RJA #15: Reflection: "Is Nuclear Power Safe?": ENG 1020

Throughout this semester I have learned several things from this class that I can and will use in the future. The first thing I learned was how to conduct research in such a way that it generates results that I am looking for without a ton of extra nonsense. Then I learned how to structure research in a way that allows me to easily organize me thoughts and then place them into a paper. Finally I learned how to write a great paper that takes information from several different sources and allow one to read it and actually come away with some new knowledge. These are the things I have learned in this class this semester.

This semesters class as also taught me a lot about nuclear power and how it is actually safe to use. It has shown me that while most people hold a negative view on some topics, before that person forms this opinion they need to look in depth on a topic before making this conclusion. If this isn't done then they are just following a generalization on a given topic. Nuclear Power has also taught me that the planet and its people have a solution to solve the ever so close energy and pollution problem. This topic has taught me that I must make informed decisions by doing research and investigating things in detail before making an informed decision. I have also decided after researching this topic that I will no longer follow the opinions of others without checking there sources and information in depth since it typically manipulated to suit their needs. This is what I have learned from Nuclear Power and the principles it helped me learn about how the world works.

RJA #14b: Application Project References: "Is Nuclear Power Safe?": ENG 1020

Daley, M. (1997). Nuclear power. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Lerner Publications.

Fetter, S. (2009, January 26). How Long will the world's uranium supplies last?. Scientific American Magazine, Retrieved from http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=how-long-will-global-uranium-deposits-last

Chughtai, O, & Shannon, D. (1998, April 09). Fossil fuels. Retrieved from http://www.umich.edu/~gs265/society/fossilfuels.htm

Mihalovits, B. (2010, April 15). Nuclear power costs and safety [Online Forum Comment]. Retrieved from http://en.allexperts.com/q/Nuclear-Power-2462/2010/4/Nuclear-Power-Costs-safety.htm

Bodansky, D. (1996). Nuclear energy. New York City, New York: AIP Press.

RJA #14a: Application Project Progress Report: "Is Nuclear Power Safe?": ENG 1020

I have decided that I am going to write personal letters to my family on why nuclear power should be used as the primary source of power generation in the world. I will tell them the benefits for the environment as well as the great safety record that nuclear power has. I will also tell them how other forms of energy are bad compared to nuclear energy since they are polluting and not safe for human health. Finally I will tell them how much money everyone would safe in the long run if this switch was made. This is what I plan to do for my application project.

My current accomplishments on my application process is off to a great start. I have finished collecting all my information I will use to start writing my letters. I have also begun to write my letters and fill in the needed information to make for a great letter which will convince my family that this switch is needed today. I have also begun to work on a solid summary for each letter which will help sum up my thoughts that I used in the letters and refresh them on my stance. This is what I have completed thus far.

For my application project I still have a few things I need to complete. I have not begun to work on my essay which I am planning to start tomorrow after work. I am also needing to complete my APA citations which I will do right after this post. The final thing I am needing to complete is the actual letters them selfs and the proof reading after I finish typing them. I do have my work cut out for me this next week but all and all my application is off to a great start.