GMO: Pros and Cons

Here is the information on the GMO/Drought paper.  Let me know if you are not able to access any of the links. 

Also, the specifics for your paper are listed down below.

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Since droughts lead to damage to crops, scientists have genetically modified seeds to help prevent against this. So what does this mean for us?...

1.    Research the Pros and Cons of using Genetically Modified (GMO) Seeds.  Use these websites to help do this research.

2.    After collecting this research, write an argumentative paper (see the paper I’ve given you), to explain how you feel about using GMO seeds.

Pros of GMO
http://www.fao.org/english/newsroom/focus/2003/gmo7.htm
http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/elsi/gmfood.shtml
http://suite101.com/article/the-benefits-of-genetically-modified-food-crops-a218670

Cons of GMO
http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/elsi/gmfood.shtml
http://suite101.com/article/harms-of-genetically-modified-food-crops-a218983

Link not work at school (but should @ home)

Pro & Con
http://www.slideshare.net/liunengguang/positive-and-negative-effects-caused-by-genetic-modified

 

 

Argumentative Paper Explanation                                                                

** Always remember your audience and your purpose.

Paragraph 1: State and Explain YOUR SIDE of the issue

a.      Provide details

b.      Describe reasons

c.       Your goal is to be convincing

 Paragraph 2: Explain 1 major problem the OTHER SIDE has of your position.

For example:  If you are Pro GMO, what is one of the major problems that people have against using GMO's.

Paragraph3: ANSWER this question

d.      Be as specific as possible

e.      Try to show why your side has better reasons on this question 

Paragraph 4: RESTATE your side of the issue. Remind the reader of your main points.