Genetic Engineering Paper

Genetic Engineering Paper

A compare/contrast paper,

written like the papers for Photosynthesis/Respiration

and for Mitosis/Meiosis, graded with the ACT style rubric


Extra Credit for Biology B

Spring Trimester 2011


Due to turnitin.com by midnight Sunday

June 5
th

Hard copies must be handed in Monday June 6
th


NO LATE PASSES OR PAPERS ACCEPTED


Required Contents

I.

Introduction paragraph that includes the definition of genetic
engineering

a.

Cite this properly

II.

Example of positive use of g.e.

a.

This should include
information such as an actual
experiment/event/use and who discovered, time frame,
results, public perception, current status

III.

Another positive example

a.

With similar details

IV.

Example of way g.e. could be misused

a.

Be sure to explain what, how and why…..

V.

Another

reason is could be negative

a.

Include details

VI.

Summary of, in your opinion, it has more positive or more
negative potential

a.

This portion of the paper is your opinion, the rest of the
paper should be based on evidence



Citations and Format

1” margins, white

paper, black ink, 12 font

MLA or APA are acceptable

Hard copy AND turnitin.com

Need a Works Cited Page

Three references minimum; one must be a scientific journal