05 Dec Principles of Nutrition_Unit 5 Discussion – GMO Debate
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Unit 5 Discussion – GMO Debate
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Discussion: Unit 5,
GMO Debate
Instructions:
There is an ongoing controversy about GMOs or genetically modified food. For this discussion, you are requested to write a post that supports a position on whether GMOs are good or bad. If your last name starts with A-M you will be Pro GMO and if your last name starts with N-Z you will be Anti GMO.
Include the following in your post:
Share four arguments to support your assigned position
Write these using separate paragraphs or detailed bullet points
Support the position with at least one (1) external source.
Use as many as needed to support each paragraph or bullet point.
Cite and reference all your sources.
Share what you have learned while supporting your assigned position.
Discuss how this assignment affected your original opinion on GMOS.
Share what surprised or interested you as you were conducting your research.
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.
This topic is valued at 40 points. Please review post and response expectations. Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets criteria (Read Me First Section of the Course).
Peer Response: Unit 5, Due Sunday by 11:59 pm CT
GMO Debate
Instructions:
Please respond to at least one (1) peer who was assigned the opposite position as yours. Think of this as a debate with that peer. In your response include the following:
Using your research address each of your peer’s points (presented in paragraph or bullet form).
Describe how your external sources refute theirs.
Be sure to include references to your sources in your comments.
Debate the points until you can reach a consensus on the use and safety of GMOs.
Share what the consensus opinion is.
Describe what compromises needed to be made to reach a consensus.
Share the source of the most compelling evidence used to reach a consensus.
Summarize what the evidence is.
What made it so compelling?
Before submitting a response, proofread all posts thoroughly for any spelling and grammar errors. Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.
Please review post and response expectations. Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets criteria (Read Me First Section of the Course).
Estimated time to complete: 3 hours
