Project Supervisor’s Evaluation Guide & Resources

The Project Supervisor may use the following information and resources as guidelines to assist students in revising and editing their Project Reports for MSTM 4200.

1. Sample Report & Commentary (PDF file - requiring Adobe Acrobat Reader)
2. Evaluation Rubric for Final Report (PDF file)
3. Proposal Components and Overall Impression - Points to Consider
   Use the points below as a basis for review and to aid in providing direction for students report writing.

Format

• Layout
• Report Parts
• Display of Headings
• Pagination

Letter of Transmittal

• Format
• Content

Executive Summary

• Content (purpose, background, scope, methodology, major findings, conclusions, recommendations)
• Conciseness
• Writing

Table of Contents

• Completeness
• Headings (T of C headings match report headings)
• Format

Introduction

• Background: Clear explanation of problem/appropriate background information
• Purpose: Clear statement of purpose

Scope

Appropriate and clearly articulated scope

Methods

Appropriate and clearly explained methods/indication of research sources

Body

• Effective organization
• Appropriate development of sections
• Accurate/complete technical information
• Appropriate research sources
• Appropriate graphic aids
• Valid findings and conclusions
• Relevant recommendations
• Appropriate length

Documentation

• Appropriate/accurate in-text documentation
• Accurate/complete References list

Appendices

• Appropriate material
• Format

Overall Presentation & Overall Impression

• Reasonable topic (appropriate, feasible, logical approach)
• Appropriate format
• Logical organization
• Appropriate technical information
• Proper documentation
• Effective communication skills
• Appropriate length
• Evidence of careful editing and proofreading
• Writing
• Visual appeal
• Print quality
• Paper quality