1 Saving Time, Tempers, and Tears: A Quantified Method of Assessment in Engineering Education

This research addresses a common question asked by engineering educators: “how can I grade the written part of the assignment? ” Because ABET guidelines and industry standards are requesting engineering graduates with improved communication and writing skills, it’s important to assess these areas competently and consistently. How to do this is another matter. Our research reports the findings of an innovative method of assessment integrated into multiple undergraduate engineering education courses