| Criteria | Exemplary | Satisfactory | Needs Improvement | Score |
| 4-5 | 2-3 | 0-1 | |
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| Introduction |
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The problem's motivation and context are clearly stated. The general
algorithm and process is clearly but concisely described.
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The problem motivation, context, or algorithmic process are somehow
incomplete.
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The document fails to introduce the problem and algorithm.
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| Accomplishments |
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The goals met so far are clearly described and related to the original
proposal.
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Current accomplishments are described with some details missing and
vaguely related to the proposal.
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Accomplishments are absent, unclear, or unrelated the proposal.
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| Key Challenges |
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The key challenges involved in current accomplishments are clearly
described.
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Some of the key challenges involved are described or are somewhat
unclear.
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Key challenges are omitted.
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| Effort |
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Second milestone has been passed and excellent progress is demonstrated.
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Some progress has been made, but the second milestone remains incomplete.
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Little progress is demonstrated.
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| Learning Goals / Current Roadblocks |
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Current learning goals or areas in need of assistance are anticipated
and clearly articulated.
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Some unknowns and areas of assistance are mentioned.
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No learning goals or assistance needs are documented.
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| Next Steps |
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Explicit plans and timelines for the next two weeks are clearly outlined
along with algorithmic methods to be implemented and evaluations to
be performed.
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Some plans are stated, but without specific timelines, algorithms,
or evaluations.
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Plans for the remaining steps are vague, incoherent, or absent.
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| Writing Mechanics |
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The document is free of errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Passive voice is used sparingly.
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The document has a few spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors.
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The document has many spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors.
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| Organization |
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Section headings and topic sentences are used, allowing the reader
to follow the discussion and find any specific topic.
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The document has some organizational signposts, is somewhat easy to
follow, and most specific topics can be found easily.
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The document lacks macro- and paragraph-level organizational clarity
and is difficult to follow.
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| Clarity/Concision/Professionalism |
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Writing is clear and unambiguous. Details are included without excessive
wordiness. The product is professional and without slang.
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Writing is mostly clear and unambiguous, with occasional instances
of unclear or awkward writing.
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Writing is unclear, ambiguous, or wordy to the point of distraction.
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| Total | | | | |
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