Bioethical Dilemmas

TASK DEFINITION

After selecting one of the topics below, and reading the hyper-linked scenario, you are ready to
begin your research.  Your position paper must contain the following elements:

1.   TITLE PAGE

2.   HISTORY(scientists,dates, procedures, patients, locations, etc.)

3.   RESEARCH OR SCIENTIFIC TECHNIQUES (procedure or study)

4.   DILEMMA

BOTH SIDES OF THE DILEMMA MUST BE PRESENTED.
Pros and cons of  the argument need to be discussed and explained.

5.   PERSONAL VIEW

How do you feel about the dilemma? TAKE A POSITION! You have researched the information, and it's time to make your position known. Explain in detail why you feel the way you do. This is a very important part of your paper. References to your bibliography should be found throughout this section.

6.  BIBLIOGRAPHY

A minimum of two references are required. Use the proper format to write your bibliography. At least one should reference a journal/periodical article.  See Works Cited Format.

Topics

Click on the selected topic to read the appropriate scenario.  To return to this assignment,
click on the return message at the end of each scenario.
 

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INFORMATION SEEKING STRATEGIES
Find information in encyclopedias, biographies, newspapers, personal interviews, and the Internet.
The Library Media Center and other libraries.

General Resources   Science Resources News & Magazine Resources

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LOCATION AND ACCESS

For this assignment, the following call numbers will be helpful:

            174   306.4   570.03  573.2  575.1  616
 

Internet Sites

Use the following Internet Sites for information on this project. If you discover other useful
Internet sites complete the Internet Checklist (copies available in Media Center) to authenticate
the site.

National Center for Biotechnology Information

Roslin Institute Online
[Note:  This site takes a long time to load (the Roslin Institute is in the UK), but it is worth the wait].

Institute for Human Gene Therapy (IHGT)

Gene Therapy

Bioethics for Beginners

Bioethics Research Guide

Bioethics and ER

Internet Grateful Med V2.6.2  (National Library of Medicine)

National Reference Center for Bioethics Literature

Neuroscience for Kids      (Good source for background information)

Neuroscience for Kids:  Smart Drugs

Gene Therapy Sites and Links

Scientific American Explorations:  Gene Therapy

Human Genome Project Information: Gene Therapy

Questions and Answers About Gene Therapy

Should we be cloning around?

Scottish Sheep Shocker: Got a copyright on them genes?

What is Genetic Engineering?

Genetic Engineering and Its Dangers

Should we be cloning around?

Genomic Imprinting

Human Cloning, Human Genetics and Brave New World

The President's Council on Bioethics

Cloning Special Report

Double Takes

Should Cloning Be Banned?

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USE OF INFORMATION

Research for position paper using a minimum of two sources.
Research both sides of position, choose a side and present your side in a paper.

 

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SYNTHESIS

Final copy of the paper.

• Credit sources.
  • (Tips for citing sources)

 

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EVALUATION

Finished assignment fulfills task.

• Information found matches information needed?
• How well did my paper turn out?
• Did I revise with a critical eye?
• Sources are credited.
• Was I happy with my process of finding and using information?
• Work is complete and includes name and date.
• Work is handed in on time.
• How would I do a similar project in the future?

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