β Project Reviews

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Introduction

There are opportunities for 4 Major Project Reviews throughout the EDD Course.

  • Project Proposal (End of Research)
  • Preliminary Design Review (End of Design)
  • Critical Design Review (Prototyping)
  • Final Presentation

At each review, you may be asked by your instructor to submit you work for review through one or a combination of the following deliverables for a grade.

  • Written Report (Engineering Notebook, Word Document)
  • Oral Presentation (Technical Presentation w/PowerPoint or visual aid)
  • Electronic Portfolio (Innovation Portal)

An effective presentation is a critical step in the design process. It must clearly state the main points and precise. A review culminates with evaluation and feedback from a review panel. All presentation components should reflect preparation, anticipation, and organization and be delivered with accuracy, brevity, and clarity.

A Written Report should: 

  • Describe the design and the design process thoroughly.
  • Document with technical accuracy the facts, data, results, and references used and collected.
  • Use a standardized format for composing research papers following established written language mechanics.
  • Be presented prior to the oral presentation.

An Oral Presentation should:

  • Communicate all necessary project details in a clear, concise manner.
  • Demonstrate confidence and enthusiasm to command the attention of the audience.
  • Conclude with a strong summary that restates important points and reinforces what the audience has learned.

Visual Aids should be:

  • Relevant and should clearly convey the desired information.
  • Accurate 3D representation in the form of a mockup, prototype, or 3D solid model to enhance and support the presentation.

The Review of Presentation and Report should include an:

  • Opportunity to present before an audience including the class, the teacher, a panel of experts, members of advisory committee, parents, other teachers, administration, and members of the media (final presentation).
  • Audiences that will serve to review, validate, and provide feedback to address the technical accuracy and relevancy of the presentation.
  • Assessment of the written reports, oral presentation, and visual aids using rubrics provided in the curriculum.