Thesis/Project 1 Report Feedback Rubric

Thesis Proposal Feedback Form

Group No.:
Project: DESIGN AND MODIFICATION OF VENDOPRINT: AN AUTOMATED PRINTING AND PAPER VENDING MACHINE

Assessor:
Your feedback plays a very important role in student education. Please take time to provide meaningful
Assessors:
feedback.
Comment on the degree of compliance of report with the style, structure and format of the guidelines.
Highlight any non compliance specifically.
Writing Style,
Format and
Structure

Comment on how well the project was justified (research background leading to statement of the
problem); how well the research questions, objectives, and hypotheses were clearly formulated; scope
and contribution to the body of knowledge.

Introduction

Comment on student's ability to conduct a critical review and gap analysis as well as on the relevance and
comprehensiveness of his/her review.
Critical
Literature
Review

Comment on whether methodology is well defined, aligns with objectives, justifies decisions &
assumptions made and discussess limitations.

Methodology

Comment on whether report applies knowledge in science and engineering to address significant problems
Application of
arising from technical, engineering or other issues..
Knowledge in
Science and
Engineering
Comment on whether relevant and significant work are highlighted and if expected outcome clearly identifie
Conclusions &
Expected
Outcome

Comment on the report with regards to proper referencing standards, appropriate sources used, up to
date references.
Citations/
Reference/
Appendix

Comment on clarity, readability, grammar.

English
 Thesis/Project 1 Oral Presentation Form

Oral Presentation Assessment Rubric

Group No.:
Project: DESIGN AND MODIFICATION OF VENDOPRINT: AN AUTOMATED PRINTING AND PAPER VENDING
MACHINE
Assessor:
Oral Presentation Assessment (30%)
1-Very Poor 2-Poor 3-Satisfactory 4-Good 5-Excellent

Marks
Preparation of Presentation Material: [25 Marks]
1-5
A Carefully designed slides to highlight important points.
B Sequence of the slides was perfect.
C Used suitable images and graphics.
D Clear text with right background was used.
E Figures were clear and comprehensible.
Section Total

Marks
Presentation Performance: [50 Marks]
1-5
A Presentation confined to the research topic.
B Expressed points logically and sequentially.
C Highlighted all important points.
D Loud and clear voice.
E Vary pitch, tone and speed accordingly and used pauses as required.
F Eye contact was good and appropriate gesture was used.
G Summary of the work was delivered.
H Well-rehearsed yet natural.
I Kept the attention of the audience.
J Perfect time management.
Section Total

Marks
Question and Answer: [25 Marks]
1-5
A Clear understanding of the research topic (self-reliance of the work).
B Solid engineering principles and research-based knowledge of the work involved.
C Evidence for extensive literature review (sound knowledge of related work).
D Able to give brief and concise answers.
E Able to apply principles-based approaches to answer questions.
Section Total

TOTAL MARKS
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 Thesis/Project 1 Oral Presentation Feedback Form

Oral Presentation Feedback

Your feedback play a very important role in student education. Please take time to provide
Assessors:
meaningful feedback.
Student:
Project: DESIGN AND MODIFICATION OF VENDOPRINT: AN AUTOMATED PRINTING AND PAPER VENDING MACHINE

Assessor:
Comment on the slides prepared by the student.

Preparation of
Presentation
Material

Comment on the student's presentation skills.

Presentation
Performance

Comment on student's ability to answer questions posed by assessor.

Question and
Answer

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 Thesis/Project 1 Report Assessment Rubric

Proposal Report Assessment Rubric (Thesis 1)

Group No.:
Project: DESIGN AND MODIFICATION OF VENDOPRINT: AN AUTOMATED PRINTING AND PAPER VENDING
MACHINE
Assessor:
Project/Thesis 1
Research Proposal Report (30%)
Total Weight- Actual Scoring
Area Criteria
Marks age Marks Band
The proposal has all the sections PRESENTED in a neat
8 - 10
and tidy manner as per guidelines.
The proposal has most sections PRESENTED in a neat
Writing Style, 5-7
and tidy manner as per guidelines.
ILO4 Format and 0.5
The proposal has most scetions PRESENTED in a messy
Structure 3-4
manner and do not follow the guidelines.
Inadequate sections PRESENTED in a messy manner and
0-2
do not follow the guidelines.
Introduction shows clear research background,
statement of the problem, research questions,
8 - 10 objectives, hypotheses and scope. This includes clearly
mentioning the significance to address problems arising
from technical, engineering and other issues.
Introduction shows unclear research background,
statement of the problem, research questions,
objectives, hypotheses and scope. This includes
5-7
somewhat clear mention of the significance to address
problems arising from technical, engineering and other
ILO1 Introduction 1.0 issues.
Introduction states unclear research background,
statement of the problem, research questions,
3 - 4 objectives, hypotheses and scope. Significance to
address problems arising from technical, engineering and
other issues is not clear.
Introduction states unclear research background,
statement of the problem, research questions,
0 - 2 objectives, hypotheses and scope. Significance to
address problems arising from technical, engineering and
other issues is not identified.
Literature reviewed is comprehensive, relevant and up
to date. Clear attempt to critically discuss the literature
8 - 10
reviewed and highlight the gaps in current literature with
accordance to technological change.
Literature reviewed is relevant and up to date. Some
attempt to critically discuss the literature reviewed and
5-7
highlight the gaps in current literature with accordance
Critical
to technological change.
ILO2 Literature 2.0
Student reported on the literature reviewed but there is
Review
limited attempt to critically discuss the literature
3-4
reviewed or to highlight the gaps in the current literature
with accordance to technological change.
Student reported on the literature reviewed but there is
no attempt to critically discuss the literature reviewed
0-2
or to highlight the gaps in the current literature with
accordance to technological change.
 Methodology is completely aligned with objectives, is
entirely appropriate for the nature of the project and all
its components are described in detail. There is proper
8 - 10 evaluation for all assumptions made. Any limitations to
the methodology are highlighted and its implications
thoroughly discussed. Involves use of engineering
principles and research-based knowledge.

Methodology is aligned with objectives, is considered

appropriate for the nature of the project and most of its
components are described. There are some attempts at
5- 7
evaluating assumptions made. Any limitations to the
methodology are mentioned. Somewhat Involves use of
engineering principles and research-based knowledge.
ILO3 Methodology 2.0
Methodology is aligned with objectives, is considered
appropriate for the nature of the project and most of its
components are described. There is no evaluation for
3- 4
any assumptions made. Limitations to the methodology
are not highlighted. Involves limited use of engineering
principles and research-based knowledge.

Methodology is only slightly aligned with objectives,

marginally appropriate for the nature of the project and
most of its components are not described. There is no
0- 2
evaluation for any assumptions made. Limitations to the
methodology are not highlighted. No use of engineering
principles and research-based knowledge.

Clear APPLICATION of knowledge in science and

engineering practices to address significant problems
8 - 10 arising from technical, engineering or other issues. Clear
explanation and justification on chosen approach is
provided.
Some APPLICATION of knowledge in science and
engineering practices to address significant problems
5- 7 arising from technical, engineering or other issues. Only
Application of marginal explanation and justification is provided on
Knowledge in chosen approach.
ILO1 2.0
Science and Limited Clear APPLICATION of knowledge in science and
Engineering engineering practices to address significant problems
3- 4 arising from technical, engineering
or other issues. No explanation and justification is
provided on chosen approach.
No APPLICATION of knowledge in science and
engineering practices to address significant problems
0- 2 arising from technical, engineering or other issues. No
explanation and justification is provided on chosen
approach.
Important and relevant conclusions are clearly stated
and all expected outcomes are clearly identifed.
8 - 10
Significance of expected outcomes in a range of
contexts is clearly stated.
Relevant conclusions are made and expected outcomes
5- 7 are identified. Significance of expected outcomes in a
Conclusions &
range of contexts is stated.
ILO4 Expected 1.0
Relevant conclusions are made but expected outcomes
Outcome
3- 4 are not clear. Significance of expected outcomes in a
range of contexts is unclear.

Conclusions are made but not entirely relevant and

0- 2 expected outcomes are not clear. Significance of
expected outcomes in a range of contexts is not stated.

All the used work of other researchers is properly cited

and referenced. Only proper sources of information are
used (journals, conferences, etc. without non-
trustworthy online sources). Mostly up to date
8 - 10
references are utilised. All referencing is presented in
the proper format. All evidences, attachments,
appendices are clearly attached to support items
presented in the project report.
Most of the citations and referencing are presented in
Citations/
proper format. Evidences, attachments, appendices are
ILO5 Reference/ 0.5
mostly attached but there are items presented in the
Appendix 5- 7
project report that does not have supporting
documents. No evidence of non-trustworthy online
sources.
The citations and referencing are presented in proper
3- 4 format. No evidence, attachments, appendices are
attached. Non-trustworthy online sources were cited.
The citations and referencing are presented in wrong
0- 2 format. No evidence, attachments, appendices are
attached. Non-trustworthy online sources were ci te
 Written in clear technical English that is free of
8 - 10
grammatical, spelling and punctuation mistakes.
Mostly written in clear technical English and has few
5-7
grammatical, spelling and punctuation mistakes.
ILO4 English 1.0
Written in unclear technical English that has many
3-4
grammatical, spelling and punctuation mistakes.
Written in poor technical English that has many
0-2
grammatical, spelling and punctuation mistakes.
TOTAL MARK:
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