Should scientists use technology to alter the DNA of future generations Why or why not?
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Instructions: Read Google Glass OR “Designer Babies” articles and write your own argument responding to the following issue: Should Google bring back Google Glass and try to market it to the general public? Why or why not? OR Should scientists use technology to alter the DNA of future generations? Why or why not? “Designer Babies” articles: http://www.theguardian.com/science/2015/nov/05/baby-girl-is-first-in-the-world-to-be-treated-with-designer-immune-cells (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. http://www.technologyreview.com/featuredstory/535661/engineering-the-perfect-baby/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. Google Glass articles: http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-google-glass-is-creepy/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. http://www.technologyreview.com/review/524576/glass-darkly/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. You must use and cite evidence from at least two articles to support your points. You must use one of the articles I provided, and you must find and use one additional article. Follow the MLA citation guidelines and cite all your sources. Length: 3-4 pages, in MLA format. Evaluation An effective essay will: -clearly respond to the prompt -have a creative, specific, and relevant title (10 points) -contain an introduction that includes all the necessary elements as well as an effective thesis (30 points) -contain a logical body structure and developed confirmation paragraphs that begin with topic sentences (40 points) – include effective and relevant evidence in support of each claim presented (follow the PIE pattern by including at least two different types of evidence in each body paragraph) (20 points) -contain at least one effectively developed refutation paragraph (10 points) -include effectively incorporated and accurately cited quotations and/or paraphrases (10 points) -contain an accurate MLA style works cited page (10 points) -be free from grammatical and mechanical errors (20 points) Total points possible: 150
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