Genetic, Chromosome, and Birth Disorder Project
You and your spouse (imaginary) have discovered that you carry the gene
for a genetic disorder (the one you chose randomly). Both of you carry the
gene so a child would have a 100 % chance of having the disorder. You need
to research this disorder and write a persuasive essay to convince you spouse
why either you think you should still have a child or why you think you
should not have a child. You must back up your position with relevant
scientific facts, not personal or religious reasons (although I do understand
they would affect you decision, they are NOT part of the assignment) You
will have 2 days in the media center for research (Monday and Tuesday) and
Friday to type and submit your project to Tunitin.com This paper is required
to be turned in online tohttp://www.Turnitin.com by 11:59 p.m. Friday
November 30, 2007 (date subject to Mr. Morrison’s jury duty). There will
not be exceptions to this due date!!! THE WEBSITE WILL NOT ALLOW
YOU TO SUBMITT LATE PAPERS!!!!
You will submit your paper using your name and period as the file
name (Firstnamelastnamep1). The class is Biology2008, the enrollment
id is 2074434 and the password is Biology. You must enroll yourself
into the class before you can submit your paper. This assignment is
called genetic paper
If you have a late paper it must be submitted to me at morrisd@ocps.net no
guarantee of any credit will be made. If I award credit it will be reduced for
being late. If you miss school one of these days additional time will not be
given! If you wish to save your paper to continue at home, BRING IN A
FASH DRIVE!
Please use your time wisely and present a complete project. Good luck!!
The paper will be five (5) paragraphs in length, not counting the cover page.
the bibliography and any figures or diagrams included. The paper is required
to be typed, double space, not more than 12pt font size using any normal
type font. When you turn it in online you will get an originality report. Your
paper must score below a twenty percent (20%) on the originality report or
you will receive a grade of “F”. You are able to turn your paper in for review
more than once up until the deadline. It will take approximately 24 hours for
you see a report after the first time you submit.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
You must use at least 3 references, There is no maximum. Of
these 3 all of them must be no older than 6 years (2001). One of the 3
required references MUST be off the Internet. No More than two of the 3
required can be off the Internet or CD reference material. It is suggested
that newspapers, magazines and television shows be used as references.
Project Rubric
Your paper must score below a twenty percent (20%) on the originality report or
you will receive a grade of “F”.
Length……………………………………………………………………………..15pts
Grammer/Puncuation…………………………………………………………….10 pts
Subject matter……………………………………………………………………..60pts
Bibliography……………………………………………………………………….15 pts
Your subject matter portion of the paper must include the following: You
will need at least 3 facts to support you decision!!!
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Name of the Disorder boldly stated.
What is your stand on whether to have a child or not
What are the causes of the genetic disorder.
What are the symptoms/complications/problems.
How often does the disorder occur? Statistics in U.S
How is the genetic disorder treated? Is it curable?
Will the disorder cause death?
Total: 100 pts.