Your assignment is to write an 800-word executive summary (word count excludes captions and references) that answers the question: Which form of sustainable energy will bring the greatest benefit for transportation, and why?

You should not reference any other materials in your executive summary: use the information as background and to give you insight.

You should use one original figure (diagram, graph, chart etc.) as part of the summary. In the caption, as well as explaining what's in the image, please reference the origin of any data and/or idea(s) you used.

Use a point size no smaller than 9 and a spacing of 1.5 between lines so that it is easy for our markers to make notes. In addition, you should include a full line space between paragraphs.

Audience and Structure

Your summary should probably consist of 7-9 paragraphs, including an introduction and conclusion. Each paragraph should address a new point that helps to answer the assignment question.

Your audience are people who have a scientific/technical background but who are not biochemical engineers. Your use of jargon and explanation will be judged by this standard.

Don't forget your title. Your title should be the question you are answering

Article: Opportunities and challenges for a sustainable energy future by Steven Chu and Arun Majumdar