TOPIC FOR TERM PAPER

The topic for the Term Paper is energy generation.  You are to choose from one of the following, for your paper.

Conventional Fossil Fuel (gas, coal, petroleum) power plants

Synthetic Fossil Fuels

Wind Power

Hydro-electric Power

Nuclear Fission Reactors

Solar Power

Nuclear Fusion*

Geothermal

Matter-Antimatter*

*Some of these are theoretical or not developed yet.

You are to write a technical paper on the pros and cons for the type of power source you choose.  You are to write about the technical details of how it works, limitations, and problems, using the physics and chemistry we are studying in this course. 

Do not write about economic, social, ecological, political or environmental, aspects.  Those would belong to other course types than this one. Also, avoid going off subject and discussing things like global warming, as this is supposed to be a technical paper related to what we are covering in this course.

Do go into the physics and/or chemistry of the type of power generation you choose.

No Abstract or photos should be included.   Please adhere to the term paper directions.

I am sorry, but I cannot serve to pre-review drafts.  As the ultimate grader, it would serve to create various equity conflicts.  Writing assistance is available from our Office of Student Services, with both in-person and online tutoring.