Does genomic sequencing help or harm minority communities?

1. Should public and private entities such as insurers, employers, courts, schools,
adoption agencies, and the military have access to personal genetic information?
2. Does genomic sequencing help or harm minority communities?
3. Will increased access to genetic information lead society to more discrimination?
4. Is the use of fetal genetic screening unethical?
5. Should parents have to right to choose their children based on genetics?
6. Should genetic testing be performed for diseases when no treatment is
available?
7. Should parents have the right to have their minor children tested for adult-onset
diseases?
8. Do genetically modified foods and organisms pose a serious threat to public
health and the environment?
9. Are GMOs beneficial to the development of Third World countries?
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
• Your paper MUST contain well supported arguments made on BOTH sides of the
issue you selected. The arguments should include in-text citations from scholarly
articles, studies and scientific reports (e.g. using Google Scholar or MDC library
databases). Avoid the overuse of quotations. The conclusion of the essay must
include your own opinion (with justification) on the topic.
• Your paper should be 3 – 4 pages in length (min: 3, max: 4) typed, defaultspaced (1.5) 12-pt font. A bibliography is REQUIRED in APA format and is not
included in your page count. Do not add cover pages, photos, charts or
diagrams to your review.

• The paper must be uploaded to a designated Turnitin
• Turnitin matching report must NOT exceed 20%. Papers exceeding 20%
will not be accepted and will receive an automatic zero grade.

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