Radioactivity Scientific Argument Develop a scientific argument to answer the question: Which type of Radioactive
decay; Alpha, Beta or Gamma, is most dangerous? Write a
Persuasive/Argumentative Essay with in-text citations and a references cited page to
answer the question above. In your essay you should have the following sections:
Question: Which type of Radioactive decay; Alpha, Beta or Gamma, is most
dangerous?
Claim: your answer to the question
Evidence: all your research about alpha beta and gamma decay (in text citations)
Reasoning: Why is your claim true, cite evidence you provided and address
counterclaims
References Cited: sources cited properly in MLA or APA format
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Evidence should be collected from at least three reliable sources and sources should be
cited at the end of your argument. It is best to write this a a report and not use the CER
template you may be used to. (see rubric below)
Step 1: Research alpha, beta and gamma decay
Step 2: construct your Essay/Scientific Argument
Step 3: Save your essay with the following name:
lastname_firstname_radioactivityarg ument. doc