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M1A1: Energy Policy Paper: Policy Selection
- Due Sunday by 11:59pm
- Points 100
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Introduction
Energy policies help shape the energy sector. Economic, political, environmental, and social factors influence their construction, implementation, and enforcement. As these policies change over time, they create varying degrees of incentives for the advancement of technology in the areas of energy production, transmission, and consumption. As such, to understand energy utilization you must not only understand energy policies, but also the factors that influence them and the results they produce. The goal of the Energy Policy Paper is to analyze how a given energy policy relates to energy utilization, both regionally and nationally.
This paper accounts for 40% of your course grade and consists of four cumulative assignments:
- Module 1: Policy Selection (5%)
- Module 3: Annotated Bibliography (10%)
- Module 5: Annotated Outline (10%)
- Module 7: Final Paper (15%)
Please review the full Energy Policy Paper instructions for details.
This activity will help you achieve Module Outcome 3.
Policy Selection
Begin your paper by selecting and researching an existing US energy policy. Examples include the Energy Independence and Security Act, the Federal Energy Management Program’s (FEMP) Energy Incentive Program, the Clean Air Act, etc. Then write a 400- to 600-word essay that addresses the following:
- Describe your selected policy and why the policy was enacted.
- Explain how well the policy has produced its desired outcome.
- Discuss its impact on associated technology.
- Describe any seemingly unintentional consequences that have accompanied its implementation.
Strictly adhere to the 400- to 600-word limit (not including the Title and References Page(s)), follow APA guidelines, and support your work using a minimum of three reputable sources (your textbook may be used as one of the sources).
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TECH340 Energy Policy Paper Instructions
Introduction
Energy policies help shape the energy sector. Economic, political, environmental, and social factors influence their construction, implementation, and enforcement. As these policies change over time, they create varying degrees of incentives for the advancement of technology in the areas of energy production, transmission, and consumption. As such, to understand energy utilization you must not only understand energy policies, but also the factors that influence them and the results they produce. The goal of the Energy Policy Paper is to analyze how a given energy policy relates to energy utilization, both regionally and nationally.
This paper accounts for 40% of your course grade and consists of four cumulative assignments:
- Module 1: Policy Selection (5%)
- Module 3: Annotated Bibliography (10%)
- Module 5: Annotated Outline (10%)
- Module 7: Final Paper (15%)
Module 1: Policy Selection
Begin your paper by selecting and researching an existing US energy policy. Examples include the Energy Independence and Security Act, the Federal Energy Management Program’s (FEMP) Energy Incentive Program, the Clean Air Act, etc. Then write a 400- to 600-word essay that addresses the following:
- Describe your selected policy and why the policy was enacted.
- Explain how well the policy has produced its desired outcome.
- Discuss its impact on associated technology.
- Describe any seemingly unintentional consequences that have accompanied its implementation.
Strictly adhere to the 400- to 600-word limit (not including the Title and References Page(s)), follow APA guidelines, and support your work using a minimum of three reputable sources (your textbook may be used as one of the sources).
Submit your assignment through Canvas by Sunday, 11:59 PM EDT of Module 1.
Evaluation:
Your Energy Policy Paper, in total, accounts for 40% of your course grade. The policy selection assignment accounts for 5%. Review the SBT Policy Selection Rubric by clicking on the View Rubric button at the top of this page or by going to the Start-Here Course Information section of the course to see more information on grading criteria.
Module 3: Annotated Bibliography
Now that you have selected an energy policy, construct an annotated bibliography consisting of 9 to 12 reputable journal articles. Include at least three articles for each of the following areas as it pertains to the policy you have selected:
- Achievement of intended outcome
- Influence on technology
- Unintended consequences
Include a Title Page that identifies your selected policy. Use the three areas listed above as first level headings. List each annotated article under its corresponding heading in alphabetical order. If an article applies to more than one area, list it under the area that is most applicable. Each annotation in your bibliography should consist of two paragraphs: a summary of the article (100 – 150 words) and a description of the authors (100 – 150 words).
Visit the Sample APA Annotation
section at https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/614/03/ to see how each article should be referenced and how the corresponding annotation should be formatted.
Submit your assignment through Canvas by Sunday, 11:59 PM EDT of Module 3.
Evaluation:
Your Energy Policy Paper, in total, accounts for40% of your course grade. The annotated bibliography assignment accounts for 10%. Review the SBT Annotated Bibliography Rubric by clicking on the View Rubric button at the top of this page or by going to the Start-Here Course Information section of the course to see more information on grading criteria.
Module 5: Annotated Outline
You have now selected an energy policy and constructed an annotated bibliography. It’s now time to take the next step toward completing your Energy Policy Paper. Construct an annotated outline using the following main headings:
- Introduction
- Policy Basis
- Achievement of Intended Outcome
- Influence on Technology
- Unintended Consequences
- Summary
Add applicable subheadings in sections II through V. Annotate each main heading and subheading with one or two sentences. Provide an in-text citation for each annotation and finalize your outline with a Title Page and References Page(s).
For an example of the type of annotations expected, review the ‘Full Sentence Outline
’ [PDF, File Size 66 KB] section at https://owl.english.purdue.edu/media/pdf/20081113013048_544.pdf.
Submit your assignment through Canvas by Sunday, 11:59 PM EDT of Module 5.
Evaluation:
Your Energy Policy Paper, in total, accounts for 40% of your course grade. The annotated outline assignment accounts for 10%. Review the SBT Annotated Outline Rubric by clicking on the View Rubric button at the top of this page or by going to the Start-Here Course Information section of the course to see more information on grading criteria.
Module 7: Final Paper
You are now ready to construct your final paper. Using your annotated bibliography from Module 3 and annotated outline from Module 5, construct your final paper on the energy policy you selected in Module 1. Include a Title Page, 100- to 150-word Abstract, and References Page(s). The paper should follow APA guidelines, be 5 to 7 pages in length (not including Title, Abstract, and References Page(s)), and reference 9 to 12 reputable sources.
Submit your assignment through Canvas by Sunday, 11:59 PM EDT of Week 7.
Evaluation:
Your Energy Policy Paper, in total, accounts for 40% of your course grade. The final paper accounts for 15%. Review the SBT Final Paper Rubric by clicking on the View Rubric button at the top of this page or by going to the Start-Here Course Information section of the course to see more information on grading criteria.
This course uses the American Psychological Association (APA) format for scholarly writing. References and citations must adhere to the proper format for all written work presented including essays, discussion postings, and essay exams. Online tips for using APA style may be found at the Purdue Online Writing Lab
and in the Excelsior College Library. Your research should be documented by citing credible sources. Wikipedia and any similar online reference sites where the content may be authored by anyone are not considered credible sources for scholarly writing.
To assist you in your research, the library has the following tutorials and links for you to use:
- Getting Started with Your Research
- (Links to an external site.)
- Research Databases
- (Links to an external site.)
Be sure to proofread your paper for spelling and grammar before submitting it. SmartThinking
is available to assist you with your writing. You may access SmartThinking assistance by selecting the “Free Tutoring” link on the course’s left navigation bar.
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