Step 1. BRAINSTORMING ( done in class).

Brainstorm by “free writing”

Simply jot down in the space below anything about your subject (thesis topic and controlling ideas) that comes to mind. The idea is to keep writing without stopping. It doesn’t matter if you drift off topic – just continue writing without being critical of yourself. Don’t worry at all about grammar and spelling. Just write!

Brainstorm with a “cluster diagram”

Write your thesis topic in the center circle and its controlling ideas (CI) in the surrounding circles. Also feel free to brainstorm supporting details for each of the controlling ideas.

Step 2. “Problem” Writing Assignment: Problem Statement

Writing goal.The purpose of this paper is to state your team’s understanding of the Unit Problem (UP) as clearly and as possible. In the very least, this will entail

1. identifying the core, problem

2. delineating sub- and/or “downstream” problems, and

3. prioritizing core and sub-problems terms of relative severity, or the “magnitude of threat” each poses.

Critically, your problem statement should also imply a “causal chain of events”, whereby the inability to effectively deal with one problem could result in “cascading”, or a catastrophic “domino effect”. Do NOT, in this paper, map out the sequence with which core and sub- problems should be solved/tackled as that is the sole responsibility of your Response (action plan) teammate.

Writing criteria.Taking into account the unit video(s), class exercises, SPRE team analysis and problem-solving strategy, panel discussions (PDs), and journal article (JA) analyses you’ve experienced to date, you must:

· Write an introductory paragraph containing a (1) clever hook to capture the reader’s attention, (2) brief overview of the UP your team has attempted to solve, and (3) a “good” thesis, one containing both your topic and controlling ideas (a listing of the core and sub- problems).

· Develop each problem (limit =3) in separate body paragraphs. All four body paragraphs should be properly structured (i.e., contain a topic sentence, support for the topic sentence, and a concluding statement) and conform to the “rules” of unity and coherence.

· Support each problem you state by way of clear examples, sound reasoning, and/or and credible evidence. Not mandatory, but you may include a figure or two.

· Write a concluding paragraph, where you (1) restate (paraphrase more directly/forcefully) your thesis, and (2) leave the reader with a thought provoking “concluding remark”, for example, a question, a prediction, a warning, a call to action, etc.

Submission due date. An electronic ( LMS) or paper copyof your problem statement is due next week.

Format. Carefully adhere to the following specifications. Your paper must:

· Be written in prose: Carefully crafted, complete sentences; clear, well-organized discourse; attention to both substance and style.

· Be 2 or 3 pages in length (no more, no less).

· Be double-spaced.

· Be typed in black, size “12”, Times New Roman font.

· Include 2 or 3 in-text citations with “notes” according to Chicago Manual of Style (CMS) convention; see “my.nes” for CMS guidelines and examples.

STEP 3: Set forth your thesis.

A thesis is a statement that indicates the main point of an essay or argument. It consists of two parts: a topic and controlling ideas for that topic. With reference to your panel discussion recording sheet and your team’s collective memory, please develop your thesis in the spaces provided below.

OPTION: You may want to first brainstorm your thesis by “free writing” about it and/or mapping it out on a “cluster diagram” (see below).

(1) thesis topic: _____________________________________________________________

(2) thesis controlling ideas (4, one core problem & three sub-problems):

a. (core) _________________________________________________________________

b. (sub-) _________________________________________________________________

c. (sub-) _________________________________________________________________

d. (sub-) _________________________________________________________________

NOTE:Each controlling idea will be supported in its own “body paragraph” & be expressed in a “topic sentence”).

(3) State your thesis by combining “1” and “2”, above, into a coherent sentence or two. The sentence(s) should be complete and concise. Use signal words and sentence transitions where needed.

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“Response” Writing Assignment: Action Plan

Writing goal.The aim of this paper is

1. the development of an action plan specifying the order (prioritization)

2. and way (method, or “How?”) in which the core and sub- problems identified by your SPRE team should be tackled.

Critically, your action plan should take the form of a “process analysis”, or step-by-step instructions of what needs to be done and how (STEP 1.., STEP 2.., etc.). Do NOT, in this paper, identify, describe, or address the “Why?” of the problems as these are the tasks of your three other teammates.

Writing criteria.Taking into account the module video(s), class exercises, SPRE team analysis and problem-solving strategy, panel discussions (PDs), and journal article (JA) analyses you’ve experienced to date, you must:

· Write an introductory paragraph containing a (1) clever hook to capture the reader’s attention, (2) brief overview of the UP your team has attempted to solve, and (3) a “good” thesis, one containing both your topic (SPRE purpose = to provide an action plan, the order and way in which to solve the UP) and controlling ideas (a sequential listing of STEPS).

· Develop each step of your action plan in separate body paragraphs. All body paragraphs should be properly structured (i.e., a topic sentence stating the step, a brief explanation of the step with support where needed, and a concluding statement) and conform to the “rules” of unity and coherence.

· Support each of your steps by way of clear examples, sound reasoning, and/or and credible evidence. Not mandatory, but you may include one or two figures to illustrate more complicated steps.

· Write a concluding paragraph, where you (1) restate (paraphrase more directly/forcefully) your thesis, and (2) leave the reader with a thought provoking “concluding remark”, for example, a question, a prediction, a warning, a call to action, etc.

Submission due date. An electronic ( LMS) or paper copyof your problem statement is due next week.

Format. Carefully adhere to the following specifications. Your paper must:

· Be written in prose: Carefully crafted, complete sentences; clear, well-organized discourse; attention to both substance and style.

· Be 2 or 3 pages in length (no more, no less).

· Be double-spaced.

· Be typed in black, size “12”, Times New Roman font.

· Include 2 or 3 in-text citations with “notes” according to Chicago Manual of Style (CMS) convention; see “my.nes” for CMS guidelines and examples.

“Evaluation” Writing Assignment: Critique

Writing goal.The aim of this paper is

1. Assess the strengths and weaknesses of your SPRE team’s proposed solution to the MP with an eye to perfection.

2. What aspects of your MP solution are most likely to succeed, and why? Are at risk of failing? What have you learned from this process that can be applied going forward?

Writing criteria.Write an introductory paragraph containing a (1) clever hook to capture the reader’s attention, (2) brief overview of the UP your team has attempted to solve, and (3) a “good” thesis, one containing both your topic (SPRE purpose = to critique your own team’s MP solution) and controlling ideas (two strengths [perceived benefits] and two weaknesses [potential costs].

· Develop two strengths (benefits) and two weaknesses (costs) of your UP solution in four separate body paragraphs. All body paragraphs should be properly structured (i.e., contain a topic sentence, support for the topic sentence, and a concluding statement) and conform to the “rules” of unity and coherence.

· Support your claims (two strengths and two weaknesses) by way of clear examples, sound reasoning, and/or and credible evidence. Not mandatory, but you may include a figure or two.

· Write a concluding paragraph, where you (1) restate (paraphrase more directly/forcefully) your thesis, and (2) leave the reader with a thought provoking “concluding remark”, for example, a question, a prediction, a warning, a call to action, etc.

Submission due date. An electronic ( LMS) or paper copyof your problem statement is due next week.

Format. Carefully adhere to the following specifications. Your paper must:

· Be written in prose: Carefully crafted, complete sentences; clear, well-organized discourse; attention to both substance and style.

· Be 2 or 3 pages in length (no more, no less).

· Be double-spaced.

· Be typed in black, size “12”, Times New Roman font.

· Include 2 or 3 in-text citations with “notes” according to Chicago Manual of Style (CMS) convention; see “my.nes” for CMS guidelines and examples.

UNIT 2. Electric Cars.

Please note that individual completion of activities is part of the semester assessment ( Done/ Not done).

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