Mission College Genetic Modification of Food Paper Length: 3 pages, double-spaced, 1” margins, 12 pt. times new roman font Citation style: Harvard For gu

Mission College Genetic Modification of Food Paper Length: 3 pages, double-spaced, 1” margins, 12 pt. times new roman font

Citation style: Harvard

For guidance on using Harvard-style citations, look here: https://www.mendeley.com/guides/harvard-citation-g… (Links to an external site.)

This Paper must include at least 4 sources, which must be peer reviewed journal articles. Additional sources can include books, reputable newspaper sources such as the New York Times, and documentaries like those available in the library

Format: Essay

1.) Select one of the following topics:

Genetic modification of food

2.) Explain this technology, idea or theory.

-What is it? How does it work? Who came up with it? Who are its advocates and adversaries?

3.) Give 2 examples of clinical or other practical applications of your chosen topic. You will need to cite studies or review papers in order to illustrate and explain these examples.

4.) What are current or potential benefits? What are the risks, hazards or downsides? Think carefully about social and/or environmental consequences.

5.) How does this technology make use of or interfere with evolutionary processes? Be specific and use at least four of the following key terms from class:

Natural Selection

Adaptation

Fitness

Genetic Drift

Gene Flow

Mutation

Sexual Selection

Founder Effect

****Please highlight these terms within your paper

Rather than answering questions individually, organize your answers into an essay. Organize your essay using the following format:

I. Introduction

II. Background

III. Case Studies

IV. Analysis (pros and cons)

V.Conclusion

See the style guide posted in canvas for help with science writing strategies. Please use Harvard style citation. You’ll need both in text citations that look like this: (Author, Year p. x) and a works cited page, organized alphabetically.

Grading breakdown:

Proper use and formatting of references and citations- 4 points

Overall organization: does the paper address all aspects of the prompt? Is the writing clear and well organized?- 4 points

Evolutionary vocabulary terms: Are four vocabulary terms present and highlighted? Are they clearly defined and/or used correctly?- 6 points

Sources and case studies: Are your arguments well supported and illustrated with evidence from reliable sources of information? -6 points

I will choose “Genetic modification of food” for my topic

this is two sources that I will use on this paper

https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002432.htm (Links to an external site.)

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/food-how-altered/