PSM 1 PANEL EVALUATION RUBRIC

FACULTY OF MECHANICAL & MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

(I) REPORT ASSESSMENT (15%)

MARKING SCALE 5 - EXCELLENT 4 - VERY GOOD 3 - GOOD 2 – FAIR 1 – POOR
Presents accurate and In between GOOD and With a few exceptions, In between GOOD and Does not recognize the
detailed descriptions of the EXCELLENT identifies and outlines the POOR problems or issues of the
problems and issues principal problems and case, or identifies problems
central to the case; issues in the case; and issues that are not
provides a well - focused demonstrates an based on facts of the case;
diagnosis of strategic issues acceptable understanding displays little
and key problems that of the issues, current understanding of the
demonstrates an excellent situation, and strategic issues, key problems, and
1) BACKGROUND OF STUDY
grasp of the present challenges; provides an the present situation and
situation and strategic adequate overview of the strategic challenges;
challenges; descriptions are case issues and problems executive summary does
compelling and insightful. not present a clear
overview of the case issues;
main points are not
outlined, or cannot be
understood
Consists of further Consists of further Consists of further Consists of further Consists of further
information regarding information regarding information regarding information regarding information regarding
problem statement and problem statement and problem statement and problem statement and problem statement and
clarification, objective clarification, objective clarification, objective clarification, objective clarification, objective
verification and the verification and the verification and THREE verification and TWO of verification and ONE of
following: following: of the following: the following: the following:
 Project justification,  Project justification,  Project justification,  Project justification,  Project justification,
 Preliminary finding,  Preliminary finding,  Preliminary finding,  Preliminary finding,  Preliminary finding,
 Scope,  Scope,  Scope,  Scope,  Scope,
 Flow & Organization  Flow & Organization  Flow & Organization  Flow & Organization  Flow & Organization
2) PROBLEM STATEMENT,
presented in precise and presented in well organized which correctly stated. which correctly stated. which correctly stated.
OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE
well organized structure. structure. Objective and scope Objective and scope Objective and scope consists
Objective and scope Objective and scope consists of THREE of the consists of TWO of the of ONE of the following:
consists of the following: consists of the following: following: following:  Purpose,
 Purpose,  Purpose,  Purpose,  Purpose,  Well defined parameter,
 Well defined parameter,  Well defined parameter,  Well defined parameter,  Well defined parameter,  limitation
 limitation  limitation  limitation  limitation  work/activity/tool
 work/activity/tool  work/activity/tool  work/activity/tool  work/activity/tool involved
involved involved involved involved which correctly stated.
presented in precise and presented in well organized which correctly stated. which correctly stated.
well organized structure. structure.

PSM 1 - PANEL
1/5

3) SIGNIFICANCE OF RESEARCH
4) LITERATURE REVIEW
5) RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
PSM 1 - PANEL
• Concise, sensible and in In between GOOD and
depth discussion of data in EXCELLENT
relation to research
question.
• Complete, critical and
balanced discussion of
strengths, limitations, new
insights and hypotheses.
• Critical discussion of
how the data relate to
current knowledge of the
subject.
• New insights, new
models and hypotheses are
discussed in depth.
Consists of relevant
information regarding
previous work, fundamental
knowledge and the
preliminary theories which:
 Referred from more than
5 papers/journals
 References are quoted
correctly
 Identified the work
contribution
 Flow & Organization
presented in precise and
well organized structure.
Consists of detailed
information regarding
workflow, strategy and
approach, and the following:
 Theories are applied
 Analytical study
 Method/tool is used
correctly
 Creativity and innovative
 Flow & Organization
presented in precise and
well organized structure.
Consists of relevant
information regarding
previous work, fundamental
knowledge and the
preliminary theories which:
 Referred from at least 5
papers/journals
 References are quoted
correctly
 Identified the work
contribution
 Flow & Organization
presented in well organized
structure.
Consists of detailed
information regarding
workflow, strategy and
approach, and the following:
 Theories are applied
 Analytical study
 Method/tool is used
correctly
 Creativity and innovative
 Flow & Organization
presented in well organized
structure.
In line with presented
evidence.
• Answers research
question.
• Relation data and
research question
discussed adequately, using
valid arguments.
• Strengths and limitations,
new insights are addressed
in the light of the
literature.
• New insights, hypotheses
or new models presented.
• Suggestions for future
research may be based on
weak assumptions.
Consists of relevant
information regarding
previous work, fundamental
knowledge and the
preliminary theories which:
 Referred from at least 4
papers/journals
 References are quoted
correctly
 Identified the work
contribution
 Flow & Organization
which correctly stated.
Consists of detailed
information regarding
workflow, strategy and
approach, and the following:
 Theories are applied
 Analytical study
 Method/tool is used
correctly
 Flow & Organization
which correctly stated.
In between GOOD and
POOR
Consists of relevant
information regarding
previous work, fundamental
knowledge and the
preliminary theories which:
 Referred from at least 3
papers/journals
 References are quoted
correctly
 Identified the work
contribution
 Flow & Organization
which correctly stated.
Consists of detailed
information regarding
workflow, strategy and
approach, and the following:
 Theories are applied
 Analytical study
 Method/tool is used
correctly
 Flow & Organization
which fairly stated.
Weak or not supported by
evidence.
• Fails to answer research
question.
• Repetitive information.
• Data inadequately
discussed, sticking rigidly
to existing concepts or
using invalid arguments.
• Discussion fails to
address strengths and
weaknesses of study.
• Hypotheses, new models,
or suggestions for
additional research are
missing/ illogical.
Consists of relevant
information regarding
previous work, fundamental
knowledge and the
preliminary theories which:
 Referred from at least 2
papers/journals
 References are quoted
correctly
 Identified the work
contribution
 Flow & Organization
which correctly stated.
Consists of detailed
information regarding
workflow, strategy and
approach, and the following:
 Theories are applied
 Analytical study
 Method/tool is used
correctly
 Flow & Organization
which poorly stated.
2/5
 No spelling &/or grammar
6) GRAMMAR AND USAGE OF mistakes.
LANGUAGE
 100 % according to
format
7) REFERENCES  Well presented and
organized.
MARKING SCALE 5 - EXCELLENT
Presentation flows well and
logically. Presentation
reflects extensive use of
1) SLIDE FORMAT
tools in a creative way.
Correct number of slides.
Transitions are smooth and
interesting. Transitions
enhance the presentation.
Poised, clear articulation;
2) DELIVERY (EYE CONTACT, In between GOOD and
proper volume; steady rate;
EXCELLENT
BODY LANGUAGE AND good posture and eye
FACIAL EXPRESSION) contact; enthusiasm;
confidence; no reading
from the text.
Thoroughly explains all
points and provide strong
reasons for its importance.
An abundance of material
clearly related to thesis;
points are clearly made and
all evidence supports
thesis; varied use of
3) COMPLETENESS OF
materials. Thesis is clearly
CONTENT
stated and developed;
specific examples are
appropriate and clearly
develop thesis; conclusion
is clear; shows control;
flows together well; good
transitions; succinct but
not choppy; well
organized.
PSM 1 - PANEL
Minimal spelling &/or Noticeable spelling & Incorrect grammar/ Unacceptable number of
grammar mistakes. grammar mistakes. many spelling mistakes spelling and/or grammar
mistakes.
 100 % according to  80 % according to format.  50 % according to format.  Poor quality.
format.
(II) SEMINAR (10%)
4 - VERY GOOD 3 - GOOD 2 – FAIR 1 – POOR
Presentation flows well. Presentation flows well. Presentation is Presentation has no flow.
Tools used correctly. Some tools used to show unorganized. Tools are not No tools used. Insufficient
Correct number of slides. acceptable understanding. used in a relevant manner. number of slides. No
Overall presentation is Correct number of slides Lacking in number of transitions used.
interesting Smooth Smooth transitions are slides Very few
transitions are used on used on some slides transitions are used and/or
most slides they distract from the
presentation.
Clear articulation but not In between POOR and Some mumbling; little eye
as polished; less reading GOOD contact; uneven rate; little
from the text. or no expression, reading
the text during the
presentation.
In between GOOD and Majority of points covered In between POOR and Majority of points glossed
EXCELLENT in depth, some points GOOD over with a few reasons.
glossed over with more There is a great deal of
important reasons. information that is not
Sufficient information that clearly connected to the
relates to thesis; many thesis. Concept and ideas
good points made but are loosely connected; lacks
there is an uneven balance clear transitions; flow and
and little variation. Most organization are choppy
information presented in
logical sequence; generally
very well organized but
better transitions from idea
to idea and medium to
medium needed.
3/5
 Appropriate length. Clear
summary is provided.
Audience is involved in
4) TIME MANAGEMENT
synthesizing the
information
Demonstrates extensive
knowledge of the topic by
5) ANSWERING QUESTION
responding confidently,
SKILL
precisely and appropriately
to all audience questions
and feedback.
Proper formal attire as a
presenter. Fulfill the
6) APPEARANCE
student dress of code set
by UTHM
PSM 1 - PANEL
In between GOOD and Time is appropriately used,
EXCELLENT but may run slightly over
or under allotted time
and/or information is not
tied together or conclusion
is inadequate
In between GOOD and Demonstrates some
EXCELLENT knowledge of the topic by
responding accurately and
appropriately to questions
and feedback
In between GOOD and Fulfill the student dress of
EXCELLENT code set by UTHM
In between POOR and Presentation lacks
GOOD conclusion and/or time is
not appropriately used.
In between POOR and Demonstrates incomplete
GOOD knowledge of the topic by
responding inaccurately
and inappropriately to
questions and feedback.
In between POOR and Not following the student
GOOD dress of code set by
UTHM and un proper
formal attire as a presenter
4/5

MARKING SCALE 5 - EXCELLENT
Recognize all elements in
sustainability, able to
1) ELEMENTS IN explain the relationship
SUSTAINABILITY between each element and
able to describe about each
element in detail.
Understand the definition
of sustainable
2) CONCEPT OF SUSTAINABLE
development, able to give
DEVELOPMENT
examples and describe the
ideas behind it.
Understand the impact of
3) IMPACT OF ENGINEERING one engineering solution
SOLUTION TO SUSTAINABLE to the society, economy
DEVELOPMENT and environment.
Able to produce a new
product or technology that
could improve the quality
4) IMPROVEMENT OF QUALITY
of human life and
OF LIFE
contribute to the wealth of
society without giving
much environmental
impact.
PSM 1 - PANEL
(III) SUSTAINABLE (5 %)
4 - VERY GOOD 3 - GOOD
In between GOOD and Recognize all elements in
EXCELLENT sustainability and able to
explain the relationship
between each element.
In between GOOD and Understand the definition
EXCELLENT of sustainable development
and able to give examples.
In between GOOD and Understand the impact of
EXCELLENT one engineering solution to
the society and economy.
In between GOOD and Able to produce a new
EXCELLENT product or technology that
could improve the quality
of human life and
contribute to the wealth of
society.
2 – FAIR 1 – POOR
In between POOR and Recognize all elements in
GOOD sustainability.
In between POOR and Understand the definition
GOOD of sustainable
development.
In between POOR and Understand the impact of
GOOD one engineering solution to
the society.
In between POOR and Able to produce a new
GOOD product or technology that
could improve the quality
of human life.
5/5