Solution Analysis & Proposal

Overview

The Solution Analysis & Proposal will analyze available solution strategies and propose the sustainability solution(s) that you think will best address the sustainability problem that is the focus of your final project.

Instructions

Analyze available solution strategies and propose the sustainability solution(s) that you think will best address the sustainability problem you described in your Problem Analysis. Use evidence to support your assertions. This should be 3-4 pages (excluding References).

1. Proposal of Solutions/Strategies: Introduce the problem and briefly summarize the available solution strategies. Propose the solution strategy or strategies that you think will best solve the problem.
2. Affect of Solutions: Describe how your proposed solution(s) affects the components of the problem-analysis model (from the problem analysis assignment), especially adverse effects, stakeholders, causes, and drivers. Use evidence to support your assertions.
3. Evaluation: Evaluate your proposed solution(s) on the following dimensions: social, ecological, cultural, and technological. Which aspects do the solution(s) address? Aspects they cannot address? Explain and justify your responses.
   • Be critical of the solution(s) you propose.  Why did you chose this/these solution(s)? What are they accomplishing? And what are their areas of weakness? Keep in mind that no solution is “perfect.”
4. Trade-offs: Identify the trade-offs that may exist in implementing the solution(s). While the solution(s) is aspirational, make sure it is realistic and can be implemented.

References: APA Citation Style with at least six external, authoritative (e.g., peer-reviewed) sources, and four class sources.

• • You may include newspaper or internet articles and interviews for descriptions of solutions in use, but try to use academic (peer-reviewed) sources whenever possible.

Resources

• Writing and Citation Resources
• Turnitin Information

Rubric

“Solution Analysis & Proposal” Rubric

“Solution Analysis & Proposal” Rubric

Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePage Count	10.0 pts High Performance Student submits 3-4 pages. 5.0 pts Intermediate Performance Students submits less than three pages. OR Student submits more than four pages.	10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProposal of Solution/Strategies	10.0 to >8.0 pts High Performance Student provides a brief, but thorough summary of the problem and available solution strategies. Student clearly advances which of the solution strategies they propose to help solve the problem. 8.0 to >0.0 pts Intermediate Performance Student touches on the problem and solution strategies, but the summary may be superficial and/or light on content. It may be unclear which of the solution strategies the student is advancing to help solve the problem. 0.0 pts Low Performance Student does not summarize the problem or propose any solutions/strategies.	10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAffects of Solutions	15.0 to >12.0 pts High Performance Student substantively addresses the affects of solutions on adverse effects, stakeholders, causes, and drivers of their selected problem. Discussion is detailed, supported with examples, and noted for creative connections to selected sources to highlight salient points. 12.0 to >0.0 pts Intermediate Performance Student superficially addresses the affects of solutions on adverse effects, stakeholders, causes, and drivers of their selected problem. OR, Student addresses some, but not all, of the requested areas. Discussion applies some detail, and uses a few examples, but support could be strengthened. 0.0 pts Low Performance Student does not address the affects of solutions.	15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvaluation of Solutions	20.0 to >16.0 pts High Performance Student shows evidence of both critical thinking and thoughtful critique in the evaluation of their proposed solutions. Evaluation occurs across social, ecological, cultural, and technical spheres. Discussion is logical and insightful, with reasoning well justified and supported. 16.0 to >0.0 pts Intermediate Performance Student does evaluate proposed solutions, but there may be little evidence of deep critical thinking. Critique remains surface-level, or “obvious.” Student may not evaluate across all the four requested spheres. Discussion is adequate and applies some detail, but could be strengthened. 0.0 pts Low Performance Student does not evaluate proposed solutions.	20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTrade-offs	15.0 to >12.0 pts High Performance Student identifies a variety of trade-offs that may exist in implementing their proposed solutions. Discussion is noted for depth of analysis and creative thinking/extrapolation. 12.0 to >0.0 pts Intermediate Performance Student identifies some trade-offs that may exist in implementing their proposed solutions, but the discussion may be superficial. There is little evidence of creative thinking/extrapolation or deep analysis . 0.0 pts Low Performance Student does not discuss the trade-offs of their proposed solutions.	15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSources	10.0 to >8.0 pts High Performance Student synthesized and cited many sources (at least six external, authoritative sources and four class sources), making complex, clear and creative connections to materials to justify and support discussion. 8.0 to >0.0 pts Intermediate Performance Student synthesized and cited less than the requested number of sources (six external sources and four class sources). 0.0 pts Low Performance Student does not use any external academic sources or class sources.	10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Citations	10.0 to >8.0 pts High Performance Student provides proper citations for most all sources used. Student also provides a complete ‘Reference’ list at the end of their submission. 8.0 to >0.0 pts Intermediate Performance Student provides few in-text citations for sources used OR improper citations noted throughout post. ‘Reference’ list missing, incomplete, or noted with many errors. 0.0 pts Low Performance Student provides no citations.	10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar, Spelling, Punctuation	10.0 to >8.0 pts High Performance Minimal, if any errors, in grammar, spelling, and punctuation throughout reflection. Errors do not unduly inhibit communication of the student’s message. 8.0 to >0 pts Intermediate Performance Many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation problems noted. These errors are overly distracting to the communication of the student’s message.	10.0 pts
Total Points:  100.0

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