Debate: The Human Genome Project and Genetic Engineering

Due Date: _________________________

Name: __________________________________________ ID# _______________________

Course: __________________________________ Course/Section # __________________

Your assignment is to research the current status of the Human Genome Project and its implications for genetic engineering. Although you will find older articles on the Human Genome Project, it is important to find the most up-to-date. The internet sites on the project will also help you get the most recent information. You will find a great deal of argumentative writings on the value and harm of genetic engineering. Your task is to summarize the major or most powerful arguments.

Write a Paper:

In your introduction you will need to summarize the direction of your paper. The body of the paper will have two parts: (1) a summary of the results of the Human Genome Project and (2) a summary of all sides of the debate over genetic engineering. A concluding paragraph will be needed to summarize the main points.

Specifics of the paper:

• A paper 5-7 pages long

• Should be typed, double spaced, 1 inch margins

• Cover sheet should include your name, the title of your paper, your ID#, course name and section number, and the date

• Reference all your sources using APA format

On the due date for the papers individual members of the class will be called upon to:

1. Give background on the Human Genome Project

2. Give the most recent results of the Project

3. Give reasons why genetic engineering is harmful

4. Give reasons why genetic engineering is valuable.

Class Vote:

At the end of the discussion the class will take a vote on whether genetic engineering (1) should be banned or (2) should continue.