Next Step

Good morning, James. You've done quite a bit of work on this project so far. The next step however will probably be the most difficult yet. You need to print a copy of the paper you selected for this project and read it. As you read, please keep a list of questions - things that are confusing, points that you would like to have clarified, etc. Post these to the blog. I'll be interested to read what you think about the paper you've selected.

Great information

You've lucked into a time and field of science that was and still remains very interesting and expanding. The information you've developed so far looks good.

Next, I would like for you to investigate the time during which Rutherford was working and post any information about other scientists (physicists, chemists, etc) who contributed to the field of atomic and nuclear particles. See if you can find any theories that were being developed, tested or refuted through Rutherford's (and his contemporaries) work.

Just to remind you, there needs to be a complete list of internet sources kept for this project. It might be easier to post all of that here - you'll need it toward the end of this for your final presentation.