Nuclear energy is a hot topic that is highly controversial. Many of the scholarly articles I have chosen have authors that stand neutral in the debate of nuclear energy. However, there are some articles that solely focus on the cons of nuclear energy. Overall, I have ten external sources that I will be using in my research paper. The first essential component of my essay should be my thesis. Without a proper thesis, writing a long research paper would be difficult. To every one positive of nuclear energy I will have two negatives to counter. There will be some arguments in my paper that purposely target the audience’s emotions. A significant amount of people are sensitive in regards to death. Bringing up the topic of nuclear disasters will
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"Indian Point Nuclear Plant Called "Disaster Waiting to Happen"" CBSNews. CBS Interactive, 23 Feb. 2016. Web. 27 Mar. 2016.Amy Kraft reports that New York’s Indian Point nuclear power plant has been leaking radioactive waste which has contaminated well surrounding the plant. The author is clearly against nuclear power and supports the idea of shutting down this power plant for good. She proclaims that all the recent accidents that has occurred in the plant is leading up to a disaster. A major accident at this plant could put the lives of millions in jeopardy. New York City is only 25 miles away from the nuclear power plant. Kraft uses the idea that millions of people could be aaffected by radiation leaks to appeal to her audience’s emotions. This article strongly opposes nuclear energy; the author attempts to persuade her audience by repeating the word disaster.
Hodgson, P. E. "Nuclear Power and the Energy Crisis." Modern Age 50.3 (2008): 238-246. Academic Search Premier. Web. 29 Mar. 2016.Hodgson examines nuclear energy and doesn’t argue for one particular side. Facts about nuclear energy are stated in the article. The author covers reliability, safety, cost, environmental effects, and the process of energy conversion. This article is important because it can be used as a guide to help me inform my audience about nuclear
"Indian Point Nuclear Plant Called "Disaster Waiting to Happen"" CBSNews. CBS Interactive, 23 Feb. 2016. Web. 27 Mar. 2016.Amy Kraft reports that New York’s Indian Point nuclear power plant has been leaking radioactive waste which has contaminated well surrounding the plant. The author is clearly against nuclear power and supports the idea of shutting down this power plant for good. She proclaims that all the recent accidents that has occurred in the plant is leading up to a disaster. A major accident at this plant could put the lives of millions in jeopardy. New York City is only 25 miles away from the nuclear power plant. Kraft uses the idea that millions of people could be aaffected by radiation leaks to appeal to her audience’s emotions. This article strongly opposes nuclear energy; the author attempts to persuade her audience by repeating the word disaster.
Hodgson, P. E. "Nuclear Power and the Energy Crisis." Modern Age 50.3 (2008): 238-246. Academic Search Premier. Web. 29 Mar. 2016.Hodgson examines nuclear energy and doesn’t argue for one particular side. Facts about nuclear energy are stated in the article. The author covers reliability, safety, cost, environmental effects, and the process of energy conversion. This article is important because it can be used as a guide to help me inform my audience about nuclear