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Essay Instructions: I need a two page Narrative of the search process that led to identification of several credible scholarly articles that deal with genetically modified food.
In the Narrative explain why this topic was chosen (genetically modified foods), take a position(against it) and explain why choose the following four articles:

Stephen, Andrew. "Does the US Know What It's Eating?" Editorial. New Statesman 20 Sept. 1999: 20. Academic Search Premier. Web. 13 Sept. 2010.
http://www.naturalnews.com/028245_GM_food_side_effects.html

Velimirov, Alberta. "Scientific Tests Show Monsanto's GE Corn Is a Health Hazard." Organic Consumers Association. 8 Dec. 2009. Web. 13 Sept. 2010. .

Juliette Winterer, "Genetic engineering risks," in AccessScience, ©McGraw-Hill Companies, 2000, http://www.accessscience.com
http://plp.txcc.commnet.edu:6019/content.aspx?searchStr=genetic+engineering+risks&id=YB000700

Brennan, Shannon. "Speaker Tackles Genetically Modified Food." The News & Advance [Lynchburg, VA] 4 Oct. 2005.
http://plp.txcc.commnet.edu:6006/ehost/detail?vid=5&hid=107&sid=fd5024c4-4025-4741-86d1-3de3b072d717%40sessionmgr110&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=nfh&AN=2W76

Essay Instructions: --Required Labeling of Genetically Modified Foods?
-- Agricultural advancements have allowed for the genetic engineering of crops that are more resistant to problems such drought and pests, known as genetically modified (GM) crops. Genetic modification greatly increases crop yields, some even believing they are the answer to world hunger; however, they are not without opposition. The European Union and other countries have banned GM foods and groups in the U.S., such as the Organic Consumers Association, have called for mandatory labeling of GM foodstuffs. The FDA’s official stance on the issue of GM food is that there is “no basis for concluding that bioengineered foods differ from other foods in any meaningful or uniform way, or that, as a class, foods developed by the new techniques present any different or greater safety concern than foods developed by traditional plant breeding,” and GM food products and labeling is done on a voluntary basis.
--Paper is to be at least 1500 words with word count included at end of paper (not including cover and bibliography words)
--Paper must include 1-2 pages of analysis and application of a philosopher or theory from these choices: Thomas Hobbs, Immanuel Kant, John Stuart Mill, Aristotle, Carol Gilligan, John Rawls, Milton Friedman.

Essay Instructions: Table of Contents/ Background information, history of genetically modified foods, current information available, specifics on genetics used in making genetically modified foods, scientific studies that have been done/ Positive and negative arguments with supporting evidence from the research/ Conclusion - summary of topic, possible solutions to any problems, possible future impacts/ implications of topic/ Minimum of 15 sources - 4 from non-internet sources/ MLA format - in text citations with footnotes on each page/ 10 pages/ Bibliography

Essay Instructions: Will be graded on:
Introduction Research subject is clearly identified

Introduction A general overview of the subject/debate is provided

Introduction College level thesis is clearly stated

Introduction: Writer's purpose is clearly established

Body: Critical exploration of ideas

Body: Major claims are subdivided into paragraphs that work together as a unified whole

Body:Claims are supported with sufficient and relevant evidence

Body:Paragraphs include analysis of evidence

Body:Paragraphs are well developed, remain on topic, and are logically ordered throughout

Body:Logical order of sentences

Body:Effective transitions within and between sentences, ideas, and paragraphs

Conclusion: Reinforces thesis and major claims

Conclusion:Demonstrates application of information
Grammar and Language:Uses correct sentence structure

Grammar and Language:Uses proper punctuation and spelling

Grammar and Language:Uses appropriate tone, word choice, and point of view

Sources and Formatting:Meets requirements including MLA formatting, five pages minimum length, and adherence to 80%/20% standard

Sources:Uses approximately five academic research sources

Sources:In-text citations adhere to proper MLA format

Sources:Works Cited page adheres to proper MLA format


English Research Paper Guidelines
? Length: Minimum of five pages plus title page and Works Cited page(s). Like all course assignments, the research paper must be double-spaced and follow MLA format.
? Sources: Approximately five reliable sources (peer-reviewed academic sources are highly encouraged)
? Original thesis developed
? Content consisting of approximately 80% original wording/ideas and 20% cited material
Formal research paper tone and language - no use of personal pronouns, narratives etc?




Topic: Genetically modified foods (GMO) aka ?Franken food?

Claims: GMO?S are dangerous

Blueprint: lack of knowledge about the long term effects of GMO?S. Secrecy behind GMO?S (not being labeled).

Example of a thesis (can be used if desired): GMO?S are dangerous because we don?t know the long term effects GMO?S have on humans and our lack of understanding may be due to GMO?S company?s secrecy.

Outline: GMO
? Define GMO
? Dangers of GMO
? Effects
? Solution


Must have a work cited page. MLA format