For your final report, you will work with your teammates in completing the LCA study. All phases of the analysis should be included
Objectives
Reassess goal for an LCA
Reassess the scope of the study
Provide final estimates of material and energy flows for the study
Complete the Life Cycle Inventory Analysis
Provide an interpretation to the LCA results
Directions and Resources
Please refer to Modules 2 and 3 for detailed instructions and resources on how to prepare a complete LCA. In brief, you need to complete:
Phase 1. A goal (note: incorporate instructor feedback from midterm-report and any other changes to the goal of the study)
Phase 1. A scope (note: incorporate instructor feedback from midterm-report and any other changes to the scope of the study)
Phase 2. A Life Cycle Inventory (note: incorporate instructor feedback from midterm-report and any other changes to the LCI)
Phase 3. A Life Cycle Inventory Analysis (this includes selection of indicators, etc.)
Phase 4. An interpretation of the study.
Note:Please make sure everyone in the team has clear assignments and that you meet regularly to discuss your project.
Assessment
A detailed rubric is provided in this assignment in the table below.
Academic Integrity
Collaborating, and completing the assignment with others, is expected. However, please make sure that you are contributing your fair share to the study.
Copying or reusing previous work isnotpermitted.
Copying literature LCA information is not permitted, but it is expected that you refer to prior work and use it as a resource.
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Uses accurate calculations, data, or reasoning to estimate inputs and outputs to the different stages of the LCA. Identifies facts and relevant info correctly.
Uses logical calculations, data, or reasoning to estimate inputs and outputs to the different stages of the LCA. Identifies facts and relevant info correctly.
Uses superficial estimates, data, or reasoning to estimate inputs and outputs to the different stages of the LCA. Shows some confusion regarding calculations, data, or info.
Makes unexplained, unsupported, or unreasonable estimates, to estimate inputs and outputs to the different stages of the LCA; makes multiple errors in calculations or in selecting relevant data and info.
Insightfully interprets LCI and LCIA; identifies obvious as well as hidden assumptions, establishes credibility of sources, avoids fallacies in reasoning; distinguishes appropriate arguments from extraneous elements; provides sufficient logical support, compares to others’ and evaluates them. Their study recognizes missing info; correctly identifies potential recommendations and limitations.
Accurately interprets LCI and LCIA; identifies obvious as well as hidden assumptions, establishes credibility of sources, avoids fallacies in reasoning; distinguishes appropriate arguments from extraneous elements; provides sufficient logical support, compares to others’, and evaluates them. Recognizes missing info; identifies potential recommendations and limitations.
Makes some errors in LCI and LCIA interpretation; makes arguments using weak evidence; provides superficial support for conclusions or recommendations; shallow comparisons to other’s results.
Interprets LCI and LCIA incorrectly. Supports conclusions or recommendations without evidence or logic; uses data, info or evidence skewed by invalid assumptions; uses poor sources of info; uses fallacious arguments; Identifies some assumptions; does not consider other’s results.
Polished and professionally written. Outstanding organization, labelling of visuals (charts, graphs, etc.) and use of headings/subheadings makes it easy to scan for specific information; all phases of the LCA are present.
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