Writing Assignment: Renewable Energy 10.03

Writing Assignment: Renewable Energy Project

Suppose you are a city engineer whose job it is to explore how to use more renewable energy in your locality.

1.  Consider the resources in your city and select one of the following:
   • hydropower
   • solar power
   • wind power
   • geothermal power
2. Prepare a pamphlet or multimedia presentation to convince a committee of citizens and local leaders that the renewable energy source you have selected is best for you locality. In your pamphlet or presentation include:
   • a discussion of the renewable energy source that is best for your town and why
   • a discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of this energy source
   • a discussion of why you think your city should use more of this energy source
   • how use of renewable energy will impact your city
   • pictures and/or charts and tables to strengthen your arguments

Submit your completed writing assignment to the Writing Assignment: Renewable Energy Project assignment link for grading. See the Renewable Energy Project Rubric for information on how your assignment will be graded.