IE4490 grading rubric
| Requirement | Methods: Instructions on how to do research | Working Device/Simulation/Theory: | Research write up:
Includes intro, data/results, discussion, conclusion |
Proposed Future Research | References |
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| Publishable | Clear with refs., pictures, video | New contribution to field – original ideas | Could go to peer-reviewed journal with modest help | Obvious grant opportunity – complete research program outlined or completed | >30 from peer reviewed literature |
| A+ | Clear with refs., pictures or video | Optimized or semi-optimized device | Could go to journal with 1 week of assistance | Solid Research Program | >20 at least ½ from peer reviewed literature |
| A | Clear | Working device – sellable | With another year of iteration | At least 3 solid research questions | >10 with some peer reviewed |
| B | Tolerable | Working device - useable | Complete write up could be used next year | At least 2 solid research questions | >5 with one from peer reviewed literature |
| C | Slightly Opaque | Working device but not useable | Complete write up but lacking quality for use in future class | 1 research question | Tolerable refs. |
| D | Functional but Opaque | Device does not work and was not tested | Last minute garbage | An idea for future exploration | Shoddy refs. |
| E | Not reproducible | No device or device does not work | Missing sections – poor quality | No creativity | 0 or shoddy refs. |
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| Cite as | J.M.Pearce (2024). "IE4490 grading rubric". Appropedia. Retrieved June 4, 2026. |