ENGR 100W LAB ASSIGNMENT Dr Thalia Anagnos Objectives of Assignment Compose a persuasive memo arguing for or against a future dominated by electric cars Use the correct format for a memo Write paragraphs that each develop an idea and use a topic sentence to introduce that idea Compile information from multiple sources and create an organized argument Cite Sources and use quotes correctly Background Last week Ed Taylor from Coulomb Technologies discussed the ChargePoint Network of charging stations used for charging plug in electric vehicles EVs While Mr Taylor proposed a promising model for supporting electric vehicles he also discussed many of the same challenges plaguing EVs that Rob Bearman from Better Place presented In addition he discussed some technical challenges that we had not heard about in previous talks The question remains will the electric car rule your future Assignment Read the article Will Electric Cars Rule the Future and write a persuasive memo arguing for or against a future ruled by electric vehicles Refer to your notes from Mr Taylor s and Mr Bearman s presentations Mr Taylor s presentation is posted on the ENGR 100W website Draw from the other resources on this topic you have read already this semester Feel free to include quotes from the speaker or other resources You will find a variety of resources related to electric vehicle charging and infrastructure on the class web site www engr sjsu edu tanagnos ENGR100W click on Assignments IMPORTANT You MUST provide intext citations for your sources in APA format See http owl english purdue edu owl resource 560 02 Guidelines The assignment must be turned in at the end of this class period and a copy MUST BE TURNED INTO TURNITIN COM Complete the memo with 12 point Times Roman font 1 and line spacing and 1 inch margins 1 2 3 4 Write a memo that persuades me to agree with your argument Number your pages Cite references in APA style Include a References section at the end of your letter with APA formatted references Proofread your document before you print it Sign it by your name and hand it Grading Introduction introduces topic and indicates memo purpose and scope includes a clear statement of your position Argument is well organized and provides supporting evidence stays on message Conclusion provides a summary of most important details of argument restates your opinion may include a prediction recommendations or a call for action References properly cited and plagiarism avoided Correct grammar spelling and punctuation Total 3 4 2 2 4 15 points References Bearman R 2010 September 8 Better Place electric vehicles and the electric grid Lecture notes ENGR 100w San Jose State University Page 1 ENGR 100W LAB ASSIGNMENT Dr Thalia Anagnos Taylor E 2010 September 29 Fueling the electric vehicle marketplace ChargePoint Network electric vehicle charging infrastructure Lecture notes ENGR 100w San Jose State University Retrieved from http www engr sjsu edu tanagnos ENGR100W Coulomb 9 29 2010 pdf Will electric cars rule the future 2008 Retrieved October 4 2010 from http www hybridcars com fuels will electric cars rule future 25049 html Page 2
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