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2. Research this topic. a. You must find out the FACTS, first. Define the topic, describe the extent of the topic, and maybe you will need to narrow the topic to only the United States, should a discussion of current laws become a problem in doing your research. ALSO: describe any specific technology used in this topic. Ex. If you are researching the pros and cons of cloning, explain not only WHAT cloning is, but HOW it is accomplished. b. Next, you MUST research both sides of the issue, both pros and cons. Who is in favor of the technology and/or practice continuing or even advancing further? Why do they favor this? How does it benefit mankind? Who is opposed to the practice and why? How do they think it is hurting mankind? 3. Write a paper from your research that includes: a. Why you chose this topic. b. A full description of the topic: a definition of what the process is, any laws governing the process, etc. ***Be sure to cite sources of your information in the body of the paper, in APA format. c. Present both sides of the issue: Who is in favor of the technology and/or practice continuing or even advancing further? Why do they favor this? How does it benefit mankind? Who is opposed to the practice and why? How do they think it is hurting mankind? d. Give your opinion of the topic: Do you think the process should continue? If so, why? If not, why not? Or do you think the current practices should be modified in some way to protect someone or something? Explain how you think that might be done. e. Include a reference (bibliography) page in APA format using a minimum of 6 sources. At least 2 sources must be from peer-reviewed scientific journals. f. Paper Mechanics: Your paper must be: 1. Times New Roman Font, size 12, double spacedBIOS 110 In Your Genes
Bioethics Final Research Paper
Your Final Research Paper will give you the opportunity to research a bioethics topic,
explore pros and cons, formulate your own opinion, and present your findings using APA format.
This Final Research Paper is worth 15 points out of the total 100 points that can be earned in
this course.
Instructions
1. Select a Bioethics topic from the following choices:
a. Genome Databases- Where should the medical community draw the line?
b. Genetically modified foods: Good or Bad?
c. Genetically modified animals: Good or Bad?
d. Genetic Testing by governments: Should it be allowed?
e. Cloning: Good, Bad, or where should we draw the line?
f. Designer Genes: Should parents be allowed to select genetic traits for their babies?
g. Have another issue in mind or a more narrow subtopic related to one of the above choices?
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2. Research this topic.
a. You must find out the FACTS, first. Define the topic, describe the extent of the topic, and
maybe you will need to narrow the topic to only the United States, should a discussion of current
laws become a problem in doing your research. ALSO: describe any specific technology used in
this topic. Ex. If you are researching the pros and cons of cloning, explain not only WHAT
cloning is, but HOW it is accomplished.
b. Next, you MUST research both sides of the issue, both pros and cons. Who is in favor of the
technology and/or practice continuing or even advancing further? Why do they favor this? How
does it benefit mankind? Who is opposed to the practice and why? How do they think it is
hurting mankind?
3. Write a paper from your research that includes:
a. Why you chose this topic.
b. A full description of the topic: a definition of what the process is, any laws governing the
process, etc. ***Be sure to cite sources of your information in the body of the paper, in APA
format.
c. Present both sides of the issue: Who is in favor of the technology and/or practice continuing
or even advancing further? Why do they favor this? How does it benefit mankind? Who is
opposed to the practice and why? How do they think it is hurting mankind?
d. Give your opinion of the topic: Do you think the process should continue? If so, why? If not,
why not? Or do you think the current practices should be modified in some way to protect
someone or something? Explain how you think that might be done.
e. Include a reference (bibliography) page in APA format using a minimum of 6 sources. At least
2 sources must be from peer-reviewed scientific journals.
f. Paper Mechanics: Your paper must be:
1. Times New Roman Font, size 12, double spaced
2. 5 – 6 pages long (body of paper) (Title page and Reference page do not count in this
5-6 pages)
3. Include a separate Title page (Title of paper, your name, class name, Instructor name,
and date)
4. Include a separate reference page in proper APA format