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Seniors ~ Solutions Paper

Your next paper, the Solutions to your Problem, requires that you evaluate at least two solutions using a set of at least two criteria.  Note that criteria are the basis for your comparison.

STEP ONE
Write a memo detailing the following:
  1. Your solutions -- brief description of each
  2. Your criteria -- explanation of your basis for comparison
Due ~ Wednesday, 9/24

STEP TWO
Write a three-five page essay, using the following as your outline:

I. Introduction -- Restate Problem, and introduce Solutions and Criteria
II. Solutions (define each of your solutions)
A. Solution One -- define with statistics, examples, etc.
B. Solution Two -- define with statistics, examples, etc.
III. Evaluation
A. Evaluation based on Criterion One -- explain why it's a good basis for comparison, then evaluate specifics of your solutions
B. Evaluation based on Criterion Two -- explain why it's a good basis for comparison, then evaluate specifics of your solutions
IV. Conclusion -- State your conclusion based on the evidence presented

Remember that the purpose for this paper is to recommend the best solution (or combination).

Due ~ Monday 9/29

NEXT UP
As stated in class, I'll look at this paper along with your others, and return them all with comments. Then, after discussing design, you will edit and revise the three papers into one cohesive, comprehensive report.

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