Explain both sides of the argument for and against the use of nuclear energy.

Writing Assignment #1 (Research Paper)

•   Your assignment is to write a five paragraph expository paper. Three pages long with cover page.

•   The use on nuclear energy is a controversial topic. Some argue that is an excellent 

  alternative to fossil fuels and could actually address climate change while others argue that there is a lot of risk involved in harnessing nuclear energy. 

o Topic: Explain both sides of the argument for and against the use of nuclear energy. 

 This is an economics course so make sure use some of the terminology you have learned in the course. (i.e. trade-offs, opportunity cost, incentives, cost/benefit, rationality etc.) 

•   The body of your paper should be 3 pages. 

•   Your assignment must be typed double spaced. (APA Format) 

•   Failure to follow APA format will result in a 10% reduction in your score 

•   One inch margins all around the page. 

•   Font 12, Times New Roman or Arial ONLY. 

•   You must have a Cover Page and a References page as requested in APA (abstract is 

  optional) 

•   Write it everything in your OWN words 

•    Failure to include credible resources will result in a penalty at the professor

  discretion 

•   The assignment is due on Saturday 7/4/2015 by 8 pm. For each day your 

  paper is late there will be a 2.5% reduction in score

•   The use of Wikipedia, Investopedia, Yahoo answers, or any other internet blog 

  question-answer websites as a source is not acceptable and will result in a 10% 

  reduction in score