Capstone Assessment Instrument1

Wajid Hussain | Director Office of Quality & Accreditation |
Capstone Design
Project Assessment
Instrument
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
OFFICE OF QUALITY & ACCREDITATION
CAPSTONE DESIGN PROJECT ASSESSMENT

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FOREWORD BY AUTHOR
DATE: MAY 5th 2016
Programs typically face difficulty in measuring several affective domain
outcomes like the ABET student outcome an ability to design a
system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic
constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical,
health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
Faculty are challenged with issues like the information to collect,
evidence to show and evaluation of collected data for audit and
continuous improvement purposes.
This instrument has been developed with extensive research of several
American universities accredited by ABET Inc. coupled with practical
industry design experience.
I am confident that complete or part implementation of various
sections of this instrument will facilitate easy measurement of the
design outcomes in capstone courses by the faculty members of
various programs.
WAJID HUSSAIN
DIRECTOR
OFFICE OF QUALITY & ACCREDITATION
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY
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Contents
1.1 What Is Capstone (Senior) Design?.....................................3
1.2 Introduction..........................................................................3
2.1 Format for the Design Project Report..................................4
3.1 Assessment and Grading for Capstone Design Project
Report.........................................................................................9
4.1 Performance Indicators, ABET Student Outcomes and
Capstone Design Report Topic Items.......................................12
4.2 Rubrics for Capstone Design Project Written and Oral
Presentations............................................................................20
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1.1 What Is Capstone (Senior) Design?

The Capstone Design course was created to expose senior engineering students to the
hands-on processes of solving practical real world problems.
This course and the team project represent the culmination of every engineering students
undergraduate education. Through their projects, student teams in Civil, Electrical and
Mechanical Engineering programs practice problem analysis, solution-based
investigation and prototyping. Working with Capstone sponsors, students tackle this
practical learning experience by addressing real world problems, encountering real world
constraints, learning fundamentals of teamwork, and applying learned theory.
1.2 Introduction
The Capstone Design course at the Faculty of Engineering at the Islamic University is
meant to be the climax of every engineering students undergraduate education. As a
prerequisite to attaining a Bachelors degree, the Capstone Design course presents each
student with the challenge of working in a team to tackle actual engineering problems
within and across the fields of Civil, Mechanical and Electrical, Engineering. A
significant real-world aspect arises from opportunities presented to our students from the
industrial community. In all cases teams learn and apply the engineering design process:
defining functional requirements, conceptualization, analysis, identifying risks and
countermeasures, selection, prototyping and testing. At the end of the two semester
course, the student teams present their work to the sponsors, faculty, students and invited
guests.
Along the way, the students gain the valuable experience of working in teams and group
dynamics; dealing with conflicts, meeting time-driven deliverables and deadlines; and
communication among team members, project sponsors, and faculty advisors. They also
are exposed to experts from Industry, engineers of all types. Topics include intellectual
property, industrial design, manufacturing, sales, product development and marketing,
finance, and ethics. With a combination of course work and a realistic and rigorous
design course, students are prepared for the everyday practice of engineering.
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2.1 Format for the Design Project Report

Title Page
2. Front Matter
1.
Student Statement
A statement affirming that the designer(s) have applied ethics to the design
process and in the selection of the final proposed design. The designer(s) have
considered most engineering requirements specified by the customer. And that,
the designer(s) have held the safety of the environment and public to be of utmost
importance and have addressed this in their design wherever may be applicable.
Project Abstract
Acknowledgement
3. Table of Contents
4. List of Figures and Tables
5. Problem Definition
Problem Statement: State the problem to be solved as indicated by the need
(Supervisor, industry sponsor, or self-proposed). Present the objectives and
expectations of the need and constraints given to the problem.
Problem Formulation:
Describe how the project will address the problem, and clearly state the goals and
scope of the project. These goals must align with the literature review and the
methodology.
Show that the problem has been formulated by presenting appropriate design
methods taking into consideration the following factors:
(a) Problem is realistic or satisfies a specified need
(b) Easy to verify and/or validate by the end of the project
6.
Design Concepts Development, Evaluation & Selection

Literature Review: Give a brief summary of the key literature that has been
researched and used in the design effort. This can include textbooks, handbooks,
technical papers, technical reports, web sources, codes and regulations. A
summary of similar designs, processes, or techniques can also be discussed to
show strength and weakness of your design compared to others. Indicate
whenever the design process was supported by previous coursework. The
literature review should be a greatly expanded version of the one written for the
proposal. It should both summarize and synthesize the relevant literature. It
should include a minimum of 15 references that are fairly current. The majority of
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the literature reviewed should have been published within the last 10 years, and
come from peer-reviewed journals. It is perfectly acceptable, and indeed
advisable, to cite seminal, foundational studies in your area of focus that may be
>10 years old. Edited texts or textbooks may also be appropriate source material.
Web sites should be used with caution. Refer to IEEE guidelines for how to use
in-text citations of the articles you review.
Concept Development: Show that design methods were used to
generate several conceptual solutions to the design problem. Draw
sketches or tree diagrams to describe the alternatives that were
produced by this effort.
Concept Evaluation & Selection: Show that a judicial decision making
process was used to reduce the number of possible conceptual
solutions to a single (optimal) solution that is to be implemented and
verified and/or validated by the end of the project. Discuss why
alternative solutions were rejected/chosen over other solutions.
Describe the criteria used to evaluate potential solutions. Substantiate
that the proposed final concept is the optimal choice in providing the
functionality necessary while best meeting the specified constraints of
the design problem. Document in detail the decision making process.
7.
Design Specifications
Give a clear set of design specifications for the project. The design specifications
should be clear concise statements with a specific metric and an appropriate value
(See attached IEEE Guide for Developing System Requirements Specifications).
The specifications should provide an unambiguous measure of the success of the
final design in meeting the need and constraints associated with the design
problem.
Design specifications should fulfill realistic constraints such as environmental,
safety, political, economic etc. as specified by ABET EAC SO c.
Problem Requirements Specifications is a dynamic process. Although it is
desirable to freeze a set of requirements permanently, it is rarely possible.
Requirements are likely to evolve through an iterative process that involves
communication between customer specifying the need and the technical
community. The impact of proposed requirements must be evaluated to ensure
that the initial intent of the requirements baseline is maintained or that changes to
the intent are understood and accepted by the customer. The design team may use
any known problem management methods such as the Vee or Fishbone diagrams
to keep track of the whole design process.
8.
Detailed Design Presentation and Engineering Analysis

Methodology: Present and discuss the proposed design concepts which have been
used to solve the design problem. Next, include a list of your project objectives
(aka customer requirements) or your engineering requirements (ERs) - listed
from most to least important - including units, target values, and direction of
improvement, as appropriate. Specify which of these design parameters are
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design variables (a parameter over which the team has a choice) and which are
design constraints (a parameter whose value has been fixed). In the
accompanying text, describe how these requirements relate to the customer needs
and how you arrived at your target values. Although this section should be
supported by a text discussion it should be strongly supported by a detailed solid
model and engineering analysis and design methods. Be sure to discuss the major
subsystems in the design and the purpose and features of each subsystem.
Accompany the table with a brief summary how you developed them, with
whom you spoke to confirm them, and which are most important. Please include
images wherever useful in communicating the necessary details
Deliverables: Together with your customer/advisor develop a list of what you will
provide at the conclusion of the project.
Project Management & Timeline: Outline the dates when you expect each
milestone to be accomplished using Gantt charts. Include in your timeline a
breakdown of steps needed for each milestone (e.g., obtain samples, exploring
software options, training for a method, analysis, writing the report, etc.). List of
team members, with complimentary roles should be clearly allocated. Meeting
Schedules in tabular format should be attached here. Figures and tables are
encouraged. Be aware that the nal presentation and report of your Capstone
project must occur approximately two weeks prior to the nal exam week each
semester. Refer to the school academic calendar and consult with your academic
advisor to help you determine an accurate and realistic timeline
Budget: Detail the estimated cost, including any equipment or software that will
be needed to complete the proposed project. Projects are almost never proposed
without preliminary budget estimates. In fact, the proposed budget is likely to be
a deciding factor in determining which firm the client will select. Indicate whether
your mentor has the funds to cover these costs. This section should include an
accounting of the anticipated expenditures for the project, provided in table
format. Be sure to include travel if you anticipate attending a conference.
(Include the conference information as a footnote).
Bill of Materials: Include a full parts list for the entire design if applicable. All
standard parts should be completely identified by their code of specification.
Custom parts must also be specified.
Engineering Analysis: Thoroughly present and discuss all engineering analysis
used in the design process. Present all formulations, assumptions and parameters
used. Show results of the analysis. The discussion must be clear enough for
reviewing process as well as repeating the design. You should be able to prove
that the design will not fail and will perform as required solely through analysis.
If you cannot predict it, then it is research, not engineered design.
a. Prototype functionality analysis:
You will need to demonstrate how your project has met your original design
objectives, which should be fully captured by your engineering
requirements. This section describes how you are going to make your case
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that your design specifications have been met. To do this, you should
design a set of experiments that address the most important engineering
requirements for your project
b. Cost Analysis:
Design should include some form of economic analysis. Although not
required, realistic design must be concerned with cost. Where appropriate,
include an analysis for:
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Prototype cost (parts and implementation)

Lifetime operational cost
c. Hazards and Failure Analysis

It is the ethical responsibility of the engineer to ensure that the solution to
the design problem is safe to the public and the environment. This is
substantiated by showing that Design for Safety methods were employed in
the design process and documented through a Hazards and Failure Analysis.
Discuss the results of the analysis and how the safety was incorporated into
the design.
d. Industry quality standards and local regulations implementation Analysis
Fulfill industry quality standards and local regulations in the
implementation of your final design
9.
Conclusions
This section serves as the discussion and conclusion section of the paper. It should briefly
recap the purpose of the project, as well as summarize and contextualize the major
findings/outcomes. Give a brief summary of the results of the project, what was
accomplished and how well the final design functioned and/or met the specifications and
needs of the client. Give recommendations for improved design.
10.
References
Use the IEEE format for reference style. List all references used in the report. A
minimum of 15 cited references is required. All cited sources, not just those from the
Literature Review, should be included in the references section. Only those sources that
were cited in the paper should be included, i.e., if you read a paper, but did not cite it, you
should not reference it.
11. Appendices
Appendices should be lettered A Z and appear in the order they are referenced in the
text. Appendices are composed of any information that does not complement the
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narrative flow of the in-text discussion, but must be included for the sake of
completeness. Include in the appendices information that could not be included in the
formal body of the report because it would disrupt the continuity of the discussion. The
appendices contain supplementary material, i.e., information that is not essential, but that
the reader might find useful for developing a deeper understanding. Appendices can also
include high-volume data tables, Gantt charts, descriptions, lists, survey questions,
Background materials, product catalogs, experimental data tables, and extra
documentation should be placed in the appendix.
2.2 Formatting and Stylistic Considerations

The following are included as suggestions.
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Number the pages (the letter and title page do not have page
numbers. The Introduction is page 1.)
Use a clear and logical heading style to identify the main and
subsections of the report.
Use an easy to read font (such as Times New Roman).
Use 1.5 line spacing and use a consistent amount of white space
between sections and subsections.
Use a 1 (2.54cm) margin on all 4 sides of the page.
Use figures or tables whenever information is easier to understand in
graphical or tabular form.
Table captions and numbers go above the table. Although it is ok to go
below also.
Figure captions and numbers go below the figure.
Introduce tables and figures before they appear.
All pictures should be digital quality or so they can be laser printed
with high clarity in the report. Figures or tables taken from other
sources must be properly acknowledged.
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3.1 Assessment and Grading for Capstone Design Project Report

Criteria or Requirement
Title
Comments
Student name, project title, course and number, name of report, date
submitted, and student signature.
Poi
nts*
/3
Front Matter
Executive Summary Designer(s) statements, ethics, safety

implementation and description of top ERs
Concise and on its own page; ahead of ToC/LoF/LoT, no page #s
/3
Table of contents, List of Figures, and List of Tables
/3
Table of Contents, List of Figures, and List of Tables are sequential
and corresponding to contents in the body of the report
Problem Definition
Problem statement and formulation sections detailed

Needs identified and explained.
Sufficient background provided to understand project context.
All relevant sources consulted.
Estimations and preliminary calculations included as needed.
Scope of design project to address engineering problem well defined
in formulation
/8
Design Specifications
Table of customer requirements or objectives included, prioritized, and

explained.
Table of ERs including units and direction of improvement;
identification of which are variables and which are constraints, target
values and discussion of how targets were defined.
Specifications fulfill environmental, societal, safety, ethical and
political constraints
Design Concepts Development, Evaluation & Selection
/5
/30
Literature Review:
All relevant resources appropriately referred, listed, and analyzed for

proper extraction and presentation of current engineering problems,
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solutions information.
Overview of the research literature should provide a critique of the
literature that informs this project.
Methodology:
Clear and concise overview of solution approach

System decomposed as appropriate
Major design decisions identified, with relevant ERs
For each major design decision:
Description of at least two alternative concepts

Relevant figures included
Performance prediction for relevant ERs given for each concept
Weighted decision matrix and discussion
Statement of concept selected with explanation
Concluding paragraph (with figure if relevant) summarizing the
overall concept for the solution including the different design
decisions discussed
Detailed Design Presentation
Includes product architecture:

Spatial layout including visual aids
Discussion of interaction between modules
Inputs, outputs for each module
Includes configuration design:
Component selectionspecifying part numbers and including
justification for selection
Drawings, material and process selection and justification for any
parts to be manufactured.
Detailed process flow for algorithms, including specification of data
format & processing environment.
Best practices considered
/10
By the end of this section there should be no doubt as to what

exactly you will be doing for the duration of the project.
Detailed Design Analysis
Prototype functionality analysis (Test plan

matrices should be included in Appendices)
Cost Analysis
Hazards and Failure Analysis
Industry quality standards and local regulations
implementation Analysis
/10
Project Deliverables
What is planned to be delivered upon completion of the design
project
Project Management
/3
/5
Table of project-specific milestones in addition to those included in
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the syllabus. Gantt chart to be attached.

List of team members with complimentary roles clearly outlined
Tabular periodic meetings schedule attached
Budget
Table of planned expenditures

Discussion of anticipated costs (well-researched versus estimated)
/3
Conclusion
Briefly recap the purpose of the project, as well as

summarize and contextualize the major
findings/outcomes.
How the final design met the specifications and needs
of the client.
Give recommendations for improved design.
/6
References
Complete listing
Proper format
/2
Appendices
Appendices should be lettered A Z and appear in the order they are

referenced in the text. Quad Chart and HOQ (if required), revised and
updated
Engineering Drawings for parts to be Manufactured (if relevant)
Test Plan Matricesrequired for all projects
Gantt Chartrequired for all projects
/3
Formatting
Figure/table formatting (centered, numbered, captioned, referenced)

Justification and pagination
Clean and professional appearance
/3
Strong, logical narrative

Correct voice (third person)
Appropriate tense consistent with narrative for each section
Grammar and spelling; evidence of proofreading
Overall
/3
Style
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4.1 Performance Indicators, ABET Student Outcomes and Capstone

Design Report Topic Items
Topic
Performance Indicator
List all of the following items in the title with
proper format: Student name, project title,
course and number, name of report, date
submitted, and student signature.
Title
Front Matter
Present the front matter of a capstone design

project report in a proper format containing
designer(s) statements, ethics, safety
implementation and description of top ERs
List of
Contents,
Tables and
Figures
Present the Table of Contents, List of Figures,

and List of Tables in a sequential manner and
corresponding to contents in the body of the
report
Problem
Definition
Write a holistic Problem statement and

formulation with description of who and what;
Needs identified and explained; clear details of
design intent
ABET Student
Outcome(s)
(g) an ability to
communicate
effectively
(g) an ability to
communicate
effectively
(g) an ability to
communicate
effectively
(h) The broad
education
necessary to
understand the
impact of
engineering
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solutions in a
global, economic,
environmental,
and societal
context.
(j) a knowledge of
contemporary
issues
Conduct a thorough and complete research of

prior work and context for a design project,
consult several sources, gather relevant
information and present in an organized
format.
Literature
Review
Design
Specifications
Provide clear and verifiable abstract,

engineering requirements in tabular formats,
listing design specifications that fulfill realistic
constraints such as manufacturability &
sustainability, economic, societal, health &
safety, ethical, political etc.
(i) a recognition of
the need for, and
an ability to
engage in lifelong learning
(g) an ability to
communicate
effectively
h) The broad
education
necessary to
understand the
impact of
engineering
solutions in a
global, economic,
environmental,
and societal
context.
(j) a knowledge of
contemporary
issues
(g) an ability to
communicate
effectively
Design
Estimation
and Target
Determinatio
n
Estimate problem parameters and target

values for design models to provide
engineering solutions that meet desired needs
fulfilling realistic constraints such as
manufacturability & sustainability, economic,
societal, health & safety, ethical political etc.
(c) an ability to
design a system,
component, or
process to meet
desired needs
within realistic
constraints such
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as economic,
environmental,
social, political,
ethical, health
and safety,
manufacturability,
and sustainability.
(f) an
understanding of
professional and
ethical
responsibility
Deliverables
Define clearly all deliverables of a capstone

design project based on agreement with
mentor
(f) an
understanding of
professional and
ethical
responsibility
(g) an ability to
communicate
effectively
Methodology
Design
Decision
Identification
Present the methodology and approach using

appropriate graphical representation, system
decomposition for design of engineering
solutions to meet desired needs within realistic
constraints such as manufacturability &
sustainability, economic, societal, health &
safety, ethical political etc.
Identify and list all major design decisions for

a capstone design project to meet desired
needs within realistic constraints such as
c) an ability to
design a system,
component, or
process to meet
desired needs
within realistic
constraints such
as economic,
environmental,
social, political,
ethical, health
and safety,
manufacturability,
and sustainability.
(g) an ability to
communicate
effectively
c) an ability to
design a system,
component, or
process to meet
desired needs
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within realistic
constraints such
as economic,
environmental,
social, political,
ethical, health
and safety,
manufacturability,
and sustainability.
(a) an ability to
apply knowledge
of mathematics,
science, and
engineering
Design
Concepts
Develop multiple design concepts to study and

solve engineering problems by applying
principles of engineering, math and science to
meet desired needs within realistic constraints
such as manufacturability & sustainability,
economic, societal, health & safety, ethical
political etc.
(c) an ability to
design a system,
component, or
process to meet
desired needs
within realistic
constraints such
as economic,
environmental,
social, political,
ethical, health
and safety,
manufacturability,
and sustainability.
(f) an
understanding of
professional and
ethical
responsibility
(k) an ability to
use the
techniques, skills,
and modern
engineering tools
necessary for
engineering
practice.
Concept
Evaluation
Evaluate both qualitatively and quantitatively,

using sound technical reasoning, the design
concepts for engineering solutions to meet
(a) an ability to
apply knowledge
of mathematics,
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science, and
engineering
desired needs within realistic constraints such

as manufacturability & sustainability,
economic, societal, health & safety, ethical
political etc.
(c) an ability to
design a system,
component, or
process to meet
desired needs
within realistic
constraints such
as economic,
environmental,
social, political,
ethical, health
and safety,
manufacturability,
and sustainability.
(f) an
understanding of
professional and
ethical
responsibility
(k) an ability to
use the
techniques, skills,
and modern
engineering tools
necessary for
engineering
practice.
Concept
Selection
Implement sound selection decisions utilizing

several concept selection methodologies
taught in class to finalize design concepts for
engineering solutions meet desired needs
within realistic constraints such as
(a) an ability to
apply knowledge
of mathematics,
science, and
engineering
(c) an ability to
design a system,
component, or
process to meet
desired needs
within realistic
constraints such
as economic,
environmental,
social, political,
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ethical, health
and safety,
manufacturability,
and sustainability.
(f) an
understanding of
professional and
ethical
responsibility
(k) an ability to
use the
techniques, skills,
and modern
engineering tools
necessary for
engineering
practice.
Detailed
Design
Presentation
Detailed
Design
Analysis
Write and/or present a detailed design report

consisting of several aspects of a capstone
design project like product architecture, spatial
layout including visual aids; discussion of
interaction between modules, inputs, outputs
for each module; configuration design,
component selection specifying part numbers
and including justification for selection;
drawings, material and process selection and
justification for any parts to be manufactured;
detailed process flow for algorithms, including
specification of data format & processing
environment; Best practices considered
Conduct detailed design analysis that involves

complete coverage of design specifications
fulfilling realistic constraints using the
following 4 major aspects: Prototype
functionality analysis; Cost Analysis; Hazards
and Failure Analysis; Industry quality
standards; and local regulations
implementation Analysis
(g) an ability to
communicate
effectively
c) an ability to
design a system,
component, or
process to meet
desired needs
within realistic
constraints such
as economic,
environmental,
social, political,
ethical, health
and safety,
manufacturability,
and sustainability.
(b) an ability to
design and
conduct
experiments, as
well as to analyze
and interpret data
(c) an ability to
design a system,
component, or
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process to meet
desired needs
within realistic
constraints such
as economic,
environmental,
social, political,
ethical, health
and safety,
manufacturability,
and sustainability.
(f) an
understanding of
professional and
ethical
responsibility
(k) an ability to
use the
techniques, skills,
and modern
engineering tools
necessary for
engineering
practice.
(d) an ability to
function on
multidisciplinary
teams
Project
Management
Prepare a project management plan with all

major milestones and tasks identified using
Gantt charts and present complimentary team
roles and completely filled meeting schedules.
(f) an
understanding of
professional and
ethical
responsibility
(g) an ability to
communicate
effectively
(k) an ability to
use the
techniques, skills,
and modern
engineering tools
necessary for
engineering
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practice.
Research and identify all major expenses

identified and present discussion of
researched versus estimated costs
Budget
(g) an ability to
communicate
effectively
(i) a recognition of
the need for, and
an ability to
engage in lifelong learning
(g) an ability to
communicate
effectively
Project Quad
Chart
Implement and present a project quad chart in

capstone design project report
Conclusion
Write and/or present a summarized conclusion

of a capstone design project course which
briefly recaps the purpose of the project, as
well as summarize the major
findings/outcomes; shows how the final design
meets the specifications and needs of the
client; and provides recommendations for
improved design.
References
Appendices
Provide references in a technical report of

research work with complete listing provided
and proper IEEE format implemented
Provide appendices in a technical report of

research work which are lettered A Z and
appear in the order they are referenced in the
text; consisting of Quad Chart and HOQ (if
(k) an ability to
use the
techniques, skills,
and modern
engineering tools
necessary for
engineering
practice.
(g) an ability to
communicate
effectively
(g) an ability to
communicate
effectively
(f) an
understanding of
professional and
ethical
responsibility
(g) an ability to
communicate
effectively
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required), revised and updated, All

Engineering Drawings for parts to be
Manufactured (if relevant),Test Plan Matrices,
Gantt Charts etc.
Perform necessary formatting in technical

reports for figures/tables (centered,
numbered, captioned, referenced);
justification and pagination implemented;
clean and professional appearance
Formatting
Maintain a logical narrative, correct voice

(third person), appropriate tense consistent
with narrative for each section and grammar
and spelling; with evidence of proofreading in
technical reports
Style
Slide Quality
Prepare and present slides which are visually

stimulating, one idea per slide using graphics
and images to present technical information.
Delivery
Make oral presentations by engaging a

technical audience with interactive sessions
Professionalis
m
Maintain a professional appearance, correct

uniform and accessible repository for all
presentation materials, slides for proper and
effective delivery
(f) an
understanding of
professional and
ethical
responsibility
(g) an ability to
communicate
effectively
(f) an
understanding of
professional and
ethical
responsibility
(g) an ability to
communicate
effectively
(f) an
understanding of
professional and
ethical
responsibility
(g) an ability to
communicate
effectively
(f) an
understanding of
professional and
ethical
responsibility
(g) an ability to
communicate
effectively
(g) an ability to
communicate
effectively
(f) an
understanding of
professional and
ethical
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responsibility
(g) an ability to
communicate
effectively
(f) an
understanding of
professional and
ethical
responsibility
Response to
Questions
Answer all questions concisely and correctly in

a technical project oral presentation
(h) The broad

education
necessary to
understand the
impact of
engineering
solutions in a
global, economic,
environmental,
and societal
context.
(j) a knowledge of
contemporary
issues
Timeliness
Maintain an adequate 15 mins time range for

effective completion of content, materials in
an oral presentation
(g) an ability to
communicate
effectively
(f) an
understanding of
professional and
ethical
responsibility
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4.2 Rubrics for Capstone Design Project Written and Oral

Presentations
Topic
Title
Unsatisfactory 060%
Minimal 6075%
Most of the
following
items are
listed without
proper format
and typos:
Some of the
following
items are
listed without
proper format
and typos:
Adequate 7590%
One or two of
the following
items are
listed without
proper format
and typos:
Excellent 90-100%
All of the
following items
are listed with
proper format:
Student name,
project title,
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INSTRUMENT
Student
name, project
title, course
and number,
name of
report, date
submitted,
and student
signature.
Student
name, project
title, course
and number,
name of
report, date
submitted,
and student
signature.
Front Matter
List of
Contents,
Tables and
Figures
Executive
Summary
needs
complete
rewrite
designer(s)
statements,
ethics, safety
implementati
on and
description
of top ERs
Not, Concise
and on its
own page;
ahead of
ToC/LoF/Lo
T, page #s
may be listed
Most
elements of
Table of
Contents, List
of Figures,
and List of
Tables need
major
revision;
overall proper
sequencing
and
corresponden
ce to contents
in the body of
the report is
Executive
Summary
needs major
improvemen
t in language
designer(s)
statements,
ethics,
safety
implementat
ion and
description
of top ERs
Major
improvemen
t to become
concise and
on its own
page; ahead
of
ToC/LoF/Lo
T, no page
#s listed
Many
elements of
Table of
Contents, List
of Figures,
and List of
Tables need
major
revision; few
are
sequential
and
correspondin
g to contents
in the body of
the report
Student name,
project title,
course and
number, name
of report, date
submitted, and
student
signature.
Executive
Summary
needs some
improvement
in language
designer(s)
statements,
ethics, safety
implementatio
n and
description of
top ERs
Concise and
on its own
page; ahead of
ToC/LoF/LoT,
no page #s
listed
Excepting for
some
elements of
Table of
Contents, List
of Figures, and
List of Tables
which need
minor revision;
all are
sequential and
corresponding
to contents in
the body of the
report
course and
number, name of
report, date
submitted, and
student
signature.
Executive
Summary
contains excellent
designer(s)
statements,
ethics, safety
implementation
and description of
top ERs
Concise and on
its own page;
ahead of
ToC/LoF/LoT, no
page #s listed
Table of Contents,
List of Figures,
and List of Tables
are sequential
and
corresponding to
contents in the
body of the report
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INSTRUMENT
missing
Problem
Definition
Literature
Review
Design
Specification
s
Problem
statement
significantly
incomplete
Problem
statement or
formulation
contain
errors,
biases, or
implied
solutions;
some critical
needs not
covered;
design intent
not very
clear.
Problem
statement and
formulation
describes who
and what;
Most needs
identified and
explained with
some
uncovered;
refined to
succinctly
describe
design intent
Problem
statement and
formulation
holistic with
excellent
description of
who and what;
Needs identified
and explained;
thorough and
absolutely clear
details of design
intent
Prior work and

context
significantly
incomplete or
not included
Prior work
and context
described but
only using
one or two
sources.
Elements of
background
left out.
Presentation
of relevant
matter needs
organization.
Thoughtful and
relevant
discussion of
prior work and
context for
project.
Multiple
sources
consulted.
Presentation
mostly
relevant and
organized
Thorough and
complete
discussion of
prior work and
context for
project. Several
sources
consulted.
Excellent
presentation
completely
relevant and
organized.
ERs incl., but

incomplete;
not well
correlated to
needs
Mostly
complete,
abstract,
verifiable,
unambiguous
and traceable
to the project
needs.
Fulfillment of
most customer
needs and
realistic
constraints
Complete,
abstract,
verifiable,
unambiguous and
traceable to the
project needs.
Excellent
fulfillment of
needs and
realistic
constraints
ERs not
included or
significantly
incomplete
Table of
customer
requiremen
Table of
customer
requirements
or objectives
included,
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INSTRUMENT
Design
Estimation
and Target
Determinatio
n
Deliverables
ts or
objectives
included,
prioritized,
and
explained.
Table of
ERs
including
units and
direction of
improveme
nt;
identificati
on of which
are
variables
and which
are
constraints,
target
values and
discussion
of how
targets
were
defined.
prioritized,
and
explained.
Table of ERs
including
units and
direction of
improvement;
identification
of which are
variables and
which are
constraints,
target values
and
discussion of
how targets
were defined.
Not included
or
significantly
incomplete
Incl. but
limited;
targets vague
or unrealistic.
Design
models
partially
comply as
suggested
solutions to
engineering
problems.
Good
estimation of
problem
parameters
and target
values. Design
models mostly
comply as
suggested
solutions to
engineering
problems.
Excellent
estimation of
problem
parameters and
target values.
Design models
fully comply as
suggested
solutions to
engineering
problems.
Not included
or
significantly
incomplete
Incl., but
missing key
items;
includes
items that
are not
deliverable;
did not
discuss with
mentor
Most
deliverables
clearly
identified and
included,
based on
agreement
with mentor
All deliverables
clearly identified
and included,
based on
agreement with
mentor
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INSTRUMENT
Methodology
Design
Decision
Identification
Design
Concepts
Several
aspects of
methodology
not included
Incl. but
project
overview and
decompositio
n are
insufficient
with minimal
graphical
representatio
n or ERs
listing
Textual
description of
approach with
some
graphical
representation
for most
aspects of
system
decomposition
and ERs shown
Excellent birdseye view of

approach with
clear, appropriate
graphical
representation
and sufficient
decomposition
with ERs properly
listed
Most major
design
decisions not
included
Some major
design
decisions left
unaddressed;
or things
falsely
identified as
design
decisions
Most major
design
decisions
identified
All major design

decisions
identified
Alternate
concepts not
developed
At least two
concepts
considered
but concepts
not fully
developed or
obvious
alternatives
were
neglected.
Some available
concepts
considered.
Concepts fully
developed.
Most obvious
concepts
considered.
Multiple concepts
considered.
Concepts fully
developed. All
obvious concepts
considered.
Concepts
evaluated but
only
qualitatively.
Concepts
evaluated
using sound
technical
reasoning,
including some
calculations.
Concepts
evaluated using
sound technical
reasoning,
including
calculations
wherever
appropriate
Concept
Evaluation
Concepts left
unevaluated
Concept
Selection
Concepts
selection not
included
Concepts
selected but
insufficiently
justified
Selection
decisions
utilizing some
concept
selection
methodologies
Sound selection
decisions utilizing
several concept
selection
methodologies
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INSTRUMENT
taught in class
taught in class
All of the following
aspects covered
thoroughly for
detailed design
presentation:
Detailed
Design
Presentation
Less than
50% of
aspects
required for a
detailed
design
presentation
covered
appropriately
with the
remaining
aspects either
missing or
containing
major
deficiencies
60% of
aspects
required for a
detailed
design
presentation
covered
appropriately
with the
remaining
40% of
aspects
either
missing or
containing
major
deficiencies
80% of aspects
required for a
detailed
design
presentation
covered
appropriately
with the
remaining 20%
of aspects
either missing
or containing
major
deficiencies
Detailed
Design
Analysis
Detailed
design
analysis
hardly covers
Detailed
design
analysis
minimally
Detailed
design
analysis
involves
Includes
product
architecture:
Spatial layout
including
visual aids
Discussion of
interaction
between
modules
Inputs, outputs
for each
module
Includes
configuration
design:
Component
selection
specifying part
numbers and
including
justification
for selection
Drawings,
material and
process
selection and
justification
for any parts to
be
manufactured.
Detailed
process flow
for algorithms,
including
specification
of data format
& processing
environment.
Best practices
considered
Detailed design
analysis involves
complete
coverage of
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INSTRUMENT
Project
Management
Budget
design
specifications,
realistic
constraints using
the following 4
major aspects:
Prototype
functionality
analysis
Cost Analysis
Hazards and
Failure Analysis
Industry
quality
standards and
local
regulations
implementatio
n Analysis
any design
specifications
and realistic
constraints
with several
aspects
missing
covers design
specifications
and realistic
constraints
with some
aspects
missing
critical
components
mostly
complete
coverage of
most design
specifications
and realistic
constraints
while missing
some critical
components in
a given aspect
of analysis
Not included
or
significantly
incomplete
Milestones
only or
primarily
from
syllabus, few
projectspecific
tasks. Team
member roles
poorly
described.
Meeting
schedule
mostly
unfilled.
Prepared
project
management
plan with most
major
milestones and
tasks
identified.
Acceptable
presentation of
complimentary
team roles.
Meeting
Schedule
mostly filled.
Prepared project
management
plan with all
major milestones
and tasks
identified.
Excellent
presentation of
complimentary
team roles.
Completely filled
meeting schedule
attached.
Not included
or
significantly
incomplete
Too vague to
be useful; too
detailed to be
correct;
missing
items; limited
discussion of
researched
vs. est. costs
Most major
expenses
identified and
researched;
sufficient
discussion of
researched
versus
estimated
costs
All Major
expenses
identified and
researched;
Excellent
discussion of
researched
versus estimated
costs
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INSTRUMENT
Project Quad
Chart
Not included
or
significantly
incomplete
Requires
major
revision
before it is
ready to be
seen by a
sponsor.
Two of the
elements
listed below
are not
properly
presented,
relevant and
related to the
design
project:
Conclusion
Most of the
required
elements of
the conclusion
are missing or
lack adequate
presentation
and not
relevant,
related to the
design project
References
Either of the
below may
Briefly
recaps
the
purpose
of the
project,
as well as
summariz
e and
contextua
lize the
major
findings/o
utcomes
Shows
how the
final
design
met the
specificati
ons and
needs of
the client.
Gives
recomme
ndations
for
improved
design
Some
critical
reference
Requires minor
revision before
it is ready to
be seen by
sponsor.
One of the
elements of
the conclusion
listed below is
not adequately
presented,
relevant and
related to the
design project:
Briefly
recaps the
purpose of
the project,
as well as
summarize
and
contextuali
ze the
major
findings/ou
tcomes
Shows how
the final
design met
the
specificatio
ns and
needs of
the client.
Gives
recommen
dations for
improved
design
Mostly
complete
listing
Describes project
well. Ready to be
seen by a
sponsor.
All elements of
the conclusion
listed below are
properly
presented,
relevant and
related to the
design project:
Briefly recaps
the purpose
of the project,
as well as
summarize
and
contextualize
the major
findings/outco
mes.
Shows how
the final
design met
the
specifications
and needs of
the client.
Gives
recommendati
ons for
improved
design.
Complete
listing
provided
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INSTRUMENT
exist in the
report:
Many
references
listing are
mostly
missing or
require
extensive
correction
s
Proper
IEEE
format not
implement
ed
Either of the
below could
exist in the
report:
Appendices
Appendice
s mostly
not
lettered A
Z and/or
do not
appear in
the order
they are
referenced
in the text.
Quad
Chart and
HOQ (if
required),
revised
and
updated
Many
Engineerin
g
Drawings
for parts
to be
Manufactu
red (if
relevant)
missing
Test Plan
s missing
or
incorrect
requiring
many
correction
s
Proper
IEEE
format
implemen
ted
Appendic
es are
lettered A
Z and
some do
not
appear in
the order
they are
reference
d in the
text.
Quad
Chart and
HOQ (if
required),
revised
and
updated
Some
Engineeri
ng
Drawings
for parts
to be
Manufact
ured (if
relevant)
are
missing
Test Plan
Matrices
are
provided
Gantt
provided
with minor
corrections
Proper IEEE
format
implement
ed
Appendices
should are
lettered A
Z and
mostly
appear in
the order
they are
referenced
in the text.
Quad Chart
and HOQ (if
required),
revised and
updated
Some
Engineerin
g Drawings
for parts to
be
Manufactur
ed (if
relevant)
are missing
Test Plan
Matrices
are
provided
Gantt Chart
is provided
Proper IEEE
format
implemented
Appendices
are lettered A
Z and
appear in the
order they are
referenced in
the text.
Quad Chart
and HOQ (if
required),
revised and
updated
All
Engineering
Drawings for
parts to be
Manufactured
(if
relevant)are
provided
Test Plan
Matrices are
provided
Gantt Chart is
provided
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Matrices
missing
Gantt
Chart
missing
Chart is
provided
Either of the
below could
exist in the
report:
Formatting
Many
Figures/ta
bles need
formatting
(centered,
numbered,
captioned,
referenced
)
Justificatio
n and
pagination
not
implement
ed
Does not
have clean
and
profession
al
appearanc
e
Either of the
below could
exist in the
report Logical
narrative is
totally missing
Style
Correct
voice
(third
person)
hardly
applied
Inappropri
ate tense
consistent
with
Some
Figures/ta
bles need
formattin
g
(centered,
numbered
,
captioned
,
reference
d)
Some
Justificati
on and
paginatio
n
implemen
ted
requiring
major
adjustme
nts
Needs
clean and
profession
al
appearan
ce
Missing
logical
narrative
in several
sections
Correct
voice
(third
person)
minimally
implemen
ted
Appropria
te tense
missing in
many
sections
consistent
with
One
Figure/tabl
e needs
formatting
(centered,
numbered,
captioned,
referenced)
Justification
and
pagination
mostly
implement
ed with
some
minor
adjustment
s
Mostly
clean and
professiona
l
appearanc
e
Good,
logical
narrative
with few
lapses
Mostly
correct
voice (third
person)
Appropriat
e tense
consistent
with
narrative
for each
section
Grammar
and
spelling;
Figures/tables
formatting
(centered,
numbered,
captioned,
referenced)
Justification
and
pagination
implemented
Clean and
professional
appearance
Strong, logical
narrative
Correct voice
(third person)
Appropriate
tense
consistent
with narrative
for each
section
Grammar and
spelling;
evidence of
proofreading
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INSTRUMENT
narrative
for each
section
Grammar
and
spelling is
incorrect;
no
evidence
of
proofreadi
ng;
requires
total
rewrite
narrative
for each
section
Several
Grammar
and
spelling
mistakes;
No
evidence
of
proofreadi
ng;
requires
major
revision
evidence of
proofreadin
g
Slide Quality
Unorganized.
Impossible to
follow.
Slides wordy
or hard to
follow.
Slides
moderately
stimulating.
Multiple ideas
on some
slides. Good
use of graphics
and images to
present
technical
information.
Delivery
Talking to the
screen.
Low energy
but at least
facing
audience.
Somewhat
Dynamic and
engaging.
Fully Dynamic
and engaging.
Professionali
sm
Wrong
uniform. Late.
Egregious
typos in slides
Correct but
shabby
uniform.
Some typos
in slides that
indicate lastminute
scrambling.
Correct
uniform.
Except some
most Slides
loaded and
ready to go at
start.
Correct uniform.
All Slides loaded
and ready to go
at start.
Response to
Questions
Unresponsive
or defensive
Answered
questions but
with some
rambling.
Answered
most questions
concisely and
correctly.
Answered all
questions
concisely and
correctly
Timeliness
Time range
for completion
Time range
for
Time range for

completion of
Time range for

completion of an
Slides visually
stimulating. One
idea per slide.
Excellent use of
graphics and
images to present
technical
information.
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INSTRUMENT
of an oral
presentation:
10 min > time
> 18 min
completion of
an oral
presentation:
10 min <
time < 13
min or 15
min < time <
18 min
an oral
presentation:
15 min < time
< 16 min or
13 min < time
< 14 min
oral presentation:
14 min < time <
15 min
Note: Faculty can select either of E (100-90%), A (75-90%), M (60-75%) or U (0-60%)

options and default assign lower or upper bound percentage values unless a certain
percentage within given range of a EAMU category is specified when scoring these PIs.
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1.1 What Is Capstone (Senior) Design?

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2.1 Format for the Design Project Report

Design Concepts Development, Evaluation & Selection

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Detailed Design Presentation and Engineering Analysis

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Prototype cost (parts and implementation)

c. Hazards and Failure Analysis

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2.2 Formatting and Stylistic Considerations

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3.1 Assessment and Grading for Capstone Design Project Report

Executive Summary Designer(s) statements, ethics, safety

Table of contents, List of Figures, and List of Tables

Problem statement and formulation sections detailed

Table of customer requirements or objectives included, prioritized, and

Design Concepts Development, Evaluation & Selection

All relevant resources appropriately referred, listed, and analyzed for

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Clear and concise overview of solution approach

For each major design decision:

Description of at least two alternative concepts

Detailed Design Presentation

Includes product architecture:

By the end of this section there should be no doubt as to what

Prototype functionality analysis (Test plan

Table of project-specific milestones in addition to those included in

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the syllabus. Gantt chart to be attached.

Table of planned expenditures

Briefly recap the purpose of the project, as well as

Appendices should be lettered A Z and appear in the order they are

Figure/table formatting (centered, numbered, captioned, referenced)

Strong, logical narrative

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4.1 Performance Indicators, ABET Student Outcomes and Capstone

Present the front matter of a capstone design

Present the Table of Contents, List of Figures,

Write a holistic Problem statement and

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Conduct a thorough and complete research of

Provide clear and verifiable abstract,

Estimate problem parameters and target

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