TA Intro to CAD Workshop Memo Rubric

Meets Expectations (100pts)

The memo effectively introduces the experiment, emphasizing its purpose and the critical role of component safety. The memo provides a clear, concise, and accurate explanation of CAD and Autodesk Fusion. The memo provides a detailed and well-organized description of the methods and metrics used to evaluate safety, demonstrating a deep understanding of the investigation's design. The summary is highly effective, providing a compelling and easy-to-understand overview of the findings. It skillfully highlights key insights and demonstrates the value of the study.

Partially Meets Expectations (80 pts)

The memo clearly states the purpose of the pilot investigation and addresses the importance of component safety. The memo correctly explains what CAD is and how it will be used. It provides a reasonable explanation for why Autodesk Fusion is a good choice for the study. The memo clearly outlines the methods used in the investigation and describes the metrics used to evaluate component safety. The summary of findings provides a clear overview of the investigation's results without including specific data or figures. It's easy for the reader to understand what data was collected.

Does Not Meet Expectations (60 pts)

The author does not provide enough information to understand the motivation behind this study. The author does not adequately explain why component safety matters.The explanation of CAD software and Autodesk Fusion is vague, and overall the memo fails to adequately explain why Fusion is appropriate for the study. The memo lacks a clear description of the metrics used to evaluate component safety (i.e. safety factor), or the methods are confusing and difficult to follow. The summary of initial findings is vague or includes irrelevant details. It doesn't provide enough information for a reader to understand what was collected.

Below Expectations (0 pts)

No memo handed in.