Technical Report Grade

NamesLabFinal Grade:

Points
Letter of Transmittal / 1 pt
Title / 1 pt
  • Descriptive, specific, andconcise title
/ 1
Abstract / 5 pts
  • Technical writing style*
/ 2
  • Summarize objectives, methods, numerical results & conclusions
/ 2
  • Include estimate of uncertainty in numerical results
/ 1
Contents / 2 pts
  • List section headings with page numbers (including appendixes)
/ 1
  • Tables and Figures listed separately
/ 1
Nomenclature / 3 pts
  • List symbols in alphabetical order
/ 1
  • Include correct units for all dimensional quantities
/ 1
  • Greek symbols listed separately
/ 1
Introduction / 5 pts
  • What problem was studied? What were the objectives? Was is a success?
/ 3
  • Technical writing style*
/ 2
Theory / 10 pts
  • Identify relevant principles, equations, and data.
/ 5
  • Number equations, including reactions (only one equation per line)
/ 1
  • Symbols defined when first introduced in the report
/ 1
  • Use correct math format in equations (no computer programming symbols)
/ 1
  • Technical writing style*
/ 2
Experiments / 5 pts
  • Describe methods in sufficient detail for the identified audience
/ 2
  • Adequate experiments for results
/ 1
  • Technical writing style*
/ 2
Results and Discussion / 8 pts
  • What were the findings? What do they mean? How are they significant?
/ 2
  • Present summarized results based on analysis of the measurements.
/ 2
  • Apply good engineering judgment to your results
/ 2
  • Technical writing style*
/ 2
Conclusions and Recommendations / 6 pts
  • Summarizes significant results. What are your recommendations?”
/ 2
  • No new information presented in the conclusions section
/ 1
  • Proper and consistent use of references
/ 1
  • Technical writing style*
/ 2
Voice / 4 pts
  • First vs third person - consistent throughout report
/ 1
  • Present tense for description of theory and discussion of results
/ 1
  • Past tense for description of experiment
/ 1
  • Future tense for recommendations of future work only
/ 1
Tables / 6 pts
  • Title placed only above the table
/ 1
  • Numbered correctly
/ 1
  • Proper row or column headings
/ 1
  • Symbols provided with proper units
/ 1
  • Uncertainty information included with numerical results
/ 1
  • All tables are referenced in the text of report
/ 1
Figures / 8 pts
  • Schematic of experimental apparatus with labels
/ 1
  • Caption/Title/label information placed only below figure
/ 1
  • Numbered correctly
/ 1
  • Legend for multiple data or correlated data, use appropriate markers for data points when appropriate.
/ 1
  • Labeled axis with units
/ 1
  • Error bars on dependent data when appropriate or uncertainty information
/ 1
  • Use proper scales. Plot dependent variables on ordinate, independent variable on abscissa
/ 1
  • All figures are referenced in the text of report
/ 1
Neatness and Appearance / 3 pts
  • Line and paragraph spacing
/ 1
  • Appropriate use of margins and white space for readability
/ 1
  • Proper binding and labeled cover
/ 1
Updated Work Plan / 2 pts
  • Specific schedule with details of actions
/ 1
  • PERT or Gantt Chart summary of work plan
/ 1
Data Sheets / 2 pts
  • Original, raw data tabulated
/ 1
  • Neat and legible
/ 1
Calculations / 16 pts
  • Engineering analysis
/ 15
  • Correct use of units for dimensional quantities
/ 1
Estimates of Uncertainty / 10 pts
  • Fixed uncertainty propagation calculations
/ 3
  • Random uncertainty statistics calculations
/ 3
  • Combined fixed and random uncertainties
/ 3
  • Appropriate Significant Figures
/ 1
Safety & Environment / 3 pts
  • Lab safety discussion (personnel and equipment)
/ 1
  • Summarized MSDS
/ 1
  • Environmental concernsdiscussed
/ 1
Total / 100 pts

* Includes concise technical writing style, formatting, grammar, and spelling.

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