Individual Design Report: Grading Rubric
TECHNICAL CONTENT (70%)
	
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4	
3	
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Materials 
Available materials are clearly described.						
Materials - Sources
Sources for materials are cited in-text and in References.						
Material Choice - Factors
Reader has a clear idea of why specific material was selected.						
Material Choice - Sources
Sources for materials are cited in-text and in References.						
Manufacturing
Manufacturing process is described and rationale is provided.						
Manufacturing – Sources
Sources for process are cited in-text and in References.						
Design Methodology
Design problem is clear, the approach is described, and design iterations are discussed.						
Drawings
SolidWorks sketches are discussed, and have title, number, and caption.						
FEA Results
Test results are discussed, compared, and captured in a table(s).						
Final Design
The Final Design meets specifications and criteria.						
Part Files
Files are complete and delivered on time to Engineering instructor.						
COMMUNICATION CONTENT (30%)
	
5	
4	
3	
2	
1	
Report Format
Approved UDM template is used correctly with all required sections in order.						
Evidence
All claims are supported by evidence using AMSE in-text citation format.						
Graphics
All graphics are introduced in text prior to appearance and include a number, title, and caption.						
References
All references are cited in ASME format at the end of the report.						
Appendix (ces)
Material in Appendices is referred to in the report, and each is given a title.						
Professionalism
Report has been edited and proofread, uses formal tone appropriate to the workplace, offers transitions between sections, and has text that is clear and concise.						

Orig. 1/2019, Rev. 7/2019

Levels of Achievement: 5 = Project is complete and professional. Supervisor would accept the project files and report. 4 = Supervisor would have questions about the project and/or report. 3 = Supervisor would ask for meeting to clarify issues associated with the project and/or report. 2 = Supervisor would require portions of the project and/or report to be redone. 1 = Supervisor would reject the project and/or report.