Project Rubric Project Overview This project was designed and developed in the Wearable Electronics Laboratory of the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Houston’s Cullen College of Engineering. The purpose is to apply in a state-of-the-art research problem, the concepts learned in an AP Statistics course: to verify if the fabrication process affects significantly an original circuit’s dimensions defined during the design process. A basic knowledge of GeoGebra geometry software and Microsoft® Excel® is required. GeoGebra is used to make measurement on nano-circuit images, and Excel is used for graphing and statistical results analysis. Project Guidelines Because of the project workload, it will be accomplished by teams of three students each. Students work on two nano-circuit picture sets: circuit original masks (designs) and fabricated printed circuits. Students select samples from these pictures and open them with GeoGebra to perform measurements on the circuit elements using a special interface designed specifically for this. Students may work with paired samples or independent samples. The collected measurements are exported to Excel®, and using its graphical and mathematical capabilities, the data is graphed, compared and statistically analyzed. Students create a PowerPoint® slide show or a video (mp4, wma, mpeg) to present project results. Teams present to the rest of the class their results, analyses and conclusions. Help is available for the math and final presentation preparation, during afterschool tutorial time. All the project activities are part of the final grade. If two or all three team members justifiably miss any of these activities, arrange with the instructor for a makeup session before the project deadline. Project Checklist
Activities, Results and Analysis Points Evaluation Pre-Activity Test 10 Project Results Report 80 a. Project title and student names (5) b. Project description, including objective, procedures and resources used (5) c. Collected data (5) d. Graphs of paired data and differences (5) e. Calculated data statistics (5) f. Statistical analysis performed; hypothesis testing conclusions (10) g. General graph for different circuits widths (shared team data) (5) h. Log-log general graph for different circuits widths (shared team data) (5) i. Linear correlation of graph in (h) (shared team data) (5) j. Non-linear correlation for graph (g) (shared team data) (5) k. Project conclusions (5) file with obtained data, graphs and statistical analysis 10 Total Points: Results Presentation Points Evaluation Slide show containing information and results listed in points 2a-k 60 In-class results presentation: Presentation proficiency, proficient answers to audience questions 30 Students’ professional look 10 Total Points: Note: Students creating slide presentations or videos (mp4, wma, mpeg) with recorded explanations are exempt from steps 5 and 6. Videos are worth 40 points for the results presentation. Notes: No project will be accepted after the due date: [Date here ____________________________] Estimated time to perform this project is 10 class sessions (plus after-school-work), and is your final test grade and 70% of your sixth six-week period grade.
Appropriate graph size; readable text Graph formatted in a professional way j. Non-linear correlation for graph (g) (shared team data) Incomplete or missing graph Graph displaying incomplete data Graph incorrectly labeled Non-linear correlation equation missing Graph displayed Graph displaying complete data Graph correctly labeled: title, axes, units, legends, scales Non-linear correlation equation and coefficient of determination on graph Graph displayed Graph displaying complete data correctly labeled: title, axes, units, legends, scales Non-linear correlation equation and coefficient of determination on graph Brief procedure to obtain equation Appropriate graph size, readable text Graph formatted in a professional way k. Project Conclusions Missing or incomplete project conclusion Conclusion not supported with the correct statistical terminology Missing or poor conclusion within problem context Conclusion includes relevant hypothesis, procedures and results Well-stated description and correct use of statistical terminology Conclusion complete and in problem context Conclusion includes relevant hypothesis, procedures and results Well-stated description and correct use of statistical terminology Conclusion complete and in problem context Eye catching animation/graphics Illustration, graphs and/or figures to help understanding Overall Report Unformatted slides Font choices are difficult to read Slides formatted using professional PowerPoint template designs Most of the text in readable font, size (> 24 pt) and color Slides formatted with topic-related background and graphics of students’ own design All text in readable font, size (> 24) and color Eye-catching slide transitions
Project Results Report Presentation Non-Professional Quite professional Professional Body Language Read notes or slides No audience eye contact Lacks confidence during the entire presentation Unnatural and distracting movements or gestures (fidgeting or nervous) Read some notes or slides Some audience eye contact Some distracting movement and gestures Some confidence and poise, but still appearing somewhat nervous Little or no reading of slides or notes Eye contact with audience Natural gestures and no distracting movements Appears confident during the entire presentation Voice Speaks too softly to be understood Speaks too quickly or slowly Frequently use of or sounds such as: Okay, so…, you know…, uh, umm, I mean… Not using correct technical language and formal English Speaks clearly most of the time Sometimes speaks too quickly or slowly Speaks loudly enough for most of the audience Occasionally uses words or sounds such as: Okay, so…, you know…, uh, umm, I mean… Uses correct technical language and formal English during most of the presentation Speaks clearly during the entire presentation Speaks at uniform volume, and normal pace, not too quickly or slowly Speaks loudly enough for everyone to hear Rarely or does not use words or sounds such as: Okay, so…, you know…, uh, umm, I mean… Uses correct technical language and formal English during the entire presentation Overall Presentation No main idea present; wrong or incomplete Ideas presented in the incorrect sequence Missing important steps in the development Missing, incorrect or incomplete introduction and/or conclusion Poor presentation time management Did not correctly answer audience question(s) Main idea present, but not proficiently explained Ideas presented in the correct order but lack connections or missing important points Introduction and conclusion, present, but not effective Presentation done in the allotted time, but time poorly distributed among topics or ideas Answers most questions correctly and in context Main idea presented in a clear and effective way Ideas presented in the correct order, emphasizing main points and in context Effective introduction and conclusion Presentation done in the allotted time, and time proficiently distributed on topics or ideas Answers audience questions correctly and in context, with relevant information and examples Students’ Visual Impression (Look) Wearing clothes inappropriate for the occasion Wearing semi-formal clothes Wearing clothes appropriate for the occasion (professional job interview)