CAPSTONE DESIGN: REPORT GUIDELINES
GRADERS
(Faculty Advisors)
Evaluation rubrics are provided for the grading of written reports in capstone design. The students should include the
correct rubric with the report they submit to you. If the correct rubric is not provided, or if you have questions
regarding grading, please contact John Parmigiani (parmigjo@engr.orst.edu).
To use the evaluation rubric, (i) read the rubric description of the required content, (ii) refer to the corresponding text of
the report (chapter and section are given in the rubric for each category) and (iii) assign a letter grade based on the
criteria given at the top of the rubric.
Written assignments in capstone design consist of three reports in fall term and one report in winter term. The reports
are written sequentially using the same template (i.e. all reports except the last will have some empty chapters). The
first report, the Background Report, consists of chapters 1 and 2 of the template. The second consists of chapters 1, 2,
3 and part of 4. The third consists of chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. The fourth report contains all chapters. In order to
allow students an opportunity to improve their writing based on your grading and comments, some chapters will
regraded in subsequent reports.
With the exception of the Background Report, all of the reports are collaboratively written by the team (i.e. you will
receive one report from each team you are advising). The Background Report is written individually (i.e. you will
receive one report from each student you are advising). This information is summarized in the table below.
Grading
Report
Submitted
Due from Chapters of
Authorship
Title
by Students Graders
Template
New Content Revised Content
Background
Chapters
Oct. 19
Oct. 25
1, 2
None
Individual
Report
1, 2
Preliminary
Chapters
Chapters
Nov. 2
Nov. 8
1, 2, 3, 4.1
Team
Proposal
3, 4.1
1, 2
Final
Chapters
Chapters
Dec. 6
Dec. 10
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Team
Proposal
4.2, 5
1, 2, 3, 4.1
Final
All but
Chapters
Mar. 14
Mar. 18
All
Team
Report
chapters. 1-5
1-5 *
* Detailed grading of chapters 1-5 is not required, but tense and voice must be consistent and correct.
When grading, it is not necessary for you to extensively “mark-up” the text of the report. Include comments in the text
of the document at your discretion, and add brief comments as you feel necessary to support the grades you have given.
Line-by-line editing for writing quality is neither required nor desired. Refer students to Tracy Ann Robinson for
detailed help with writing issues.
STUDENTS:
Hand in three copies of your report. One to your faculty advisor, one to your sponsor mentor, and one to the course
instructor associated with your project. The copy to your faculty advisor must include this page and the correct
evaluation rubric. The copy to your course instructor can be submitted in the drop box in 102 DB.
Note: Remove all instructions (listed in square brackets, []) from completed sections
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EVALUATION RUBRIC FOR BACKGROUND REPORT – PRODUCT PROJECTS
Faculty advisors: Please complete this rubric and return it, with the graded report, to 102 DB by 4:30PM on Oct. 25
Student Name: _______________________________ Grader Name:________________________
A+
A
B
C
D
F
F-
100%
95%
85%
75%
65%
55%
0%
Truly outstanding technical work and writing. Difficult to imagine anything better by faculty.
Excellent. Substantial insight, originality, creativity, competence. Fully developed and detailed
Strong. Thorough. Shows good understanding, competence. Well developed, w/ supporting detail
Adequate. Demonstrates adequate understanding, competence. Adequately development, detail.
Weak. Shows some understanding and/or competence. Undeveloped or lacking supporting detail
Unsatisfactory. Demonstrates some effort, but little understanding or competence. Undeveloped
Unacceptable. Completely omitted, or demonstrates very, very little effort.
CATEGORY
(grade weight)
BACKGROUND
Chapter 1
Section 1.1
(15%)
EXISTING DESIGNS, DEVICES, AND METHODS:
SYSTEM LEVEL
Chapter 2
Section 2.1
(20%)
EXISTING DESIGNS, DEVICES, AND METHODS:
COMPONENT LEVEL
Chapter 2
Section 2.2
(20%)
DESCRIPTION
A general description of the project: what is
to be accomplished, relevance / significance to
the sponsor, and benefits upon completion.
A description of at least 3 relevant existing
designs, devices, and methods related to the
project topic at the system, or entire entity,
level (e.g. if the project were to design a car,
descriptions of other vehicles would be given)
A functional decomposition of the project
topic into its primary components. For each
component, a description of at least 3 relevant
existing designs, devices, and methods (e.g. if
designing a car, describe steering, braking etc)
CLARITY & CONCISENESS
Absence of “padding” and unnecessary
(15%)
repetition. Clarity, conciseness and focus..
Proper sequencing, paragraph breaks, and
ORGANIZATION
flow of ideas. Transitions among sentences,
(15%)
paragraphs, and ideas. Details fit where placed
CONVENTIONS
Proper use of writing conventions
(10%)
(punctuation, spelling, capitalization,
grammar, and usage).
Claims substantiated by correct citations in
CITING SOURCES
(5%)
text and references in bibliography
Note: Section 1.2, Requirements, graded by the course instructor.
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GRADE
(A-F)
EVALUATION RUBRIC FOR PRELIMINARY PROPOSAL – PRODUCT PROJECTS
Faculty advisors: Please complete this rubric and return it, with the graded report, to 102 DB by 4:30PM on Nov. 8
Project Name: _________________________________ Grader Name:______________________
A+
A
B
C
D
F
F-
100%
95%
85%
75%
65%
55%
0%
Truly outstanding technical work and writing. Difficult to imagine anything better by faculty.
Excellent. Substantial insight, originality, creativity, competence. Fully developed and detailed
Strong. Thorough. Shows good understanding, competence. Well developed, w/ supporting detail
Adequate. Demonstrates adequate understanding, competence. Adequately development, detail.
Weak. Shows some understanding and/or competence. Undeveloped or lacking supporting detail
Unsatisfactory. Demonstrates some effort, but little understanding or competence. Undeveloped
Unacceptable. Completely omitted, or demonstrates very, very little effort.
CATEGORY
(grade weight)
BACKGROUND
Chapter 1
Section 1.1
(5%)
EXISTING DESIGNS, DEVICES, AND METHODS:
SYSTEM LEVEL
Chapter 2
Section 2.1
(5%)
EXISTING DESIGNS, DEVICES, AND METHODS:
COMPONENT LEVEL
Chapter 2
Section 2.2
(5%)
DESCRIPTION
A general description of the project: what is
to be accomplished, relevance / significance to
the sponsor, and benefits upon completion.
A description of at least 3 relevant existing
designs, devices, and methods related to the
project topic at the system, or entire entity,
level (e.g. if the project were to design a car,
descriptions of other vehicles would be given)
A functional decomposition of the project
topic into its primary components. For each
component, a description of at least 3 relevant
existing designs, devices, and methods (e.g. if
designing a car, describe steering, braking etc)
DESIGNS CONSIDERED
Descriptions of at least three complete and
Chapter 3
distinctly different designs (including all
All Sections
components listed in section 2.2). Advantages
(20%)
and disadvantages given for each.
DESIGN SELECTED
Selection and justification, using technical
Chapter 4
analysis, of one design option from those
Section 4.1
presented in Chapter 3. Explanation given of
(20%)
how this design meets all requirements.
CLARITY & CONCISENESS
Absence of “padding” and unnecessary
(15%)
repetition. Clarity, conciseness and focus..
Proper sequencing, paragraph breaks, and
ORGANIZATION
flow of ideas. Transitions among sentences,
(15%)
paragraphs, and ideas. Details fit where placed
CONVENTIONS
Proper use of writing conventions
(10%)
(punctuation, spelling, capitalization,
grammar, and usage).
Claims substantiated by correct citations in
CITING SOURCES
(5%)
text and references in bibliography
Note: Section 1.2, Requirements, graded by the course instructor.
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GRADE
(A-F)
EVALUATION RUBRIC FOR FINAL PROPOSAL – PRODUCT PROJECTS
Faculty advisors: Complete this rubric and return it, with the graded report, to 102 DB by 4:30PM on Dec. 10
Project Title: ____________________________
A+
A
B
C
D
F
F-
100%
95%
85%
75%
65%
55%
0%
Grader Name _________________________
Truly outstanding technical work and writing. Difficult to imagine anything better by faculty.
Excellent. Substantial insight, originality, creativity, competence. Fully developed and detailed
Strong. Thorough. Shows good understanding, competence. Well developed, w/ supporting detail
Adequate. Demonstrates adequate understanding, competence. Adequately development, detail.
Weak. Shows some understanding and/or competence. Undeveloped or lacking supporting detail
Unsatisfactory. Demonstrates some effort, but little understanding or competence. Undeveloped
Unacceptable. Completely omitted, or demonstrates very, very little effort.
CATEGORY
DESCRIPTION
BACKGROUND
Chapter 1
Section 1.1
(5%)
EXISTING DESIGNS, DEVICES, AND METHODS:
SYSTEM LEVEL
Chapter 2
Section 2.1
(5%)
EXISTING DESIGNS, DEVICES, AND METHODS:
COMPONENT LEVEL
Chapter 2
Section 2.2
(5%)
A general description of the project: what is
to be accomplished, relevance / significance to
the sponsor, and benefits upon completion.
DESIGNS CONSIDERED
Chapter 3
All Sections
(5%)
DESIGN SELECTED
Chapter 4
Section 4.1
(5%)
DESIGN SELECTED
Chapter 4
Section 4.2
(15%)
IMPLEMENTATION
Chapter 5
(15%)
CLARITY & CONCISENESS
(15%)
ORGANIZATION
(15%)
CONVENTIONS
(10%)
CITING SOURCES
(5%)
A description of at least 3 relevant existing
designs, devices, and methods related to the
project topic at the system, or entire entity,
level (e.g. if the project were to design a car,
descriptions of other vehicles would be given)
A functional decomposition of the project
topic into its primary components. For each
component, a description of at least 3 relevant
existing designs, devices, and methods (e.g. if
designing a car, describe steering, braking, …)
Descriptions of at least three complete and
distinctly different designs (including all
components listed in section 2.2). Advantages
and disadvantages given for each.
Selection and justification, using technical
analysis, of one design option from those
presented in Chapter 3. Explanation given of
how this design meets all requirements.
A complete specification of the design
selected (e.g. part drawings). Engineering
methodology justifies selection and sizing of
components.
A complete engineering bill of materials
(EBOM). Fabrication plans and vendors
indicated as appropriate. A detailed schedule.
Absence of “padding” and unnecessary
repetition. Clarity, conciseness and focus..
Proper sequencing, paragraph breaks, and
flow of ideas. Transitions among sentences,
paragraphs, and ideas. Details fit where placed
Proper use of writing conventions
(punctuation, spelling, capitalization,
grammar, and usage).
Claims substantiated by correct citations in
text and references in bibliography
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GRADE
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EVALUATION RUBRIC FOR FINAL REPORT – PRODUCT PROJECTS
Faculty advisors: Please complete this rubric and return it, with the graded report, to 102 DB by 4:30PM on March 18
Project Name: _______________________________ Grader Name:________________________
A+
A
B
C
D
F
F-
100%
95%
85%
75%
65%
55%
0%
Truly outstanding technical work and writing. Difficult to imagine anything better by faculty.
Excellent. Substantial insight, originality, creativity, competence. Fully developed and detailed
Strong. Thorough. Shows good understanding, competence. Well developed, w/ supporting detail
Adequate. Demonstrates adequate understanding, competence. Adequately development, detail.
Weak. Shows some understanding and/or competence. Undeveloped or lacking supporting detail
Unsatisfactory. Demonstrates some effort, but little understanding or competence. Undeveloped
Unacceptable. Completely omitted, or demonstrates very, very little effort.
CATEGORY
(grade weight)
DESCRIPTION
Chapters and appendices written in fall term
course have been revised to match tense and
voice with chapters written this term (chapters
5 and 6).
IMPLEMENTATION
Description of construction issues encountered
Chapter 5
and design changes made. Includes part
(20%)
drawings and engineering analysis to support
and describe all design changes made before
testing.
TESTING
Each design requirement is tested according to
Chapter 6
the procedure described in section 1.2.4. All
(20%)
tests are passed or if a test is failed, a
compelling technical argument is given why
success was expected. For each test failure a
detailed and technically justified redesign is
given including supporting engineering
calculations and part drawings as necessary.
CLARITY & CONCISENESS
Absence of “padding” and unnecessary
(15%)
repetition. Clarity, conciseness and focus..
Proper sequencing, paragraph breaks, and
ORGANIZATION
flow of ideas. Transitions among sentences,
(15%)
paragraphs, and ideas. Details fit where placed
Proper use of writing conventions
CONVENTIONS
(punctuation, spelling, capitalization,
(10%)
grammar, and usage).
Claims substantiated by correct citations in
CITING SOURCES
(5%)
text and references in bibliography
Note: Section 1.2, Requirements, is graded by the course instructor
FALL TERM, “PAPER DESIGN”
Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4 & Appendices
(15%)
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GRADE
(A-F)
[Project name here]
[Report name here]
[Team member names]
[List only report author for Background Report]
[Student 1 name]
[Student 2 name]
[Student 3 name]
2010/11
Project Sponsor:
ME 497/498 or IE 497/498 [as appropriate]
Project Number:
Faculty Advisor:
Sponsor Mentor:
DISCLAIMER
This report was prepared by students as part of a college course requirement. While considerable effort has
been put into the project, it is not the work of a licensed engineer and has not undergone the extensive
verification that is common in the profession. The information, data, conclusions, and content of this report
should not be relied on or utilized without thorough, independent testing and verification. University faculty
members may have been associated with this project as advisors, sponsors, or course instructors, but as such
they are not responsible for the accuracy of results or conclusions.
[Use this text exactly, include in all documents.]
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
[Provide a one-page summary of your project, including description, design, and results.]
[Include in Final Report only.]
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS .................................................................................................................................... 5
1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................................................. 6
1.1. Background ............................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2. Requirements ............................................................................................................................................ 6
1.2.1. Project Description............................................................................................................................. 6
1.2.2. Customer Requirements (CRs) .......................................................................................................... 6
1.2.3. Engineering Requirements (ERs) ...................................................................................................... 6
1.2.4. Testing Procedures (TPs) ................................................................................................................... 6
1.2.5. Design Links (DLs)............................................................................................................................ 6
1.2.6. House of Quality (HoQ)..................................................................................................................... 6
2. EXISTING DESIGNS, DEVICES, AND METHODS ................................................................................... 8
2.1. System Level ............................................................................................................................................. 8
2.1.1. Design, Device, or Method #1 ........................................................................................................... 8
2.1.2. Design, Device, or Method #2 ........................................................................................................... 8
2.1.3. Design, Device, or Method #3 ........................................................................................................... 8
2.2. Component Level ...................................................................................................................................... 8
2.2.1. Component #1 .................................................................................................................................... 8
2.2.1.1. Design, Device or Method #1 ......................................................................................................... 8
2.2.1.2. Design, Device or Method #2 ......................................................................................................... 9
2.2.1.3. Design, Device or Method #3 ......................................................................................................... 9
2.2.2. Component #2 .................................................................................................................................... 9
2.2.2.1. Design, Device or Method #1 ......................................................................................................... 9
2.2.2.2. Design, Device or Method #2 ......................................................................................................... 9
2.2.2.3. Design, Device or Method #3 ......................................................................................................... 9
2.2.3. Component #3 .................................................................................................................................... 9
2.2.3.1. Design, Device or Method #1 ......................................................................................................... 9
2.2.3.2. Design, Device or Method #2 ......................................................................................................... 9
2.2.3.3. Design, Device or Method #3 ....................................................................................................... 10
3. DESIGNS CONSIDERED ............................................................................................................................ 11
3.1. Design #1 ................................................................................................................................................ 11
3.2. Design #2 ................................................................................................................................................ 11
3.3. Design #3 ................................................................................................................................................ 11
4. DESIGN SELECTED .................................................................................................................................... 12
4.1. Rationale for Design Selection ............................................................................................................... 12
4.2. Design Description.................................................................................................................................. 12
5. IMPLEMENTATION .................................................................................................................................... 13
6. TESTING ....................................................................................................................................................... 14
7. BIBLIOGRAPHY .......................................................................................................................................... 15
8. APPENDIX A: ENGINEERING CALCULATIONS ................................................................................... 16
9. APPENDIX B: BILL OF MATERIALS ....................................................................................................... 17
10. APPENDIX C: PART DRAWINGS ........................................................................................................... 18
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
[Use this page for acknowledging those who have substantially supported or assisted you such as faculty and
staff members, fellow students, sponsor mentors, etc.]
[Include in Final Report only.]
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1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
1.1. Background
[Use this section to introduce the reader to your project. Describe what the project is, project objectives,
why it is of interest to the sponsor (project relevance), and how the project benefits them.]
[Include in Background Report and all subsequent documents.]
1.2. Requirements
[Use this section (1.2) to describe to the reader what is required from the project.]
[Sections 1.2.1, 1.2.2, and 1.2.6 are required for the Background Report]
[Sections 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.3, and 1.2.6 for the Preliminary Proposal]
[All sections for the Final Proposal and Final Report.]
1.2.1. Project Description
[Provide the requirements as given in the original project description. If these have been changed,
provide an explanation of what has changed and why. All group members’ background reports must
include the same requirements listing.]
[Include in Background Report and all subsequent documents]
1.2.2. Customer Requirements (CRs)
[List and discuss all Customer Requirements and weightings. Customer Requirements must fully
incorporate all the project requirements provided by the sponsor. Additionally, the Customer
Requirements should fully specify and clarify the overall project objectives. All group members’
background reports must have the same CR’s & weightings]
[Include in Background Report and all subsequent documents]
1.2.3. Engineering Requirements (ERs)
[Use this section to list and discuss the Engineering Requirements that have been developed. ER’s must
be measurable. Each ER must have a target, or design-to, value with tolerance along with
justification/rationale for the selected value and tolerance]
[Include in Preliminary Proposal and all subsequent documents]
1.2.4. Testing Procedures (TPs)
[Use this section to discuss the testing procedure developed by the team for each Engineering
Requirement. Number each testing procedure for reference in House of Quality]
[Include in Final Proposal and all subsequent documents]
1.2.5. Design Links (DLs)
[Use this section to describe how your design meets each ER. Provide a meaningful description, but
limit the amount of text to one paragraph per engineering requirement. Number each DL for reference in
the HoQ]
[Include in Final Proposal and all subsequent documents]
1.2.6. House of Quality (HoQ)
[Summarize project requirements in a House of Quality using the format given in class:
 For the Background Report include only CRs, Weightings, and approvals
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

For the Preliminary Proposal include only CRs, Weightings, ERs, Target Values (with tolerances),
and approvals (must have all signatures or attach copy of email approval).
For the Final Proposal and Final Report include all HoQ elements (must have all signatures)]
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2. EXISTING DESIGNS, DEVICES, AND METHODS
2.1. System Level
[Use this section to discuss existing designs, devices and methods that address requirements relevant to your
project at the system level. For example, if you were designing a race car, one would use this section to
describe entire race cars meeting similar or related requirements. List at least three system-level design,
devices, or methods, add more as necessary. Use 2.1 to describe you rational for your selection of the
systems described in 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.1.3, etc]
[Include in Background Report and all subsequent documents.]
2.1.1. Design, Device, or Method #1
[Describe this system-level existing design, device or method and explain how it relates to your
requirements]
[Include in Background Report and all subsequent documents]
2.1.2. Design, Device, or Method #2
[Describe this system-level existing design, device or method and explain how it relates to your
requirements]
[Include in Background Report and all subsequent documents]
2.1.3. Design, Device, or Method #3
[Describe this system-level existing design, device or method and explain how it relates to your
requirements]
[Include in Background Report and all subsequent documents]
2.2. Component Level
[Use this section to (i) describe your functional decomposition and (ii) discuss existing designs, devices, and
methods that address requirements relevant to your project at the component level. Describe your functional
decomposition in 2.2. List each component in your functional decomposition as headings 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2.3,
etc. Under each component heading, list existing designs, devices, and methods meeting similar or related
requirements. Your functional decomposition must contain at least three components and there must be at
least three existing designs, devices, and methods described under each component. For example, if you
were designing a race car, your functional decomposition would include braking, steering, and suspension
(among others). The content of this section would then include a discussion of existing designs devices, and
methods for (i) braking, (ii) steering, (iii) suspension, etc.]
[Include in Background Report and all subsequent documents]
2.2.1. Component #1
[Describe this component from your functional decomposition]
[Include in Background Report and all subsequent documents]
2.2.1.1.
Design, Device or Method #1
[Describe this component-level existing design, device or method and explain how it relates to your
requirements]
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[Include in Background Report and all subsequent documents]
2.2.1.2. Design, Device or Method #2
[Describe this component-level existing design, device or method and explain how it relates to your
requirements]
[Include in Background Report and all subsequent documents]
2.2.1.3.
Design, Device or Method #3
[Describe this component-level existing design, device or method and explain how it relates to your
requirements]
[Include in Background Report and all subsequent documents]
2.2.2. Component #2
[Describe this component from your functional decomposition (Include in Background Report and all
subsequent documents]
[Include in Background Report and all subsequent documents]
2.2.2.1.
Design, Device or Method #1
[Describe this component-level existing design, device or method and explain how it relates to your
requirements]
[Include in Background Report and all subsequent documents]
2.2.2.2. Design, Device or Method #2
[Describe this component-level existing design, device or method and explain how it relates to your
requirements]
[Include in Background Report and all subsequent documents]
2.2.2.3.
Design, Device or Method #3
[Describe this component-level existing design, device or method and explain how it relates to your
requirements]
[Include in Background Report and all subsequent documents]
2.2.3. Component #3
[Describe this component from your functional decomposition (Include in Background Report and all
subsequent documents]
[Include in Background Report and all subsequent documents]
2.2.3.1.
Design, Device or Method #1
[Describe this component-level existing design, device or method and explain how it relates to your
requirements]
[Include in Background Report and all subsequent documents]
2.2.3.2. Design, Device or Method #2
[Describe this component-level existing design, device or method and explain how it relates to your
requirements]
[Include in Background Report and all subsequent documents]
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2.2.3.3.
Design, Device or Method #3
[Describe this component-level existing design, device or method and explain how it relates to your
requirements]
[Include in Background Report and all subsequent documents]
[Note: Copy & paste additional headings as necessary. To update the Table of Contents, CTRL-click in
the Table of Contents]
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3. DESIGNS CONSIDERED
[This chapter is an extension of a group brainstorming session on how to solve your design problem. Provide at
least three complete possible designs for your project. Each possible design must include all components
in your functional decomposition. List advantages and disadvantages of each using brief but compelling
technical analysis.]
[Do not confuse Existing Designs, Devices and Methods with Designs Considered. Designs Considered are
new concepts you generate. Existing Designs, Devices, and Methods are entities that currently exist.]
[Include in Preliminary Proposal and all subsequent documents]
3.1. Design #1
[Describe in detail a design solution you have considered. Include a list of Pros and Cons]
[Include in Preliminary Proposal and all subsequent documents]
3.2. Design #2
[Describe in detail a second design solution you have considered. Include a list of Pros and Cons]
[Include in Preliminary Proposal and all subsequent documents]
3.3. Design #3
[Describe in detail a third design solution you have considered. Include a list of Pros and Cons]
[Include in Preliminary Proposal and all subsequent documents]
[Note: You must discuss at least three design solutions that were considered. More are encouraged. Copy &
paste additional headings as necessary. To update the Table of Contents, CTRL-click in the TOC margin.]
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4. DESIGN SELECTED
4.1. Rationale for Design Selection
[Use this section to explain / justify the design solution selected. Your selection must be one of the
possible solutions described in Chapter 3, and you should discuss why, given the various advantages
and disadvantages of all of the options given in Chapter 3, the selected solution is most appealing. Use
Appendix A for any lengthy engineering calculations]
[Include in Preliminary Proposal and all subsequent documents]
4.2. Design Description
[Use this section, with additional subsections as appropriate, to fully describe your design. Show
engineering calculations (or if lengthy, place them in Appendix A and refer readers to that location) to
justify selection and sizing of all components. Create and refer to engineering drawings to completely
specify all components]
[Include in Final Proposal and all subsequent documents]
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5. IMPLEMENTATION
[Final Proposal (fall term): Use this section to provide a complete description of how you are planning to
implement your design (e.g. by fabricating a prototype, creating a proof-of-concept, or programming a
simulation). As appropriate, include a complete bill of materials including sourcing (if manufactured, by whom
and how, if purchased, from what company), cost vs. budget, and time frame of availability. Unless your bill of
materials is very brief, place it in Appendix B.]
[Final Report (winter term): Discuss how the fabrication actually occurred and describe problems encountered.
Update this section as the project progresses, and add sections as necessary if the design is subsequently
changed due to fabrication problems. For redesigns, include engineering calculations and revised part drawings
(probably in appendices) as necessary.]
[Note: This section documents all design / prototype changes made before testing begins (i.e., changes due to
fabrication issues). Changes made due to test results are to be described in Chapter 6.]
[Include in Final Proposal and all subsequent documents.]
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6. TESTING
[Discuss your testing plan. Referencing the Chapter 1 design requirements, listed specifically and exactly,
explain how you independently and scientifically tested each. Provide complete test results and discuss
problems encountered. Clearly show which of the design requirements are satisfied, which are not, and
which are ambiguous. For every failed test, (i) provide a compelling technical argument of why success was
expected, (ii) provide a detailed and technically justified redesign to address the problem including supporting
engineering calculations and part drawings as necessary
(Include in Final Report only.)]
[Note: This section documents design / prototype changes made after testing begins (i.e., changes made due to
test results). Changes due to fabrication issues should be described in Chapter 5.]
[Include in Final Report only]
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7. BIBLIOGRAPHY
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8. APPENDIX A: ENGINEERING CALCULATIONS
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9. APPENDIX B: BILL OF MATERIALS
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10. APPENDIX C: PART DRAWINGS
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