EAP1851 University of South Florida Electric Vehicle Annotated Bibliography

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EAP1851

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Content knowledge

Demonstrate content knowledge by answering questions about specific content (subject matter) from units studied and incorporate this knowledge when speaking or writing about the content topic.

Research

In order to demonstrate the ability to research, summarize and cite sources effectively, students will complete an annotated bibliography. In order to complete this assignment, students will need to: choose a controversial topic related to unit content, choose a position on the topic, locate at least six sources (at two against, and two videos), summarize each source, highlighting the claims and support, and correctly cite each source using the appropriate MLA or APA citation style.

Language

Use appropriate language to support rhetorical analysis, persuasion and argumentation in spoken and written communication.

Rhetorical Thought Pattern

Demonstrate the ability to identify the features and language characteristics of persuasive and argumentative rhetorical thought patterns and be able to organize ideas in communication using these patterns.

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Hi there here is the annotated bibliography. the topic I focused on was electric vehicles and their lower vehicle emissions when compared to gas vehicles. Please review and let me know if you need edits.

Huo, H., Cai, H., Zhang, Q., Liu, F., & He, K. (2015). Life-cycle assessment of
greenhouse gas and air emissions of electric vehicles: A comparison between
China and the U.S. Atmospheric Environment, 108, 107-116.
doi:10.1016/j.atmosenv.2015.02.073

In order to argue in favor of electric vehicles and their reduced emissions it is
important to present data regarding greenhouse gases. The authors of this article go
on to analyze greenhouse gas pollution in China and the United States. These two
countries have the largest markets for electric vehicles. It is important to
understand that not all pollutants are the same or created equal. Which is important
in the argument for this article. The authors go on to explain that in areas where
coal is the dominant electricity source for charging grids there will be a decrease in
GHG emissions but an increase in urban emissions. The study found that in the
United States electric vehicles will offer great reductions in GHG and air pollutant
emissions because there is more control at power plants. This article is a great
argument in favor of electric vehicles with important scientific data to reinforce the
point.

Lesser, J. (2018, May 15). Are electric cars worse for the environment? Retrieved
from https://www.politico.com/agenda/story/2018/05/15/are-electric-cars-worsefor-the-environment-000660

This article by Jonathan Lesser is a perfect example of an argument against electric
vehicles and their positive effect on global warming. Lesser begins his article by
presenting the benefits or push that the government has offered consumers when

purchasing an electric vehicle. From the federal tax credits to rebates and free use
of charging stations. Making it very clear that the benefits presented are subsidized
by ratepayers and taxpayers which clearly begins his argument against the overall
benefits of electric vehicles. The data he presents comes from credible sources
such as the U.S. Energy Information Administration's forecasts, where he states
that the adoption of electric vehicles will increase air pollution in comparison to
combustion vehicles. While this data may seem accurate it would be important to
analyze if the statistics are not being skewed by the author's bias. The main
argument against electric vehicles is that there is a failure when comparing
combustion vehicles to electric vehicles. This failure is that pollution is not
compared to new combustion vehicles which produce fewer emissions than older
vehicles. This is a valid point as there is data which proves that newer combustion
vehicles are more efficient than older ...


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