The paper is extensive in its discussions of physical issues involved in the object.
The paper frequently discusses physical issues involved in the object.
The paper discusses physical issues involved in the object.
The paper occasionally discusses physical issues involved in the object.
The paper rarely discusses physical issues involved in the object.
The paper never discusses physical issues involved in the object.
Well structured so that the reader has a good sense of where the paper is heading.
Well written so that the paper is pleasant to read.
Nicely packaged, enhancing the content without wasting words.
Well thought out so that it appears complete and thorough.
Too much description (a small amount is fine).
Too much historical perspective (a small amount is fine).
Too much packaging (packaging is the condiment, not the meal).
Too little attention to physics and physical issues of how the object works.
Mistakes in the application or understanding of physical principles.
Vague in the application of physical principles to the object.
Too short (content substantially less than 5 pages).
Too long (paper, excluding figures, substantially more than 5 pages).
Mistakes in grammar and/or spelling significantly detract from the paper.
Poorly written, making it difficult to read.
The paper fails to give the reader a clear overall picture of what is being discussed.
The paper has little or no structure and rambles.
Submitted ______ days late, reducing the final grade by ______ increments.
A+ An extensive, accurate, and comprehensive explanation of the physical principles that make the object work, nicely packaged in an unusually readable paper.
A A good, accurate, and comprehensive explanation of the physical principles that make the object work. Well structured and with very few flaws.
A- A good, accurate, and fairly thorough explanation of the physical principles that make the object work. Well structured and with few flaws.
B+ An accurate explanation of most of the physical principles that make the object work. Only minor flaws.
B A fairly accurate explanation of many of the physical principles that make the object work. Only minor flaws.
B- A fairly accurate explanation of some of the physical principles that make the object work. The paper includes some significant flaws.
C+ An adequate explanation of a few of the physical principles that make the object work. The paper includes some significant flaws.
C The paper largely avoids explaining the physical principles that make the object work and includes some significant flaws in any such attempts.
C- A paper that completely avoids explaining the physical principles that make the object work and is significantly flawed in general.
D A paper that completely avoids explaining the physical principles that make the object work and is extensively flawed in general.