• Chapter 1 complete and approvedAll Chapter 1 sections drafted and advisor-approved.Blocking
• Chapter 2 complete and approvedLiterature synthesis and gap fully written.Blocking
• Chapter 3 complete and approvedMethodology, design approach and planning written.Blocking

• Cover page completeTitle, student, advisor, department, date.Blocking
• Abstract within word limit250 words or fewer.Blocking
• Lists of figures and tables generatedAuto-generated and page-accurate.

• All figures captioned and citedNumber, caption, source, in-text reference.Blocking
• All tables captioned and citedNumber, caption, source, in-text reference.Blocking
• All equations numbered with variables definedChapter-based numbering and symbol definitions.

• Every citation resolves to a referenceNo orphan citations or uncited references.Blocking
• Citation style applied consistentlySingle style across the document.

• Calculations checked and units consistentIndependent check recorded for each calculation.Blocking
• Governing codes and standards citedASCE 7, ACI 318, AASHTO, AISC as applicable.Blocking
• Drawings include title block and scaleEvery drawing labeled and referenced.

• Objectives map to methods and deliverablesNo orphan objectives or unused methods.Blocking

• Peer review completedAt least one structured peer review received.
• Advisor approval recordedAdvisor approval on the integrated document.Blocking
• All review comments resolvedNo open blocking comments.Blocking

• Presentation deck completeSlides built and reviewed.
• Practice session loggedAt least one timed rehearsal.

• Final PDF exported and proofreadPDF proof reviewed on screen.Blocking

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