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ENGR 100W LAB ASSIGNMENT Dr. Thalia AnagnosENGR 100W LAB ASSIGNMENT Dr. Thalia AnagnosObjectives 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 afuture 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 in-text 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 ½ line spacing, and 1- inch margins. 1. Write a memo that persuades me to agree with your argument.2. Number your pages.3. Cite references in APA style.4. 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 3Argument is well organized and provides supporting evidence, stays on message 4Conclusion provides a summary of most important details of argument; restates your opinion (may include a prediction, recommendations, or a call for action) 2References properly cited and plagiarism avoided 2Correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation 4 Total 15 pointsReferencesBearman, R. (2010, September 8). Better Place, electric vehicles, and the electric grid [Lecture notes]. ENGR 100w: San Jose State University.Page 1ENGR 100W LAB ASSIGNMENT Dr. Thalia AnagnosTaylor, E. (2010, September 29). Fueling the electric vehicle marketplace: ChargePoint Network electricvehicle charging infrastructure [Lecture notes]. ENGR 100w: San Jose State University. Retrieved from http://www.engr.sjsu.edu/tanagnos/ENGR100W/Coulomb_9_29_2010.pdfWill electric cars rule the future? (2008). Retrieved October 4, 2010 from http://www.hybridcars.com/fuels/will-electric-cars-rule-future-25049.htmlPage


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