Gene technology carries with
it social and ethical implications—many of which engender personal views and
discussion.
Select one (1) of the
following biotechnology topics to write about:
·
Genetically modified crop
plants
·
Genetically modified microorganisms
·
Genetically modified animals
·
Personal genomics and / or
personalized medicine for humans
·
Gene therapy
Write a four to six (4 to 6)
page paper on your chosen topic. Organize your paper into sections
corresponding to the following requirements:
1.
Biological
basis.Describe the technology.
Discuss what it accomplishes. Elaborate on the scientific principles that make
this technology possible. Your goal in this section of the paper is to show the
instructor that you understand the underlying science behind the technology.
Describe how exactly the technology works. Discuss the biological principles
that underlie this technology.
2.
Social
and ethical implications.
Without disclosing your personal view about this technology, provide an
analysis of its social and ethical implications. State the ethical concerns
apparent in the use of this technology. Discuss the benefits and risks. Your
goal in this section is to look at all sides of the issue. In the next section,
you will give your opinion.
3.
Personal
viewpoint. In the previous section,
your goal was to be as objective as possible, to look at all sides of the
issues. In this section, your goals are to give a personal opinion about the
technology and provide a justification of that opinion.
4.
Use at least three (3) quality
resources in this assignment, in addition to the course text. Note:Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as
quality resources. The body of the paper must have in-text citations that
correspond to the references. Integrate all sources into your paper using
proper techniques of quoting, paraphrasing and summarizing, along with proper
use of in-text citations to credit your sources.
Your assignment must follow
these formatting requirements:
·
Be typed, double spaced, using
Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations
and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your
professor for any additional instructions.
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Include a cover page
containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s
name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are
not included in the required assignment page length.
