Critical Thinking Class
Problem Solving Project Portfolio Grading Sheet
1. Title and Author
2. Introduction Possible Earned
a. Description of Problem 4 \\\\\ b. How does problem affect your life? 4 \\\\\ c. Do other people have this problem? 4 \\\\\ d. Importance and/or Background information 4 \\\\\ e. Writing/ clarity 4 \\\\\ Total: 20 \\\_
3. Creative Thinking and Analogies
a. Defines 1 creative thinking tool 4 \\\\\ b. Explains how the tool was used/ sketch 4 \\\\\ c. Defines an argument by analogy 4 \\\\\ d. Explains problem using arg. By analogy 4 \\\\\ e. Writing/ Clarity 4 \\\\\ Total: 20 \\\\\
4. Research
a. Possible causes of your problem 4 \\\\\ b. Analysis related to your project 4 \\\\\ c. Do other people have this problem? 4 \\\\\ d. Sources/ citations (if appropriate) 4 \\\\\ e. Writing/ clarity 4 \\\\\ Total: 20 \ \\_
5. Solution and Anticipate Objections
a. What did you do to solve your problem? 5 \\\\\ b. Possible objections/ weaknesses with your solution 5 \\\\\ c. Explanation of why your solution is the best 5 \\\\\ d. Writing/ Grammar 5 \\\\\ Total: 20 \\\\_
6. Personal Reflections
a. What did you learn? 5 \\\\\ b. How did you engage with the public? 5 \\\\\ c. Your honest reflections 5 \\\\\ d. Writing/Grammar 5 \\\\\