ENSC 305W/440W
Spring 2016
Guidelines for the Functional Specifications - Continued
Past Functional Specs
Intro/Bck
63. In the spring term of 2014, I marked the first four criteria of the functional spec. After reading several
documents, I prepared the following table containing the breakdown of marks. These details are just
for your information to see how the keywords mentioned in the rubric can be used for grading.
Because this is not a formal document, I do not include a table title ;).
Introduction
Background
Graphics
Labeling
1
2
1
1
Content
Func. Spec. vs. Des. Spec.
10
Tech. Correct.
10
Valid Spec.
Table/Flowchart vs. Text
Graph vs. Text
Figures vs. Text
Introductory Paragraphs
10
1
1
1
2
15
Proc. Details
Parts of the Func. Spec. Rubric
5
Completeness
Justification
Constraints
Product Versions
Sources of Ideas
5
5
5
3
2
20
64. Among the 15 groups in that semester, the following four groups delivered high-quality functional
specs. However, they all had neglected some details. The best document received 40 out of 50
marks.
2014 – Group 04 – Electroaudio: Powerline Audio Signal Transmission
2014 – Group 11 – Arimus Audio: Universal Speaker Receiver for WiFi
2014 – Group 14 – PresTrack: Plantar Fascia Pressure Analysis System
2014 – Group 07 – AquaSol Solutions: Solar-Powered Hydrophone System
Jamal Bahari
Jan 29, 2016
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