Outcomes: Categories and Components

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View the outcome categories and components assessed in each variant of the EvaluateUR Method in the table below.

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

EvaluateUR Outcomes
E-CURE Outcomes
E-Compete Outcomes
E-Internship Outcomes
For competition-specific outcomes see MATE ROV Competitions or Baja SAE Competitions

Outcome Categories EvaluateUR and EvaluateUR-CURE Outcome Components
Communication Uses and understands professional and discipline-specific language.
Expresses ideas orally in an organized, clear, and concise manner.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Maintains a posture of open-minded skepticism when considering potential solutions to problems.
Practice & Process of Inquiry Demonstrates ability to formulate questions and hypotheses within the discipline.
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.
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 a grasp of relevant methods and is clear about how these methods apply to the research project.
Demonstrates an appropriate mastery of skills needed to conduct the project.
Ethical Conduct Understands that altering or fabricating data is highly unethical.
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.
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).

*Teamwork/ Collaboration is evaluated as part of E-CURE and E-Compete but is not included in EvaluateUR.

 


 

Outcome Categories Evaluate-Compete Outcome Components
Communication Demonstrates the ability to communicate the engineering process and vehicle design to a wide audience.
Effectively uses images, diagrams, and data to communicate designs and processes.
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.
Demonstrates the ability to apply knowledge and skills in new and innovative ways.
Entrepreneurship 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.
Autonomy Demonstrates an ability to work independently and identify when guidance is needed.
Accepts constructive criticism and uses feedback effectively.
Shows flexibility and a willingness to take risks and try again in the event of failure.
Ability to Deal with Obstacles Is not discouraged by setbacks or unforeseen events and perseveres when challenges are encountered.
Shows flexibility and a willingness to take risks and try again.
Demonstrates ability to quickly improvise and implement a solution to fix a design or equipment problem.
Intellectual Development Recognizes that problems are often more complicated than they first appear.
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 Maintains a posture of open-minded skepticism when considering potential solutions to design and operational challenges.
Looks for the root causes of problems and develops or recognizes the most appropriate corrective actions.
Demonstrates the ability to evaluate alternative designs and/or operational solutions.
Project Knowledge and Skills Displays an understanding of the engineering and scientific principles and practices relevant to vehicle design and operation.
Possesses the skills needed for vehicle design and operation.
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).

 


 

Outcome Categories EvaluateUR-Internship Outcome Components
Communication Uses professional and discipline-specific language to convey information accurately.
Expresses ideas orally in an organized, clear, concise, and professional manner.
Writes clearly and concisely using correct grammar, spelling, syntax, and sentence structure.
Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate visually (e.g., presentation slides).
Ability to Deal with Obstacles Not discouraged by setbacks or unforeseen events and perseveres when challenges are encountered.
Shows flexibility and willingness to take risks and try again in response to changing needs.
Trouble-shoots problems and searches for ways to do things more effectively.
Identifies when guidance and/or collaboration is needed and seeks it out.
Autonomy and Organizational Skills Demonstrates an ability to be self-sufficient and work independently.
Displays a willingness to accept ideas, suggestions, and constructive feedback in a positive manner.
Uses time and resources effectively to ensure work gets accomplished.
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Maintains a posture of open-minded skepticism when considering potential solutions to problems.
Demonstrates ability to identify an issue/problem, consider possible cause(s), evaluate possible options and implementing selected option.
Recognizes flaws, assumptions and missing elements in arguments.
Project Knowledge and Skills Displays knowledge of key facts and concepts.
Displays a grasp of relevant methods and is clear about how these methods apply to the work.
Demonstrates an appropriate mastery of skills needed to conduct the project.
Creativity Shows ability to approach problems from different perspectives.
Uses information in ways that demonstrate intellectual resourcefulness.
Effectively connects multiple ideas/approaches.
Project Management Demonstrates ability to identify and apply strategies for organizing, staying on track, and accomplishing tasks in a timely fashion without needing to be reminded.
Ability to take action and make decisions without need to be told (when appropriate).
Willingness to take on new and/or expanded responsibilities (if appropriate).
Ethical Conduct and Integrity Recognizes situations that that might raise ethical questions. This might include: use of AI, respecting intellectual property, respecting data privacy, witnessing misconduct by others, or anything else that you believe raises ethical issues.
Seeks out information to better understand the context of ethical issues and how to apply the professional ethical standards relevant to their work environment.
Exhibits confidence in making ethical decisions that align with professional standards.
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 with others.
Displays ability to interact effectively with others (e.g., by recognizing and respecting that others might approach problem solving in different ways).
Shows ability to resolve conflicts (if applicable).
Professional Behavior Recognizes importance of punctuality in meeting the work schedule and attendance at meetings.
Demonstrates an awareness of appropriate level of dress.
Practices accepted behaviors for interacting with others (for example, addressing others using preferred titles).
Career Awareness Recognizes the value of the internship as it relates to employment opportunities.
Seeks advice from others about career pathways.
Demonstrates ability to clarify career objectives from participating in internship.
Works toward developing a professional network including use of social media tools (e.g. LinkedIn) and engagement with professional associations.