Final Report
What is a Final Report?
The final report is a summary of the entire design
process, demonstration and testing, scientific and technical analysis,
team management, and other important technical infomation about
the design project.
Final Report Content is as follows:
Overall
- Well-organized into logical, separate report
sections
- Uses a clear system of highlighted headings
to identify sections
- Clear and concise
- Includes a Table of Contents which reference
the sections
Content
- Begins with a clear introductory section
- Thoroughly reviews the methods by which the
product was developed
- Documents the results of the test trials
- Discusses and analyzes the product's performance,
indicating strengths and weaknesses and comparing expected results
to actual results
- Includes any conclusions or implications drawn
from the work
Graphics
- 3-view construction sketches of your vehicle,
as well as an isometric drawing
- A scaled drawing which shows the layout of the
foam core board components on the original rectangular sheet
- Must be titled and labeled (e.g. Figure 1: Orthographic
Views)
- Must be referenced in the text and explained
as needed
Why is the Final Report Important?
The Final Report is worth 40% of the project grade.
It is important accurately document the entire design process as
well as the analysis of the final project because it gives a clear
understanding to the reader of the steps taken to reach a final
product.
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