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Secondary Source Analysis Worksheet

Topic: Science and Technological Advances.

Source:

Malloy, S. L. (2012). ‘A very pleasant way to die’: Radiation effects and the decision to use the atomic bomb against Japan. Diplomatic History, 36(3), 515–545.

Prompt: Fill in each of the fields below using information from a secondary source of your choice. Be sure to include specific examples (page numbers, etc.).

Full APA citation:
Identify author and describe potential biases.
Identify thesis and arguments.
What primary sources did the source rely on?
Is the source reliable and convincing? Why or why not?
How does the source relate to your project topic? How does it add to what you already know about the topic?