ENGG461 Assessment 1 (MS Project Exercise) – Marking Rubric, Autumn 2023
0% - 49% 50% - 64%
Completing No evidence of completing all
Section A (30%) tasks. Gantt charts, histograms,
project statistics and cost reports
are not included or incorrect.
Incomplete or missing answers to
questions. Incorrect or non-
existent critical path. Poor or
inadequate presentation and
formatting.
Problem Insufficient knowledge of the
Solving (30%) steps to be followed in
completing the exercise. Serious
gaps in the steps followed. No
understanding or incorrect
knowledge of the functions of the
software. Overall, a poorly
structured and presented report
with no references included.
Complete List No assumptions are listed or only
of Assumptions the few most obvious or spurious
(10%) assumptions are listed.
Insights/Critical Little or no attempt to research,
Analysis (30%) discuss or analyse the software
functions. Little or no
understanding of the resource
optimisation options and their
implications. No appreciation of
the applicability to real-life
projects. No meaningful insights
into the usefulness of the
software tool or an appreciation
of the practicality of solutions.
65% - 74%
Most of the tasks are completed.
Gantt charts, histograms, project
statistics and cost reports are all
included and the answers to
questions are mostly correct.
Critical path is correct.
Presentation and formatting is
not functional or does not
appreciate readers’ perspective.
Barely adequate knowledge of
steps followed in solving the
problem. Limited understanding
of the solution approach. Some
understanding of the functions
and limitation of the software but
under-developed. Poorly
structured and presented report.
No relevant references.
The listed assumptions are
predominantly related to
simplifying the problem rather
than setting the conditions for the
solution approach.
An undeveloped attempt to
research, discuss or analyse the
software functions. Limited
understanding of the resource
optimisation options and their
implications. Some appreciation
of the limitations in relation to
real-life engineering projects.
Limited insights into the
usefulness of the software tool
and practical considerations.
75% - 84%
Nearly all tasks are competed as
instructed, The majority of
diagrams are included and
answers to most of the questions
are correct. Clear illustration of
critical path. Functional and
professional presentation with
some room for improvement
Sufficient understanding of steps
followed in solving the problem
with no major gaps. Sufficiently
illustrated for communication to a
professional engineer. Sufficient
understanding of the functions
and limitation of the software.
Functional presentation
supported by relevant references.
Relevant assumptions are listed;
but some are related to
simplifying the problem rather
than setting the conditions for the
solution approach.
A well-considered attempt to
research, discuss and analyse
software functions. Good
understanding of the resource
optimisation options and their
implications. Appreciation of the
limitations in relation to real-life
engineering projects. Developing
insights into the usefulness of the
software tool, including an
appreciation of practical
considerations.
85% - 100%
All tasks are completed as
instructed and all diagrams are
included. Answers to all questions
are accurate. Functional,
aesthetic and professional
presentation. Little room for
criticism and/or refinement.
Professional, easily understood
and sufficient account of the
solution approach. Sound insights
and a few helpful tips to
overcome the challenges faced.
Clear understanding of software
functions and limitations.
Professional presentation well-
supported by references.
All relevant assumptions are
listed covering both the
conditions that set out the
solution approach and
interpretation of results.
A well-developed account of
research, discussion and analysis
software functions. Full
understanding of the resource
optimisation options and their
implications. Sound appreciation
of the limitations in relation to
real-life engineering projects.
Useful insights into the
application of the software tool
with diligent consideration of
practicalities in relation to
solutions presented.
All tasks are completed as
instructed and all diagrams are
presented in a way that is easy to
interpret. Answers to questions
are complete and accurate. Highly
functional and professional
presentation. No room for
criticism.
Highly professional explanation of
the solution approach, presented
clearly and succinctly. In-depth
appreciation of software
functions and limitations, as well
as work-arounds. Aesthetic,
professional and highly functional
presentation supported by
citations and relevant references.
A complete list of assumptions
are included with an appreciation
of their impact on the solution, as
well as their role in defining the
solution approach used.
A well-developed account of
research, discussion and analysis
of software functions, with an
appreciation of the limitations
related to real-life projects. Deep
understanding of the resource
optimisation options and their
implications. Valuable insights
into the application of the
software tool, with an
appreciation of the constraints
related to the practicality of the
solutions presented.