"There's a dam being build in China that is supposed to be the biggest in the world. We need a policy briefing about this project to present at the upcoming conference. It will need to include the following items:

• Brief background about the project and the area including the rationale for the dam
• Current status of the building project
• Effects and projected effects on local people, the environment, commerce and archeological sites in the region
• Perspectives from the Chinese government as well as those of environmental groups, engineering experts and other interested parties
• A selection of photos and other support materials, such as maps or diagrams, that might be used to clarify the issues for the attendees."

You will deliver a 1,000-word report that will include narrative on the issues along with appropriate illustrations, quotes, and reference citations as well as a 15-minute oral briefing using a PowerPoint presentation where one participant will present the story from the Chinese viewpoint and one will present a summary from an international perspective.

For more information about the subject refer to "The Issues" page.