Zamaria Torrence

Instructor Baker
English Comp. II
February 25, 2015
Alternative Energy Interdisciplinary Project
1. "OTL - For Inventors - Resources - Forms / Agreements / Sample Documents - Marketing
Abstract." OTL - For Inventors - Resources - Forms / Agreements / Sample Documents Marketing Abstract. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Feb. 2015.
This source was teaching and explaining to me how to create a
good marketing abstract. For example, it summarizes that in order to create a
great marketing abstract you should first use a good descriptive title that introduce
the main point of the whole project. However, I do believe that it is going to be a
little challenging because there is a lot of measuring, research, notes, and etc. in
getting your point across. Overall, this source is credible in gaining my
information about creating a marketing abstract.
http://otl.stanford.edu/inventors/resources/inventors_abstract.html
2. "What Is Green Construction?" What Is Green Construction? A.C.C, n.d. Web. 26 Feb. 2015.
This source was giving me a better understanding of what green
construction is. For example, it states green building design and construction is
the opportunity to use our resources more efficiently, while creating healthier and
more energy-efficient homes. This quote is stating that green construction is used
to create and design a healthier and more efficient way to create homes and other
resources a healthier and more assertive way. Therefore, this source was
emphasizing that green construction is used to make an efficient way to build

homes. Overall, this source is credible because it is not a regular non-reliable

source.
http://www.greenbuildingsolutions.org/Main-Menu/What-isGreen-Construction
3. "Basic Information." EPA. Environmental Protection Agency, n.d. Web. 26 Feb. 2015.
This source was giving another definition and basic information of
green building. For example, it states Green building is the practice of creating
structures and using processes that are environmentally responsible and resourceefficient throughout a building's life-cycle from siting to design, construction,
operation, maintenance, renovation and deconstruction. This practice expands and
complements the classical building design concerns of economy, utility,
durability, and comfort. Green building is also known as a sustainable or high
performance building. This quote is stating that green buildings may incorporate
sustainable materials in their construction made from renewable resources to
create healthy indoor environments with minimal pollutants . Therefore, this
source was emphasizing that green buildings is used to reserve. Overall, this
source is credible because it is not a regular non-reliable source.
http://www.epa.gov/greenbuilding/pubs/about.htm
4. "Lake Como, PA." Lake Como, PA - N41.84780 W75.35385. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Feb. 2015.
This source provided information on the topography of the city of
Lakewood, PA. For example, the map was created by the USGS (U.S. Geological
Survey), it shows the vegetation that the city has, which included the trees and
valleys. This is a credible source because it provides a topographic map from
USGS, which is known to be the first topographic mapping company ever.

Overall, this source is also credible because it is not a regular non-reliable source.
https://www.topoquest.com/map.php?lat=41.84780&lon=75.35385&datum=nad83&zoom=16&map=sat1m&coord=d&mode=zoomin&siz
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5. "AHPS Precipitation Analysis." AHPS Precipitation Analysis. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Feb. 2015.
This source provided information on how much precipitation the
state of Pennsylvania had from the year of 2013-2014. It also provided me with
how much precipitation that Pennsylvania has also had in the month of January
2015. For example, the amount that the state had in the year of 2013 was between
40-60 inches of rain. Also, some areas have had no more than 25-40 inches. In
addition, in 2014 the state had between 25-60 inches of rain (in the middle
region),and some areas have had between 60-70 inches. (mainly in the eastern
region). Furthermore, January 2015, the state has had 1 to 3 inches. Some areas
have had a little over 8 inches (mainly in the eastern region). Overall, this site is a
credible source because its a .gov and the website provides its credits at the
bottom. The credits provide everything (well at least I believe is everything) that
the website has used to gather its information. In addition, it also provides a brief
description of each source that is listed and the websites to the sources to the
sources if one was available.
http://water.weather.gov/precip/
6. "Rainwater Harvesting Guide." Rainwater Calculator. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Feb. 2015.
This source was giving basic information of what the rainwater
calculator is. For example, it states As the water collected in rainy seasons needs
to be more than plenty to sustain its average monthly usage for the later dry

months, take into account evaporation and seepage. The last two factors;
evaporation and seepage, are directly related to the type of cistern being used.
Underground cisterns tend to have a far more controlled evaporation. Therefore,
As easy to calculate as it may seem, mathematical principles of rainwater
calculators are based around personalized specifications, previous studies about
average rainfalls in the area and calculated prediction. Therefore, this source was
showing how to calculate precipitation. Overall, this source is credible because it
is not a regular non-reliable source.
http://www.rain-barrel.net/rainwater-calculator.html
7. "What Is Energy Efficiency?" What's Energy Efficiency? N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Feb. 2015.
This source was gives a better understanding on what energy
efficiency is. For example, it states Energy efficiency is "using less energy to
provide the same service,Energy efficiency is not energy conservation. Energy
conservation is reducing or going without a service to save energy This quote is
stating that and giving the definition of what energy efficiency is. For example,
Turning off a light is energy conservation, or replacing a burning lamp with a
compact lamp (which uses much less energy to produce the same amount of light)
is energy efficiency. Both efficiency and conservation can reduce greenhouse gas
emissions. Therefore, this source was emphasizing that energy conservation is an
important factor in Alternative Energy. Overall, this source is credible because it
is not a regular non-reliable source.
http://eetd.lbl.gov/ee/ee-1.html
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