Writing a Complex System In this exercise, you will write a short (2–3 page) paper discussing your systems diagram as you transition from having a purely schematic diagram to having one that includes quantitative components. Be sure to describe the quantitative values and trends that you have investigated and/or predicted. Your paper should directly discuss the following five questions, integrating them into a coherent narrative description of the model rather than answering them one by one: The components of the model. The connections between components of the model. You should use correct terminology throughout your discussion. The of your model, especially the quantitative aspects, which you feel most secure about (i.e. which do a good job of representing what they are trying to represent). The of The Carbon Cycle which you feel least secure about (i.e. which do a poor job of representing what you are trying to represent or which you do not fully understand). At least five specific areas should be identified in this section. The type of knowledge you believe would be necessary to gain to be able to improve the areas of the model you are least secure about, and some thoughts about who generates this type of knowledge (i.e. geologist, chemist, political scientist, etc.). The following grading rubric will help you to know what is expected in your answers to the questions outlined above. In addition to the narrative that you write, please assess your own work against the rubric given below. In a sentence or two, explain how you would rate your work in each of the five categories described. Is your paper in the Work,” or category, and “Needs “Acceptable,” “Exemplary” why? You must provide evidence for your ratings! Characterization of Answer: CATEGORY Needs Work Acceptable Exemplary The components of the Discussion describes only a Discussion describes related Discussion describes related diagram. partial list of the items items illustrating a items illustrating a complex included. straightforward system. system, including multiple inputs/outputs, feedbacks, etc. The connections between Discussion is unclear or Most parts of the discussion All of the discussion components of the diagram. terminology is used are clear, and the are clear and the incorrectly. Connections are terminology is largely used terminology is used in the missed or descriptions correctly. Connections appropriate manner. contain errors. described are correct. Connections are correct and comprehensive. Characterization of Answer: CATEGORY Needs Work Acceptable Exemplary
Writing a Complex System In this exercise, you will write a short (2–3 page) paper discussing your systems diagram as you transition from having a purely schematic diagram to having one that includes quantitative components. Be sure to describe the quantitative values and trends that you have investigated and/or predicted. Your paper should directly discuss the following five questions, integrating them into a coherent narrative description of the model rather than answering them one by one: The components of the model. The connections between components of the model. You should use correct terminology throughout your discussion. The of your model, especially the quantitative aspects, which you feel most secure about (i.e. which do a good job of representing what they are trying to represent). The of The Carbon Cycle which you feel least secure about (i.e. which do a poor job of representing what you are trying to represent or which you do not fully understand). At least five specific areas should be identified in this section. The type of knowledge you believe would be necessary to gain to be able to improve the areas of the model you are least secure about, and some thoughts about who generates this type of knowledge (i.e. geologist, chemist, political scientist, etc.). The following grading rubric will help you to know what is expected in your answers to the questions outlined above. In addition to the narrative that you write, please assess your own work against the rubric given below. In a sentence or two, explain how you would rate your work in each of the five categories described. Is your paper in the “Needs Work,” “Acceptable,” or “Exemplary” category, and why? You must provide evidence for your ratings! Characterization of Answer: CATEGORY Needs Work Acceptable Exemplary The components of the diagram. Discussion describes only a partial list of the items included. Discussion describes related items illustrating a straightforward system. Discussion describes related items illustrating a complex system, including multiple inputs/outputs, feedbacks, etc. The connections between components of the diagram. Discussion is unclear or terminology is used incorrectly. Connections are missed or descriptions contain errors. Most parts of the discussion are clear, and the terminology is largely used correctly. Connections described are correct. All of the discussion are clear and the terminology is used in the appropriate manner. Connections are correct and comprehensive. Characterization of Answer: CATEGORY Needs Work Acceptable Exemplary
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