Outcomes: Categories and Components


To view categories and components for each variant of the Method separately, see:

E-CURE Outcomes
EvaluateUR Outcomes
E-Compete Outcomes

View the outcome categories and components assessed in each variant of the EvaluateUR Method in the comparative table below. Note that ROV-specific outcomes evaluated in E-Compete only are not shown here.

Outcome Categories EvaluateUR and EvaluateUR-CURE Outcome Components Evaluate-Compete Outcome Components
Communication Uses and understands professional and discipline-specific language. Demonstrates ability to communicate the engineering process and vehicle design to a wide audience
This outcome component is not used in EvaluateUR/E-CURE. Effectively uses images, diagrams, and data to communicate designs and processes
Expresses ideas orally in an organized, clear, and concise manner. This outcome component is not used in E-Compete.
Writes clearly and concisely using correct grammar, spelling, syntax, and sentence structure
Creativity Shows ability to approach problems from different perspectives
Effectively connects multiple ideas/approaches
Uses information in ways that demonstrate intellectual resourcefulness. Demonstrates the ability to apply knowledge and skills in new and innovative ways
Entrepreneurship This outcome category is not used in EvaluateUR/E-CURE. Demonstrates the ability to apply skills in new and innovative ways to creative a product or service that meets customers' needs
Demonstrates an understanding of business operations and budget
Demonstrates the ability to manage a project
Ability to Deal with Obstacles Is not discouraged by unforeseen problems and perseveres when encountering challenges or setbacks
Shows flexibility and a willingness to take risks and try again
Trouble-shoots problems and searches for ways to do things more effectively. Demonstrates the ability to evaluate alternative designs and/or operational solutions
Autonomy Demonstrates an ability to work independently and identify when guidance is needed.
Accepts constructive criticism and uses feedback effectively.
Uses time well to ensure work gets accomplished.
Intellectual Development Recognizes that problems are often more complicated than they first appear.
Approaches problems with an understanding that there can be more than one right explanation or even none at all. Approaches vehicle design challenges with an understanding that there can be more than one acceptable solution.
Displays insight into the limits of their knowledge and an appreciation for what isn't known.
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Looks for the root causes of problems and develops or recognizes the most appropriate corrective actions.
Recognizes flaws, assumptions and missing elements in arguments This outcome component is not used in E-Compete.
Maintains a posture of open-minded skepticism when considering potential solutions to problems. Demonstrates the ability to evaluate alternative designs and/or operational solutions
Practice & Process of Inquiry Demonstrates ability to formulate questions and hypotheses within the discipline This outcome category is not used for E-Compete
Demonstrates ability to properly identify and/or generate reliable data.
Shows understanding of how knowledge is generated, validated and communicated within the discipline.
Nature of Disciplinary Knowledge Shows understanding of the criteria for determining what is valued as a contribution in the discipline. This outcome category is not used for E-Compete
Shows awareness of important contributions in the discipline and who was responsible for those contributions.
Reads and applies information obtained from professional journals and other sources.
Project Knowledge and Skills Displays knowledge of key facts and concepts. Displays an understanding of the engineering and scientific principles and practices relevant to vehicle design and operation
Displays a grasp of relevant methods and is clear about how these methods apply to the research project. Possesses the skills needed for vehicle design and operation
Demonstrates an appropriate mastery of skills needed to conduct the project. Demonstrates mastery of the skills required to compete successfully
Teamwork /Collaboration* Behaves with a high level of collegiality and treats others with respect
Shows ability to work effectively in a team
Willingly shares knowledge among team members and amongst other teams (as applicable)
Ethical Conduct Understands that altering or fabricating data is highly unethical. This outcome category is not used for E-Compete
Realizes that distorting or misstating research findings is unethical and may harm others who rely on your professional integrity.
Recognizes the imperative of giving credit to sources used in research and to those who may have provided helpful advice or assistance.