synthesis paper

In the readings for the unit, various authors have discussed the perceived benefits and ethical concerns of genetic enhancement. In your papers, discuss the major issues that must be considered concerning genetic enhancement and come to a conclusion about the value of genetic enhancement in society.

You can draw from all perspectives to provide a nuanced view or you can align yourself with one of the various writers we have covered. Either way, your comments and suggestions need to be supported with examples from the texts.

The audience for your paper is professors/students in a 4-year university, so make the assumption that your readers have not read the assigned texts.

This paper will be 4-5 pages in length. It will be double spaced in 12 pt. Times New Roman font. Margins will be one inch. We will use MLA or APA conventions for quotations and paraphrase.

Successful papers will:

· Include an effective introduction that gives a general overview of the topic for the reader.

· Include a claim that suggests your attitude toward the issues surrounding genetic engineering and enhancement.

· Be organized around issues that must be considered when determining whether or not the use of genetic engineering is ethical.

· Include effective body paragraphs that clearly state each issue and provide information about the issues with evidence from the class reading.

· Include a conclusion that restates the main points to consider when determining the benefits or the harms of genetic engineering. Explain the importance of this issue; why is it significant? What might be the consequences if people do not consider these issues?

Assigned readings:

Gregory Stock – “Choosing Our Genes” pp. 405-409

John Naish – “Genetically Modified Athletes” pp. 410-412

Ed Smith – “Lance Armstrong and the Cult of Positive Thinking” pp. 418-420

C. Ben Mitchell – “On Human Bioenhancements” p. 423-425