Sketches/ Energy Transformation Descriptions All designs are sketched with components labeled including notes explaining the energy transformations present in the system. Most designs are sketched with components labeled including notes explaining the energy transformations present in the system. Some designs are sketched with components labeled including notes explaining the energy transformations present in the system. Few designs are sketched with components labeled including notes explaining the energy transformations present in the system. Reflections Each design includes a reflection about their successes and failures that includes suggestions for further design. Each design includes a reflection about either their successes and failures or suggestions for further design. One design includes a reflection about their successes and failures that includes suggestions for further design. One design includes a reflection about either their successes and failures or suggestions for further design. Potential Energy Calculations Potential energy is calculated using appropriate computations and algebraic reasoning all of the time. Potential energy is calculated using appropriate computations and algebraic reasoning most of the time. Potential energy is calculated using appropriate computations and algebraic reasoning some of the time. Potential energy rarely is calculated using appropriate computations and algebraic reasoning. Data Records Data is recorded to appropriate degrees of precision and is appropriately labeled all of the time. Data is recorded to appropriate degrees of precision and is appropriately labeled most of the time. Data is recorded to appropriate degrees of precision and is appropriately labeled some of the time. Data is rarely recorded to appropriate degrees of precision and is rarely appropriately labeled. Research All research shows evidence of proper citing and use of reputable sources. Information gathered always reflects relevant information. Most research shows evidence of proper citing and use of reputable sources. Information gathered mostly reflects relevant information. Some research shows evidence of proper citing and use of reputable sources. Information gathered sometimes reflects relevant information. Research shows little evidence of proper citing and use of reputable sources. Information gathered rarely reflects relevant information. Neatness and Clarity All components of the Logbook reflect careful attention to detail and reflect the best efforts of the student. Most components of the Logbook reflect careful attention to detail and reflect the best efforts of the student. Some components of the Logbook reflect careful attention to detail and reflect the best efforts of the student. Few components of the Logbook reflect careful attention to detail and reflect the best efforts of the student. Introduction: Day 1 What are the safety precautions that must be taken when launching a water bottle rocket?
References: Cite Sources in APA Format (adapted from: Purdue OWL: INDOT workshop resources for engineers, nd) Nose Cone Design Proposal Submission Rubric 4 3 2 1 Introduction The introduction exceeds proposal requirements and completely and concisely: Defines the subject States project’s purpose States the main point Provides background information on subject Emphasizes importance of subject Forecasts the proposal’s organization Introduction meets proposal requirements and completely and concisely: Defines the subject States project’s purpose States the main point Provides background information on subject Emphasizes importance of subject Forecasts the proposal’s organization Introduction attempts to meet proposal requirements and clearly: Define the subject State project’s purpose State the main point Provide background information on subject Emphasize importance of subject Forecast the proposal’s organization Introduction makes little or no attempt to completely meet proposal Current Situation The problem exceeds proposal requirements and clearly and concisely defines: Causes of the problem are completely identified and explained. Effects doing nothing to solve the problem are identified and explained. The problem meets proposal requirements and clearly and concisely defines: Causes of the problem are completely identified and explained. Effects doing nothing to solve the problem are identified and explained The problem attempts to meet proposal requirements and states: Causes of the problem are completely identified and explained. Effects doing nothing to solve the problem are identified and explained. The problem makes little or no attempt to meet proposal requirements Project Plan The plan exceeds the proposal requirements and provides a description of the project plan in order. Each step states how and why it is done that way, and describes the deliverable. The plan meets the proposal requirements and provides a description of the project plan in order. Each step states how and why it is done that way, and describes the deliverable. The plan attempts to meet the proposal requirements and provide a step-by-step description of the project plan in order. Each step does not state how and why it is done that way, or describe a deliverable. The plan makes little or no attempt to meet the proposal requirements
Qualifications Exceeds the proposal requirement to state the qualifications of your Air Vehicles team and provides in-depth explanation that: Provides explanation of special knowledge and expertise of aerodynamicists and their importance to the team. Provides explanation of special knowledge and expertise of propulsion engineers and their importance to the team. Meets the proposal requirement to state the qualifications of your Air Vehicles team and provides explanation that: Provides explanation of special knowledge and expertise of aerodynamicists and their importance to the team. Provides explanation of special knowledge and expertise of propulsion engineers and their importance to the team. Attempts to meet the proposal requirement to state the qualifications of your Air Vehicles team and provide explanation that: Provides explanation of special knowledge and expertise of aerodynamicists and their importance to the team. Provides explanation of special knowledge and expertise of propulsion engineers and their importance to the team. Makes little or no attempt to meet the proposal requirements Conclusion The conclusion exceeds the proposal requirements and provides an in-depth synthesis that: Restates the project’s purpose and main points Summarizes the benefits by emphasizing the deliverables. Stresses the importance of the project by stating how the project will affect the future. Thanks the readers and provides contact information. The conclusion meets the proposal requirements and provides a synthesis that: Restates the project’s purpose and main points Summarizes the benefits by emphasizing the deliverables. Stresses the importance of the project by stating how the project will affect the future. Thanks the readers and provides contact information. The conclusion attempts to meet the proposal requirements and provides statements that: Restates the project’s purpose and main points Summarizes the benefits by emphasizing the deliverables. Stresses the importance of the project by stating how the project will affect the future. Thanks the readers and provides contact information. The conclusion makes little or no attempt to meet the proposal requirements Citations All sources are in proper APA format Sources are cited in APA format with one or two errors. Attempts to cite sources in used in APA format; includes many errors. Little or no attempt is made to cite sources.