Xrays and CT scans
X-rays and CT-scans (Medicine)
o TheadventofX-raytechnologyisintimatelylinkedwiththediscoveryof
radioactivity overall. Discuss this connection and how X-rays for the use of medicine evolved over time. Use concrete nuclear reactions to examplify this evolution.
Word count: 2000 words
Use citations and a list of references (bibliography).
NEVER copy a text from somewhere else without putting signs around the text, and
then cite the source. However, try to avoid copying more than occasional phrases. Use
your own words instead.
As a general rule, have at least one mathematical/numerical calculation or estimate in
your essay, as a part of the natural flow of text. Show your calcuations. Even simpler estimates should be used to contrast/compare, and should be used when drawing conclusions.
Research question (title – ?), Introduction, Background sections, Main topic sections, Conclusions, Bibliography.
Proposed order:
o Write down draft research questions, and start to research the topic.
o After a while, you should have a clear understanding of what you want to write
about.
o Find ways to answer your research question, this will already be part of your
Main topic sections.
o Finish the main topic sections and write Conclusions = answer to research
question).
o Collectreferencesalongthewayandputtheminalistatthebackofthe
document, this is your bibliography.
o Write the background. Think about what background information is necessary
(physical laws/relationships, or history behind discoveries, etc) in order for the
reader to be prepared for the main topic sections.
o Write the introduction. Employ a marketing-rhetorical expert and try to make
your essay a convincing read. Whats the most interesting aspect of your topic? Some shocking or unexpected results? Weird historical events? Why was this topic interesting to society or to scientists?
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