Describe the societal, economic, and global implications of proper seismic design of civil structures
ECVL 462: Project – Rubrics for the papers
Element Criteria Points possible Points
given Remarks
Title/Cover Page -Are all the required elements included on the cover page?
-Is the proper title utilized? 5
Abstract, and
Theoretical
Background
-Does the abstract answer the why, what and how questions?
-Is the theoretical background properly explained?
-Are the figures properly drawn or are they copied from some sources? 25
Discussion/Intermediate content 25
Tables and Figures
-Are all the tables and figures referred to in the text mentioned in order of appearance?
-Do the titles and captions tor tables and figures properly reflect the content? 10
Conclusion
-Does the conc1usion offer a good summary of issues treated in the report?
-Does the conclusion offer suggestions for further study? 10
Structure,
Presentation
and Format
-Is the report properly formatted?
-Are the transitions between paragraphs and sections clear?
-Is there a table of contents?
-Are proper headings used?
-Is the treatment of the topic logically organized and oriented?
-Is the paper professionally presented with a technical writing style?
-Is the paper without spelling and grammatical errors? 15
References -Is the bibliography or list of references developed or included?
-Are proper citations given?
-Are quotes relevant to the study at hand? 10
