Assignment

To develop your responses, combine your experience deploying search terms to locate the three primary sources in this learning block with your own reflections on the questions posed. Regardless of whether or not you were able to find all three sources, complete all question prompts before you submit your responses. It is especially helpful for your instructor to know what search terms you did use if you weren't able to find the primary sources so that they can provide you with the feedback you need to develop effective search terms.

1. Describe your overall experience of locating these primary sources. Was it challenging or straightforward? Did you learn anything interesting along the way?

2. Were you able to locate an interview with Tom Evans, a close friend of President Truman's, who interacted with scientists who were trying to reach Truman with their campaign against the use of the atomic bomb? Share your search terms and a link to the primary source.

3. Were you able to locate a petition against the use of the atomic bomb circulated by Szilard directed toward President Truman? Share your search terms and a link to the primary source.

4. Were you able to locate an interview with Lilli Hornig, a scientist who signed Szilard's petition against the use of the atomic bomb? Share your search terms and a link to the primary source.

Secondary Source Analysis Worksheet

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?