Outcomes: Categories and Components

View the outcome categories and components assessed in each variant of the EvaluateUR Method in the table below. Jump down to view general E-Compete Outcomes. 

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

E-CURE Outcomes
EvaluateUR Outcomes
E-Compete 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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).
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.