Checklist for Evaluation of Problem Statement

Checklist for Evaluation of Problem Statement and Requirements Document

(40 possible points)

·  Writing Task. The assignment clearly demonstrates that the writer understands the purpose of a problem statement and Requirements document and has met the assignment criteria.

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·  Audience. The assignment is reader-focused and provides enough specific information to convince the reader that a real, current, open-ended, ECE based technical need, lack, or problem has been defined. The writer has also assessed and anticipated reader’s questions and provides answers.

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·  Content/Reasoning. The assignment clearly, purposefully, and adequately defines the need, lack, or problem. Enough specific evidence is provided to justify and/or quantify the problem and to establish the significance of the problem. The background of the problem is clearly explained and the requirements are presented in a hierarchy. No irrelevant information, such as a SOLUTION, is included.

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·  Coherence/Organization. The assignment is logical, unified, and complete. The reader can readily and fully comprehend the purpose of the assignment (to define a problem and design requirements) as well as the supporting evidence, which justifies and/or quantifies the problem.

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·  Verbal Expression. The style and tone of the assignment are professional and match the purpose of the document, the audience’s needs and expectations, and the writer’s relationship with the audience. The language is clear and concise, and complete sentences, paragraphs and standard English are used effectively throughout the assignment.

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·  Visual Impression. A single-spaced and complete header (including the names of the authors, the recipients, the subject of the assignment and the date) appears above the problem statement is justified to the left margin.

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·  Mechanics. The language follows conventions in sentence structure, grammar, usage, mechanics and spelling. The clarity and credibility of the document are not negatively impacted by errors.

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