FOR TIM.WRITERS

Unit 4 Individual Project Grading Criteria Maximum Points Introduction includes a 1 -2 sentence discussion defining municipal solid waste 5/5 Introduction includes a 1 -2 sentence discussion on the history of MSW, focused on pre - industrialization (before 1850). 5/5 Introduction includes a 1 -2 sentence discussion on why MSW management needed to change, including specific examples such as disease outbreaks or environmental impacts 5/5 Body defines an open dump and associated environmental problems in at least paragraph 15/15 Body defines an early landfill and specifically addresses leachate, methane, incomplete decomposition, and settling in at least paragraph. When discussing the environmental problems, student must do more than simply state “leachate is a problem” for example. 15/15 Body defines a modern landfill and associated environmental protections/pollution preventatives in at least paragraph. This paragraph should address the specific environment al problems discussed under early landfills as much as possible. 15/15 Body discusses one of the 4 landfills identified, including innovative approaches to waste management and environmental protections in at least paragraph. Paragraph should state how the landfill is working to be more productive and reduce its environmental impact. 15/15 Conclusion is at least 1 paragraph in length and specifically addresses what student learned from the assignment 10/10 Cites sources using APA format both in -text and in a references page. 5/5 Uses proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar to write clearly and effectively. 10/10 Total: 100/100 Submission is 1 -3 days late -10 Submission is 4 -5 days late -15 Submission is 6 -7 days late -20