ECE4094/ECE4095 Project A/B Assessment Rubric Facet of work Example Tasks Fail Pass Credit/Distinction High Distinction Understanding of project Objectives stated Define context and scope of project Project Significance The student does not understand the project topic. The student demonstrates understanding of the main points of the project topic. The student demonstrates clear understanding of their project topic and the work presented meets criteria specified in the project description. The student demonstrates clear understanding of their project topic and formulates the project plan with minimal guidance from their supervisor in an innovative fresh perspective. Review of literature Identifying technical challenges Usage of references and citations Identify broader (social and/or cultural) implications of project Technical challenges are vaguely specified. Consults minimal sources or sources considered inappropriate to problem solve and justify approach used. Little or no evidence of awareness of project’s ethical / social / cultural implications Technical challenges are clearly identified and explained. Consults some appropriate sources to problem solve and justify approach used. Some evidence of awareness of project’s ethical / social / cultural implications Technical challenges are clearly identified and explained in context. Consults numerous appropriate sources to problem solve and justify approach used. Clear evidence of awareness of project’s ethical / social / cultural implications Technical challenges are clearly identified, explained in context and justified. Consults numerous appropriate sources to problem solve and justify approach used systematically and comprehensively. Extensive evidence of awareness of project’s ethical / social / cultural implications Project execution Risk Analysis Project planning Delivery of project objectives Documentation In the opinion of the review panel the project does not have adequate technical content or does not meet reasonable expectations of effort for a project of this size and length. Only trivial or partial completion of project objectives. No ongoing documentation of project progress Outcomes of the project are not clearly evident to the review panel. Demonstrations are not repeatable in a reasonable time frame. The student presents work which almost meets the specifications set out in the various milestones. Little ongoing documentation of project progress Demonstration of project outcomes is evident to the review panel, repeatable with some difficulty but still in line with most predictions and expectations made in the various milestones. The student presents work which meets the specifications set out in the various milestones. Clear ongoing documentation of project progress Project outcomes are clearly evident to the review panel, repeatable, in line with predictions and expectations made in the various milestones. The student presents work which demonstrates significant initiative and original thought in their solution to achieve all specifications outlined in the report. Clear and professional level ongoing documentation of project progress
