Needs improvement.
2 pts
Below expectations.
3 pts
Meets expectations.
4 pts
Above expectations.
4.5 pts
Provides general categories of relevant policy approaches.
Describes potential solutions in terms of specific policy actions.
Systematically compares alternatives
Considers policy impacts beyond original problem situation
Financial, legal, political, and other constraints on solving the problem
Systematic comparison in terms of political feasibility
Uses and cites source material appropriately.
Includes necessary supporting tables and figures.
Incorporates feedback from Stage 1
Summarizes key points.