1. Work in groups of 1 or 2.
2. Length: If 1 person, about 15 minutes. If 2 people, about 25 minutes, with each person contributing equally. A 15 minute talk should have about 10-15 slides.
3. Sources: Use the assigned textfor fundamental background, other basic tests at Valley Library:

Encyclopedia of chemical technology
Handbook of batteries / ed by David Linden
Fuel cell technology handbook / ed by Gregor Hoogers

Additional resources include:

• review / research articles in technical journals (see me for ideas when you have a topic)
• magazine / news articles if your topic is less technical (check the electronic resources for searching and article retrieval available online through Valley Library)

1. Introduction:	What will you discuss, and why is it significant?
2. Background:	Define the issue, or the technology.
3. Argument:	The relevant data, problems, your point of view, suggestions, etc...
4. Summary:	What were your main points?

Presentation Guidelines:

You don't have to choose these. I want to give you some ideas. However, I need to receive a brief overview of the topic to approve before you begin work.

1. Fuel Cells (don't try this, it's way too broad)
2. Current Limitations in using Fuel cells for Automotive Power (this is broad but better)
3. Recent advances in cathodes for LiON cells
4. Hybrid Cars: How have they improved since introduction?
5. Environmental Issues for Rechargeable Batteries
6. Media Reports on Energy Storage Issues in 2005

Since these are brief talks, you cannot possibly be comprehensive for these topics. However, you can focus on a few key issues, and give some detailed examples.