Paper Outline

Your paper must be three to five pages in length (excluding title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. All sources must be properly cited in text as well as on the reference page.

Final Paper: Energy Sources

Over the duration of this course, you have learned about a number of nonrenewable and renewable energy sources. Based on this information, you are to write a research-based paper that utilizes scholarly sources to discuss one of these resources in detail.

Choose one of the following energy sources for your Final Paper:

• Solar
• Geothermal
• Wind
• Hydropower
• Biofuels
• Hydrogen

Your Paper should contain everything listed below:

1. An introduction and general background of the resource
2. Current, available technologies that use the resource
3. The environmental pros and cons of the resource
4. The economic pros and cons of the resource
5. The current political legislation surrounding the resource
6. The potential long-term availability of the resource
7. A conclusion that sums up your analysis

Writing the Paper

The Paper:

1. Must be 8 to 12 double-spaced pages in length (excluding title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

2. Must include a title page with the following:

a. Title of paper
b. Student's name
c. Course name and number
d. Instructor's name
e. Date submitted

3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.

4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.

5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.

6. Must use at least four scholarly sources, in addition to the course text.

7. Must document all sources in APA style.