Engineering Notebook Judge


2013 Project Engineering Notebook Score Sheet                                         


Purpose: To document the process used to design, build, and test the robot (30 Points)
Possible
Points
Score
 
DESIGN PROCESS (15 Points)

·         Implementation of the Engineering Design Process

 Evidence that the engineering process was effectively used.

25
 
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·         Brainstorming Approaches

         How well organized and productive was the brainstorming approach used and documented

25
 
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·         Analytical Evaluation of Design Alternatives

        Use of analytical and mathematical skills in deciding upon and implementing design alternatives

25
 
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·         Offensive and Defensive Evaluation

         Analysis of gaming strategies and design elements to achieve goals

25
 
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·          Safety

         Evidence that safety training occurred and safe practices were followed to prevent students’ misuse of tools and other devices/equipment that may result in personal injury or damage to property

25
 
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·         Support Documentation
CAD/other drawings, photos, team organization, meeting minutes, test results, etc. that support the main document
25
 
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Research Paper  (4 Points)
   Correlation between game and how the science/technology is being used at a company/industry/research lab in the team’s state or region
10
 
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   Any related information of game theme, such as history, famous inventor(s), or major milestones.
10
 
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   Creativity in linking game theme to appropriately related science content
10
 
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   Proper use of grammar and composition throughout paper, citations of sources used to gather information for paper, stayed within 2-5 page limit
10
 
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Overall Quality and Completeness of Notebook  (11 Points)
·         Submission of completed Team Demographics Form
20
 

·         Organization and appearance

Table of contents, summary, page numbers, discussion of evaluation points, linkage to appendices.

30
 
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·         Adherence to specifications

Standard binder, business font no smaller than 12 pt., double-spaced (single spaced ok in tables and outlines),  30 one-sided page limit for main section, 20 double-sided page limit for appendices, 1” margins, required cover information.

30
 
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·         Quality of content

Well written descriptions, clear photo labels, lack of extraneous material, etc.

30
 
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Total
300
 
 
÷10
÷ 10
Final score:
30
 



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