Read and Reference Chapter 15 on Compare/Contrast in preparation for the essay on Eugenics
Read and Reference in Chapter 16 on Argument
Watch Ectolife on Youtube
Use the sources provided if you want to
This essay will be worth 100 points as usual and will also count as part of the research paper.
NO OUTLINE or PEER RESPONSES
Take a position on the hypothetical use of GMOs in the Future of Human Genetics–Eugenics Repositories and Genetic Discrimination. The essay is five pages long and is organized by six body paragraphs: Ectolife Repositories, Genetic Discrimination, Cost, Right to Know, Patenting, and Labeling, in that order. What is the cost of modifying humans and use of CRISPR to edit humans? The next paragraphs are about patenting and labeling. Should patenting and labeling be required for GMO use in Health, Environment, and Crispr use in genetically modifying humans? The body paragraph about the Right to Know questions if people have a right to know if GMOs are altering the human genome due to genetic alterations.
The following is the six-paragraph format for the five-page essay on Eugenics—The Future of Human Genetics. Database articles are required—No more than ten.
Eugenics—The Future of Human Genetics:
Eugenics Repositories and Genetic Discrimination (Social Issues)
Introduction
Define Eugenics—arranging human reproduction to increase the production of desirable heritable traits. Is the process discredited as unscientific and racially biased? What about mutations? What about WWII and the treatment of Jews, disabled people, and other minority groups?
Thesis statement
Subtopics discussed
Closure
Body Paragraphs
- Ectolife Repository–pros/con
- Genetic Discrimination–pros/con
- Cost of Genetic Modifying Humans: (consumer, manufacturer)–Health and Environmental
- Qiu, Jin, and Wenzhuo Chen. “The Analysis of Environmental Cost Control of
Manufacturing Enterprises Using Deep Learning Optimization Algorithm and Internet of Things.” Computational Intelligence & Neuroscience, Sept. 2022, pp. 1–11. EBSCOhost, https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/1721157
- Bastounis, Anastasios et al. “The Impact of Environmental Sustainability Labels on Willingness-to-Pay for Foods: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Discrete Choice Experiments.” Nutrients 13.8 (2021): 2677. Available: http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu1308267
Monetary cost (manufacturers)
- Pates, Mikkel. “VIDEO: GMO Proponents Warn of Labeling Costs.” Agweek (ND), 31 May 2016. EBSCOhost, https://search-ebscohost-com.rcc.idm.oclc.org/login.aspx?direct=true&db=n5h&AN=2W63989856012&site=ehost-liveLinks to an external site..
- Fatka, Jacqui. “GMO Labeling Comes With Costs.” Feedstuffs, vol. 86, no. 18, 5 May 2014, pp. 1+. Gale Academic OneFile, https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-e&q=Fatka%2C+Jacqui.+%22GMO+Labeling+Comes+With+Costs.%22+Feedstuffs%2C+vol.+86%2C+no.+18%2C+5+May+2014%2C+pp.+1%2B.+Gale+Academic+OneFile%2CLinks to an external site.Links to an external site.
- Kardish, Chris. “Does GMO Labeling Cost Consumers?” Governing, 4 Nov. 2013. EBSCOhost, https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=n5h&AN=2W64068544782&site=ehost-live. Links to an external site.Links to an external site.
- In this article Kardish talks about how it will cost manufacturers more, not for the labels, but to switch to non GMO foods in order to keep business. If there were labels on foods letting people know that they contain GMOs people would switch to non GMO products and it will be more costly for them as consumers and make GMO companies lose business
- D. Right to Know if Humans are Genetically ModifiedChoice to know
Right to know false advertising
- “Where We Stand.” Consumer Reports, vol. 78, no. 2, Feb. 2013, p. 6. EBSCOhost, https://www.google.com/search?q=%E2%80%9CWhere+We+Stand.%E2%80%9D+Consumer+Reports%2C+vol.+78%2C+no.+2%2C+Feb.+2013%2C+p.+6.+EBSCOhost%2C&rlz=1C1GCEU_enUS822US822&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
Right to know the consumer cost
- “What’s Really in Your Food?” Prevention, vol. 52, no. 5, May 2000, p. 19. EBSCOhost, https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=2972665&site=ehost-live.
The author explains that another word for GMO foods is “Frankenfoods”. He states that more than 60% of processed foods are engineered. He is highly against this because its labeling does not provide much information on what you are consuming.
What goes into the production, manufacturing
- “Whole Foods Market Commits to GMO Transparency.” Nutraceuticals World, vol. 16, no. 3, Apr. 2013, p. 8. Gale Academic OneFile,
- Fatka, Jacqui. “Confusion Continues on GMO Labeling.” Feedstuffs, vol. 88, no. 4, 4 Apr. 2016, 1+. Gale Academic OneFile,
- E. Patenting–Define patenting ( new and improved product/ different invention)
Benefit economically (government and companies and manufacturers)
When comes to the consumer it is an overall downfall (negative)
- Consumers pay for patenting (extra cost and tax)
- also have hidden” stuff”
- only put what the companies want us to see
- Jost, Kenneth. “Patent Disputes.” CQ Researcher, 15 Dec. 2006, pp. 1033-56,https://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher/search.php?fulltext=Jost%2C+Kenneth.+%22Patent+Disputes.%22+CQ+Researcher%2C+15+Dec.+2006%2C+pp.+1033-56%2C%C2%A0&action=newsearch&sort=custom%3Asorthitsrank%2Cd&x=24&y=15
Negative governmental effects
Always in company’s favor (Monsanto, Dupont, Syngenta, Dow, Bayer)
F. Labeling:
- “Right to Know Act” California ballot 2012: https://ballotpedia.org/California_Proposition_37,_Mandatory_Labeling_of_Genetically_Engineered_Food_Initiative_(2012)
- What producers do not want you to know
- Kaufman, Rachel. “Food Labeling.” CQ Researcher, 16 June 2017, pp. 509-32, https://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher/search.php?fulltext=Kaufman%2C+Rachel.+%22Food+Labeling.%22+CQ+Researcher%2C+16+June+2017%2C+pp.+509-32%2C&action=newsearch&sort=custom%3Asorthitsrank%2Cd&x=19&y=10Links to an external site.
- “Should You Worry About GMOs?” Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter, vol. 31, no. 9, Nov. 2013, pp. 4–5. EBSCOhost, https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=91811637&site=ehost-live.
- Signaling effect it has on consumers (pros and cons)
- Yeh, D. Adeline, et al. “Signaling Impacts of GMO Labeling On Fruit and Vegetable demand.” PLoS ONE, 30 Oct. 2019, p. e0223910. Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A604275451/OVIC?u=victorvcl&sid=bookmark-OVIC&xid=533f1b61.
Conclusion/Solutions
Cons:
Do not use
Modify use
Supply and demand
Pros:
Freedom of choice
Long-term, short-term research
Awareness
Education
Please review the pages in our text and the library resources page for the appropriate format for the Works Cited page and the citation format. Use essay format, not outline format. Please review my comments on your last papers that have addressed problems with the citations and Works Cited. Do not use APA format. You must use MLA. Make sure that the citations match the Works Cited entries exactly. Ensure every citation has an entry on the Works Cited page. Make sure you alphabetize the Works Cited page. Make sure you indent the second and subsequent lines on the Works Cited entries.
Do not plagiarize. Everything taken from a source must be cited. Please see your syllabus for an extended discussion of plagiarism.
Do not turn in the outline or the essay late. Read your syllabus regarding late papers. No late papers accepted–no excuses.
Please read the directions carefully. Many errors can be avoided by reading the directions.
Some sources you find in the databases will cover multiple topics listed in the outline. Some sources you find may only cover one small section of your outline. Remember not to use a source more than two times—we have mentioned this all semester. Please follow the outline and organize your paper following the outline.