Capstone Project
Introduction Discusses the Concept of Sustainability and Summarizes the Key Details and Background information Pertaining to the Proposed Community
Total: 0.50
Distinguished - Thoroughly discusses the concept of sustainability and summarizes the key details and background information pertaining to the proposed community
Describes the Impact of the Community on Land use, Wildlife, Wilderness areas, and Wetlands and Designs a Plan for Preservation that Ensures Sustainability and Limits the Community’s Impact on Climate Change and Ecosystems
Total: 1.75
Distinguished - Thoroughly describes the impacts of the proposed community on land use, wildlife, wilderness and wetlands. Designs a detailed plan for preservation which maximizes environmental sustainability and mitigates the community’s impact on climate change.
Describes Laws or Regulations that Govern Land Use, Wildlife, Wilderness, and Wetland Destruction and Note if an EIS is Necessary for Any of the Land Alteration Plans
Total: 1.75
Distinguished - Thoroughly describes the laws and regulations that govern land use, wildlife, wilderness, and wetland destruction and comprehensively explains the specific factors that determine if an Environmental Impact Study (EIS) is required for this project based on the proposed alterations to the land where the proposed community will be located.
Discusses the Economic Impacts of any Plans to Reduce the Proposed Community’s Impact on Land Use, Wildlife, Wilderness Areas, and Wetlands
Total: 1.75
Distinguished - Thoroughly discusses the economic impacts of any plans to reduce the proposed community’s impact on land use, wildlife, wilderness areas, and wetlands.
Discusses the Ethical Implications of Any Plans to Reduce the Proposed Community’s Impact on Land Use, Wildlife, Wilderness Areas, and Wetlands
Total: 1.75
Distinguished - Thoroughly discusses the ethical implications of any plans to reduce the proposed community’s impact on land use, wildlife, wilderness areas, and wetlands.
Discusses the Source of Water for the Community and Designs a Plan for Wastewater Treatment that Ensures Sustainability and Limits the Community’s Impact on Climate Change
Total: 1.75
Distinguished - Thoroughly discusses any and all sources of water for the community and includes a detailed plan for wastewater treatment that ensures sustainability and limits the community’s impact on climate change.
Discusses Laws and Regulations that Govern Water Use or Wastewater Treatment and address if an EIS is Necessary for any of the Water Plans
Total: 1.75
Distinguished - Thoroughly discusses the laws and regulations governing water use and wastewater management in the proposed location of the community and comprehensively addresses the specific factors that determine if an Environmental Impact Study (EIS) is required for this project based on the proposed sources of water and methods of wastewater management where the proposed community will be located.
Discusses the Economics Surrounding the Water Usage and Wastewater and Stormwater Management and Treatment Plans
Total: 1.75
Distinguished - Thoroughly discusses the economic impacts of any water sourcing and treatment plans as well as wastewater and stormwater management plans.
Discusses the Ethical Implications Surrounding Water Usage and Wastewater and Stormwater Management and Treatment Plans
Total: 1.75
Distinguished - Thoroughly discusses the ethical implications of any water sourcing and treatment plans as well as wastewater and stormwater management plans.
Discusses a Plan for Solid and Hazardous Waste Management and Recycling that Ensures Sustainability and limits the Community’s Impact on Climate Change
Total: 1.75
Distinguished - Thoroughly discusses a plan for solid and hazardous waste management and recycling that ensures sustainability and limits the community’s impact on climate change. The discussion is clearly supported with scholarly sources.
Discusses Laws or Regulations that Govern Solid and Hazardous Waste Treatment and Addresses if an EIS is Necessary for any of the Waste Plans
Total: 1.75
Distinguished - Thoroughly discusses the laws and regulations that govern solid and hazardous waste management and treatment in the proposed location of the community and comprehensively addresses the specific factors that determine if an Environmental Impact Study (EIS) is required for this project based on the proposed methods of solid and hazardous waste management where the proposed community will be located.
Discusses the Economics Surrounding the Solid and Hazardous Waste and Recycling Treatment Plans
Total: 1.75
Distinguished - Thoroughly discusses the economic impacts of the proposed solid and hazardous waste treatment and recycling plans for the community.
Discusses the Ethical Implications Surrounding the Solid and Hazardous Waste and Recycling Treatment Plans
Total: 1.75
Distinguished - Thoroughly discusses the ethical implications of the proposed plans for managing solid waste, hazardous waste, and recycling.
Discusses a Plan for Energy Production and Pollution Minimization that Ensures Sustainability and Limits the Community’s Impact on Climate Change
Total: 1.75
Distinguished - Thoroughly discusses a plan for energy production and pollution minimization that ensures sustainability and limits the community’s impact on climate change. The discussion is clearly supported with scholarly sources.
Discusses the Laws and Regulations that Govern Energy Production and Air Pollution and Note if an EIS is Necessary for any of the Energy Generation or Air Pollution Treatment Plans
Total: 1.75
Distinguished - Thoroughly discusses the laws and regulations that govern energy production and air pollution in the proposed location of the community and comprehensively addresses the specific factors that determine if an Environmental Impact Study (EIS) is required for this project based on the proposed methods of energy generation where the community will be located.
Discusses the Economics Surrounding the Proposed Energy Production and Air Pollution Mitigation Plans for the Community
Total: 1.75
Distinguished - Thoroughly discusses the economic impacts of the proposed energy production and air pollution mitigation plans for the community.
Discusses the Ethical Implications Surrounding the Energy Production and Air Pollution Mitigation Plans for the Community
Total: 1.75
Distinguished - Thoroughly discusses the ethical implications of the proposed plans for energy production and air pollution mitigation.
Conclusion summarizes the Community Plan and Addresses the Importance of Sustainability as a Key Component of the Community Planning and Development Process
Total: 0.50
Distinguished - Conclusion thoroughly summarizes the key components of the community plan and the importance of sustainability throughout the planning and development process.
Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics
Total: 1.00
Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors, and is very easy to understand.
Source Requirement
Total: 4.00
Distinguished - Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.
Page Requirement
Total: 0.50
Distinguished - The paper meets the specific page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.
APA Formatting
Total: 0.50
Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.