| 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 |
|---|
| 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. |