Demonstrates sufficient
knowledge of the material to
answer expected questions.
Adequate (55 - 69) Inadequate (0 54)
areas. areas.
Material minimally supports Material does not support the
the topic. topic.
Use of engineering terms Use of engineering terms
and jargon minimally matches and jargon does not match
audience knowledge level. audience knowledge level.
Text is readable with effort. Text is not readable.
Graphics use rarely Graphics use does not support
supports the presentation. the presentation.
Slide composition sometimes Slide composition format is
distracts from the presentation. clearly distracting, obscuring
the presentation.
Difficult to hear and/or Inaudible; several awkward
moments of awkwardness. pauses.
Attitude indicates some lack of Attitude indicates lack of
confidence and/or disinterest in confidence and/or disinterest
subject. in subject.
Audience attention is Audience attention is not
minimally maintained. maintained.
Information not always Information not presented a
presented in a logical sequence; logical sequence; audience
audience has difficulty cannot understand presentation
following presentation.
Demonstrates difficulty Demonstrates an inability to
answering expected questions answer expected questions.
beyond a rudimentary level.
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Written Report Rubrics 6th Semester

Excellent (85 100) Good (70 - 84) Adequate (55 - 69) Inadequate (0 54)

The document is visually The document is organized. Small errors, for example in The document is not visually
appealing and easily Use of white space and the Table of Contents, are appealing and there are few
navigated. typography help the reader present. cues to help the reader
R1: Appropriate typography and navigate the document, Within sections, the order in navigate the document.
Visual usage of white space are used although the layout could be which ideas are presented is There is no apparent ordering
Format and
as appropriate to separate more effective. occasionally confusing. of paragraphs, and thus there is
Organization
blocks of text and add no progressive flow of ideas.
emphasis.

Sentences are complete and For the most part, sentences In a few places, errors in Errors in sentence structure
grammatical. They flow are complete sentence structure and and grammar frequently
together easily. and grammatical, and they grammar distract the reader distract the reader and interfere
Words are chosen for their flow together easily. Any and interfere with meaning. with meaning.
precise meaning. errors are minor and do Word choice could be There is unnecessary
R2: Engineering terms and jargon not distract the reader. improved. repetition of the same words
Language are used correctly. Repetition of words and Occasionally, technical jargon and phrases.
(Word No misspelled words are phrases is mostly avoided. is used without definition. There is an overuse of jargon
Choice,
present. For the most part, terms and There are a few misspelled and technical terms without
Grammar) jargon are used correctly with words. definition.
some attempt to define them. There are many misspelled
There are one or words.
two misspelled words.
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All equations are clear,
accurate, and labeled. All
variables are defined and units
specified. Discussion
regarding the equation
development and use has been
R3: stated.
Equations, All figures, graphs, charts,
Numerical and drawings are accurate,
Usage, and consistent with the text, and of
Illustrations good quality. They enhance
understanding of the text.
All items are
labeled in
accordance with engineering
standards and are referred to in
the text.
Prior work is acknowledged
by referring to sources for
theories, assumptions,
quotations, and findings.
R4: References are exact with
Use of
author, journal, volume
references
number, page number, and
year.
Information is placed
appropriately in either the
R5: main text or an appendix.
Use of Appendices are documented
Appendices and referenced in the text.
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Most equations are accurate
and clear. Most variables are
defined and units specified.
With some minor exceptions,
adequate discussion regarding
the equation development and
usage has been stated.
For the most part, illustrations
are accurate, consistent with
the text, and of good quality.
All items are generally
labeled in accordance with
engineering standards and are
referred to in the text.
With an occasional oversight,
prior work is acknowledged
by referring to sources for
theories, assumptions,
quotations, and findings.
With some minor exceptions,
references are exact with
author, journal, volume
number, page number, and
year.
Appendices are used when
appropriate.
Selection and/or extent of
material in appendix may not
be optimal.
Most equations are accurate. There may be inaccuracies
Too many variables are not within the equation. Little or
defined. Discussion regarding no attempt is made to make it
the development and usage of easy for the reader to
the equation is unclear. understand the use of
In some cases, illustrations are an equation or its derivation.
not conveying information Figures, graphs, charts, and
clearly. drawings are of poor quality,
While items are labeled, have numerous inaccuracies
references to these items are and mislabeling, or may be
missing. missing.
There is no corresponding
explanatory text for included
items.
On several instances, Little attempt is made to
references are not stated when acknowledge the work of
appropriate. others.
Bibliographical entries are not Most references that are
complete. included are inaccurate or
unclear.
While appendices are present, Appendices were not utilized
material in appendix is not when appropriate.
referred to properly in text. There is unnecessary inclusion
Content in appendix is not of detailed information in the
complete. main body of the text.