Reader Response: Problem Solving

 

 

  1. What is the anecdote in the first paragraph about?

 

  1. Is the problem clearly defined and limited in scope?

 

  1. Are the criteria clearly established? What are they? Are they reasonable and adequate?

 

  1. Are different alternatives for solving the problem identified and described? Are they reasonable? List them.

 

  1. Is one particular alternative recommended? Which one? Is it clear why this is the best solution?

 

  1. Is the conclusion effective? Does it flow logically from the discussion of alternatives? What recommendation does the conclusion offer?

 

  1. Have transitions been used effectively in the paragraphs of the document? Name some of the transitional words and phrases that have been used.

 

  1. What is the best feature of this proposal?

 

  1. What part of the proposal needs work?

 

  1. Make one recommendation for improving this proposal.