Prelab, Graded by Faculty in Charge
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Total Basis (15 Points)

Identification of key input parameters through sensitivity analyses (3 Points)

Merit of proposed cure cycle (4 Points)

Merit of proposed experimental plan (6 Points)

Laboratory Schedule and distribution of responsibilities (2 Points)



Data Report #1, Graded by TA
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Total Basis (10 Points)

Presentation of sensitivity analyses (2 Points)
	Show understanding of parameter effects within simulation
	Information consolidated to reasonable level

Treatment of experimental data (4 Points)
	Includes good error analysis

Presentation of Figures, Tables, and Schematics (4 Points)
	Clear and consise
	Figures well labeled (with units)



Interim Lab Memorandum, Graded by Faculty in Charge
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Total Basis (5 Points)

A one page memorandum to the Faculty in Charge (cc'd to the TA) outlining 
what was learned during the first experiment and how that information will
be used during the implementation of the second experiment.



Data Report #2, Graded by TA
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Total Basis (15 Points)
 
Treatment of experimental data (5 Points)
        Includes good error analysis

Value of comparison between experimental runs (3 Points)
	A short description comparing the observed differences between runs
 
Presentation of Figures, Tables, and Schematics (5 Points)
        Clear and consise
        Figures well labeled (with units)

Quality of the Outline of the Final Report (2 Points)
        Include all sections, showing progression
 
 

In-Lab Performance, Graded by TA
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Total Basis (20 Points)

Each experiment (10 Points)
	Preparation for the experiment
	How well the experiment was performed
        Safety Concerns



Final Report, Graded by Faculty in Charge
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Total Basis (35 Points, not itemized)

Abstract
	Concise and quantitative summary of important results
	and recommendations.  

Experimental Methods
	Value of the document as resource for other workers

Results 
	Quality of data
	Selectivity and clarity of key results
	Summary of key design parameters

Discussion
	Quality of the analyses, interpretation, and evaluation of
	key features of the design of cure cycles
	Value of the assessment of the limitations of the various
	models and assumptions employed in the cure simulation

Conclusions and Recommendations 
	Quality of the arguments used to justify proposed cure cycle
	Value of new data and observations

Organization
	Clarity and flow of the document
	Appropriate use of section headings and appendices

Figures and Tables 
	Quality and value of data presentations in the form of 
	plots and tables
	Appropriate use of schematics

Documentation 
	Quality of writing and proofreading
	Value of the document as a resource to other workers