Genre: Technology impact brief Course topics: 8.1 Alternative fuel vehicles; 8.2 EVs, batteries & critical minerals Prompt: Assess sustainability trade-offs of electric vehicles with respect to emissions, lifecycle carbon impacts and critical minerals. Present one benefit and two unintended consequences, then propose one mitigating policy/design. Expected length: 500700 words (not including bibliography) Generative AI Guidelines and Policy Rubric: Argument & Thesis (5 pts): Clear, defensible claim; precise scope; answers the prompt. Use of Evidence (5 pts): Relevant empirical evidence, case studies, or authoritative sources; properly cited. Analysis & Synthesis (5 pts): Connects facts to concepts; systems thinking; acknowledges trade-offs and limitations. Structure & Clarity (5 pts): Logical organization; concise writing; transitions; appropriate tone for audience. Evidence & citation expectations Minimum 3 credible sources (peer-reviewed articles, government/agency reports, reputable think tanks). You should not use any of the assignment readings as a source. You may use sources from the optional, deeper dive readings, but for only one of your sources. It is unacceptable to cite class lectures or other unpublished sources Use APALinks to an external site. or Chicago author-dateLinks to an external site. style; include in-text citations and reference list Avoid uncited claims. In other words, if you say something that is not common knowledge or a personal observation, you need a source to support that claim. Define key terms upon first use